FPSB | Financial Planning Standards Board

FPSB | Financial Planning Standards Board

Live your today.
Plan your tomorrow. ™

Whether you need help navigating your financial reality today, or preparing to reach long-term goals, a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER professional is there to help. Because even when life is uncertain, you are in control of your financial future.

FPSB proudly celebrates 20 years of leading the global financial planning profession, with CFP certification as the global symbol of excellence.

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CFP Certification – Global Excellence in Financial Planning

CFP certification is the only globally recognized mark of professionalism for financial planning. Find out what it takes to become a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER professional.

CFP CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

 

 

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Over 230,000 CFP
Professionals Worldwide

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Shape the Future of the Global Financial Planning Profession

FPSB affiliate organizations are the premier financial planning professional and certification bodies in their territories, collaborating with FPSB at the global level to lead the financial planning profession through knowledge sharing, standards development and thought leadership.

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FPSB in the News

Financial Planning Standards Board Seeks Candidates for 2026 Board of Directors

Press Release   |   26 March 2025

DENVER, COLO – 26 March 2025 – Financial Planning Standards Board Ltd. (FPSB), the nonprofit, standards-setting body for the… read more

Recent News Releases

  1. Global Growth of CFP Professionals Surpasses 230,000, Reflects Rising Demand for Financial Planning

    Press Release   |   12 February 2025

    DENVER, COLO –  12 February 2025 – The global community of CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER professionals has surpassed 230,000 at… read more

  2. FPSB Welcomes Andrea Middel, CFP, as Board Chairperson and Expands Global Leadership with Key Appointments for 2025

    Press Release   |   19 November 2024

    DENVER, COLO – 20 November 2024 – Financial Planning Standards Board Ltd. (FPSB), the standards-setting body for the global… read more

  3. Financial Planning Standards Board Celebrates 20 Years of Shaping Global Financial Planning Profession

    Press Release   |   20 October 2024

    DENVER, COLO – 21 October 2024 – The global leader in the financial planning profession, Financial Planning Standards Board… read more

  4. FPSB Celebrates Outstanding Contributions to the Global Financial Planning Profession with Prestigious Award

    Press Release   |   18 October 2024

    Elaine Bedel, CFP, Kevin R. Keller, CAE, Tim Kochis, CFP, and Ulf Mannhardt, CFP, awarded the 2024 FPSB Noel Maye Award for… read more


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Infographics & Videos

Infographic: 2024 Global CFP Professional Growth

Infographic: The Value of Financial Planning

Infographic: Life’s Better with a CFP Professional

Video: The Value of Financial Planning

Video: Why Firms Value CFP Certification