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CFP Board’s 2025 exam cycle set a new high-water mark for aspiring planners, capping a year of record participation and solid pass rates as more professionals lean into financial planning as a ...

According to the CFP Board, approximately 80% of successful CFP® candidates studied for over 11 hours every week. And with the average recommended study hours ranging between 200 and 250 hours, that ...

Which CFP® program will actually help you pass? Picking the right training option can make or break your CFP® certification journey. With the latest CFP Board data showing a 64% pass rate, finding a ...

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

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Did you know that in March 2025, 35% of CFP® hopefuls didn’t pass? You already know that the best way of boosting your odds of success starts with choosing the right education program and prep course; ...

To become a CFP®, start by earning a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university. Luckily, your major doesn’t have to be in finance. Degrees in business administration, economics, or ...