Taking the CFP exam can be an important step in advancing your career and it’s important to prepare for it thoroughly. Utilizing CFP exam prep materials and resources can help you better understand ...

The CFP exam is for the financial industry what the bar is for the legal industry. Being a certified financial planner (CFP) is largely considered the gold standard in financial planning. Of the ...

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As the old adage goes, if at first you don't succeed, try, try again. But as this week's round of the CFP exam kicks off, with tests scheduled from July 11 to July 18, those who fail will have to ask ...

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Julia Kagan is a financial/consumer journalist and former senior editor, personal finance, of Investopedia. Amy Soricelli has over 40 years working with job candidates and has honed the art of the job ...

The CFP Board has published the official results and statistics for the November CFP certification exam, with a record turnout supporting the case for growing advisor interest in the financial ...

Among the 10,437 candidates testing this year, 6,763 candidates passed. The CFP Board announced a record year for its Certified Financial Planner certification exam, with 10,437 candidates testing in ...

Need more practice test questions to prep for the CFP® exam? This article features 5 questions for each of the eight areas you’ll find on the real exam: one easy, two medium, and two hard. This way, ...