News & Updates
CFP Board’s Study Shows Impact of CFP® Professionals on Financial Well-Being
CFP® Board Updates The CFP Board has released the first findings from its Financial Planning Longitudinal Study, a decade-long research initiative analyzing the financial well-being of American households. The study’s initial results reveal a significant advantage for individuals who work with CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®) professionals, showing they achieve better financial outcomes and greater personal…
Read MoreAI — A Financial Advisor’s Friend
Good to Know AI can be a competitive advantage for savvy financial advisors. While its potential applications for financial advisors are yet to be fully realized, here are just 6 strategies to consider. Contact more clients— AI can assist in making your client communications more frequent, targeted, and meaningful. For example, AI can manage client…
Read MoreCFP Board Announces Retirement of CEO
CFP® Board Updates The CFP Board has announced that Kevin R. Keller, CAE, will retire as Chief Executive Officer on April 30, 2026, after nearly two decades of leadership. During his tenure, Keller played a pivotal role in transforming the CFP Board and elevating the financial planning profession. To ensure a seamless transition, the Board…
Read MoreFree Money From Social Security For Public Sector Retirees
Good to Know Your client, or their parents, may be entitled to increased retirement benefits from Social Security as a result of The Social Security Fairness Act of 2025 (the Act). Specifically public service workers may have been penalized if they qualified for Social Security Retirement benefits and they worked in a private sector job.…
Read MoreSavvy Moves To Pass The CFP Board Exam
CFP® Certificants in the News “I have seen the enemy and he is us.” This unlikely exam-taking advice comes to us courtesy of the late Walter Kelly, satirical cartoonist extraordinaire and creator of the wildly popular character of Pogo. Respectfully, the author has taken the liberty to slightly modify Mr. Kelly’s sentiment with “I have…
Read MoreCFP Board Records Milestone Year in 2024
CFP® Board Updates The CFP Board achieved record-breaking milestones in 2024, with the number of CFP® professionals reaching 103,093, a 4.3% increase from 2023. Additionally, 10,437 candidates sat for the CFP® exam, the highest in the Board’s history. These accomplishments align with the success of CFP Board’s public awareness campaign, which has significantly enhanced recognition…
Read MoreCounting Your Eggs Before They Hatch
Good to Know The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) of 2017 introduced significant tax reductions for individuals and businesses, with many provisions set to expire at the end of 2025. The likelihood of these provisions expiring depends on legislative actions taken before that deadline. In this article we’ll review: The legislative environment, Key influences,…
Read MoreDon’t Miss These CFP Board Developments
CFP® Certificants in the News Just in case you missed these announcements, be aware that the CFP Board recently announced two significant developments. The Clock is Ticking: Comment Period Ending — Proposed Revisions to Competency Standards On December 17, 2024, the CFP Board’s Board of Directors sought public comment on proposed changes to the Competency…
Read MoreWake Up Call for Retirement Savings
Good to Know Let’s frame the challenge faced by far too many Americans. Confidence in a comfortable retirement remains soberingly low. Consider this: Less than half of Americans feel confident about their retirement savings, Nearly one-third of Americans plan to depend solely on Social Security for retirement income, and The average annual Social Security benefit…
Read MoreTop 5 Reasons to Become a CFP® Professional
CFP® Certificants in the News The new year is upon us and while January resolutions are common, the author encourages you to take a deep strategic look at your financial career, especially if you’ve yet to gain CFP® certification. This designation is one of the most recognized and respected credentials in the financial planning space;…
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