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In 2025, the board also saw the largest number of racially and ethnically diverse professionals certified in a single year. The Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Inc. announced Thursday ...

The MarketWatch News Department was not involved in the creation of this content. TORONTO , Jan. 13, 2026 /CNW/ - January 13, 2026 -- FP Canada today announces the candidates who received the top ...

The MarketWatch News Department was not involved in the creation of this content. -- Of the first-time CFP exam writers, 71% passed. -- The pass rate for first-time QAFP exam writers was 77%. TORONTO, ...

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Right out of the gate, I recommend diving into the exam blueprint. That means creating a schedule that covers all sections: risk management, insurance planning, tax planning, investment planning, and ...

CFP Board today announced the results of the November 2025 CFP ® Certification Exam. The exam was administered during a November 3-12 testing window to 3,970 candidates. Following the largest ever ...

Learn what it means to work with a CFP, the standards they’re held to and whether it’s worth hiring a financial advisor with this certification Written By Written by Staff Money Writer, WSJ | Buy Side ...

More advisors than ever are pursuing the Certified Financial Planner designation — the most popular professional mark in the wealth management industry. And they're not just signing up in greater ...

Ever wonder what happens if you don’t pass the CFP® exam on your first try or your second? Good news, you actually get five chances, but that’s not all you need to know. The CFP® Board puts this ...