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.

To earn the CFP credential, for example, a planner must pass an exam that tests knowledge of insurance, investment planning, tax planning, retirement planning, employee benefits and estate planning.

The certified financial planner, or CFP, designation is often ... passed the CFP certification exam and committed to the CFP Board's ethical standards, which require them to put their clients ...

CFP candidates must complete CFP Board-registered coursework and pass a comprehensive exam. However, they receive their certifications only after significant experience as a financial planner.

The CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification is the standard ... agreeing to adhere to a set of ethical mandates and passing the CFP® exam, which consists of two three-hour sessions over ...