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, ...

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 ...

There’s always a bit of anxiety in the air when financial advisors study for the rigorous Certified Financial Planner exam, but the version of the test that’s coming next week may be accompanied by ...

Let’s face it: the Certified Financial Planner® (CFP®) exam is no walk in the park. Come every March, July, and November, the anxiety in the finance classrooms becomes so thick you can practically ...

Taking the CFP exam can be an important step in advancing your career and it's important to prepare for it thoroughly. Utilizing CFP exam prep materials and resources can help you better understand ...

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The CFP Board announced on Monday the availability of an artificial intelligence-backed exam preparation tool for people pursuing the certified financial planner designation. Those who sign up for the ...

As the old adage goes, if at first you don't succeed, try, try again. But as this week's round of the CFP exam kicks off, with tests scheduled from July 11 to July 18, those who fail will have to ask ...

Right out of the gate, I recommend diving into the exam blueprint. That means creating a schedule that covers all sections: risk management, insurance planning, tax planning, investment planning, and ...

More advisors than ever are pursuing the Certified Financial Planner designation — the most popular professional mark in the wealth management industry. And they're not just signing up in greater ...