Learn how to study for the CFP® exam with tips on practice exams and smart strategies to become a Certified Financial Planner.

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 ...

Obtaining a certified financial planner credential can enhance your expertise and credibility as an advisor. To become certified by the CFP Board, you'll need to complete education, exam, ethics and ...

How hard is the CFP® exam? I’ll share my real opinion, why practice exams matter, and how I built confidence to pass this difficult test.

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, ...

Thinking about taking the CFP® exam for the first time? Second? Third? You may be wondering how many chances you actually get in your lifetime. And that’s a valid question, considering this exam is ...

The CFP Board announced it is offering eligible CFP candidates the option of taking its September certification exam remotely from their home, office or other location because of the Covid pandemic.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...