Preparing for the CFP® exam can feel overwhelming, especially if you're balancing work, family, and other commitments. The good news? You don't have to know everything on day one. Success starts with a plan—not perfection. Here are four steps to help you get started: 1. Break the Material into Manageable Sections Instead…
As the year winds down, it's a great time to help clients look beyond their investment accounts and start conversations about potential tax planning opportunities. Here are a few questions to bring into your next client meeting. 💵 Retirement Contributions and Distributions "Have you reviewed your retirement contributions…
For more than 50 years, the College for Financial Planning®—a Kaplan Company has been part of the growth and evolution of the financial planning profession through education, professional development, and lifelong learning. Financial Planning Month is a great opportunity to recognize the work financial professionals do…
When people hear the words financial planning, investing is often one of the first things that comes to mind. Stocks. Bonds. Retirement accounts. Portfolio performance.But financial planning can extend far beyond investments.A comprehensive financial plan brings together many areas of a person’s financial life. Each piece…
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Fall can be a great time to check in with clients, revisit their goals, and identify planning opportunities before the end of the year. Here are a few conversations worth having: 💰 Year-End Tax Planning “Are there any tax-related decisions we should be thinking about before December 31?”Reviewing income, retirement…
The best way for me to study is by making flashcards. I was thinking of using the quiz questions from each chapter to do so but don't want it to be a waste of my time if you don't think it will really help me on the Final Exam. Have you known other students to study this way and be successful?
The financial planning profession continues to evolve, and 2027 is likely to bring new opportunities for financial professionals to adapt how they serve clients, use technology, and build their expertise. Here are a few trends worth watching: 🤖 AI and Technology AI is becoming increasingly integrated into financial…
We’re proud to introduce the recipients of the inaugural 2026 College for Financial Planning® Alumni Awards! This new recognition celebrates alumni who demonstrate excellence, leadership, mentorship, and a continued commitment to advancing the financial planning profession. Congratulations to our 2026 Alumni Award…
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