What Is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP)?

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 ...

Learn how this CFP redefines financial planning

Certified Financial Planner Laura LaTourette is rewriting the rules of money management by leading with empathy, advocacy, ...
Financial Planning

CFP exam pass rates are on the rise — how come?

The share of test takers who pass the CFP Board's exam has risen significantly in recent years, but experts are divided on ...

CFP® Salaries: What Certified Financial Planners Earn

Explore average CFP® salaries by role, experience, and firm type. See how certification boosts income, job satisfaction, and career growth.

57% of Americans judge themselves by money — a CFP shares 4 ways to break the cycle

It's no secret that money is emotional. A 2025 Money Study by Wells Fargo found that over half (57%) of Americans sometimes ...

Keep your investments in these 3 accounts, CFP says: 'If you have too much cash, you're actually losing money'

After setting aside money for expenses and emergencies, experts say you should invest your money in these three types of ...

D. Crystal Alford-Cooper, CFP®, Elected Financial Planning Association's 2026 President-elect

The Financial Planning Association® (FPA®), the leading membership organization and trade association for CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professionals, announced today that the Board of Directors ...

The Qualities Of An Ethical Financial Advisor: Find A Good Money Manager

To find a "good" financial advisor, interview as you would for any hire and assess them on competency, honesty/ethics, ...
Wall Street Journal

Financial Advisor vs. Financial Planner: What You Need to Know

Explore how financial advisors and financial planners differ in scope, credentials and compensation so you can choose the right expert for your needs Written By Written by Staff Money Writer, WSJ | ...