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Benefits of a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Certification

Written by Carrie Mick | Mar 10, 2025 7:40:30 PM

The CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) certification sets the benchmark for quality in financial planning. By meeting a rigorous set of CFP® certification requirements and earning the designation, you demonstrate advanced financial planning knowledge, but is it worth your time and energy?

Here are five benefits of a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification that prove it’s well worth the effort.