Record Breaking March 2025 CFP Board Exam Results
CFP® Board Updates
The CFP Board has announced the results of the March 2025 CFP® Certification Exam, which saw a record-breaking 3,854 candidates sit for the test during the March 18–25 window. This figure surpasses the March 2024 high of 3,683 exam-takers, signaling continued growth in the financial planning profession. The overall pass rate for this exam cycle was 65%. CFP Board CEO Kevin R. Keller emphasized the increasing demand for CFP® certification, noting it as a testament to more financial professionals committing to client-centered, ethical financial planning.
According to a post-exam survey, the top motivation for pursuing certification was to demonstrate job expertise (40%), followed by a desire to distinguish oneself as a fiduciary (33%). Additionally, 24% of candidates reported receiving some financial support from their employers. The exam demographics point to a younger cohort entering the field, with 72% of test-takers under 40 and 41% under 30—both increases from the November 2024 cycle. The ten states with the most participants included California, Texas, and Florida, contributing to over half of the total candidate pool. For a deeper look at exam data, CFP Board offers detailed statistics on its official website.
To read about some of the most recent examples of the CFP Board upholding the standards of the certification, please click the link below.
https://www.cfp.net/news/2025/03/cfp-board-promotes-public-trust-with-five-actions
