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CFP Opportunities: 4 Career Options After You Earn Your Certification

Written by Carrie Mick | Mar 10, 2025 8:26:15 PM

Becoming a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ gives you more earning potential and career opportunities.[1] But what are these options, exactly? Right now, you may be working in an entry-level advisory or planning role and you know that if you put in the work, you’ll advance in your career. But will having a CFP® certification lead to the career path you want?

Whether you choose to join a firm and grow your career within that organization, or you opt to branch out on your own in entrepreneurship, find out more about the four most common CFP® opportunities that await you after you earn your certification.