Certified Financial Planner (CFP) Discussions
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I've been at MS for 3 years and have 6 years of industry experience, originally started at EJ. Despite being a CFP, ChFC and working on my CLU I'm finding my business partner doesn't value my perspective or ways we can better serve our clients. He seems very protective and won't offer specificity on our partnership agreement and long-term vision. This seems like a common issue amongst wirehouse FAs. Curious if this is part of a larger trend others have experienced.

Thinking about making the jump to advising and wanted to hear thoughts on the best way to find a way to join a FA as a junior advisor with the plan to be the successor and buy the book. Have 5 years of experience in the business and a CFA. Willing to get a CFP as well. In St. Louis, Missouri area.

Is a CFP worth the expense for career progression if I’m not an advisor?

Hey everyone,

I'm currently looking for entry level opportunities in advisory. I'm fully licensed (SIE/7/63/65) and ready to start my CFP as soon as it's affordable or sponsored. I'm struggling to find opportunities that don't have a large emphasis on insurance sales. Anyone have any recommendations or opportunities?

Short summary, I'm a career changer with ten years experience in IT, went back to school at earned a degree in financial planning and I'm about to take the CFP exam. What's the most lucrative career path I can take with this education?

Looking to add planners to my team! Seattle/LA/ Irvine/Boston/Phoenix areas! Must have CFP! Message me if you’re interested or know anyone!

Has anyone taken the CPWA designation? Is it worth it? Have you seen any value? I am currently CFP, and working on ChFC

Hey any new finance professionals on here? I’m a senior and interested in wealth management/potentially become a CFP. I want to be an advisor but I’m realizing how competitive it is and don’t really want to work on commission at a broker/dealer. What places would you apply? (Chicagoland)

I’m 25, been working in boutique financial planning/wealth management shops since college graduation (ba Econ & finance). I hold my CFP and CIMA- no graduate degrees. Is it realistic to be able to make a move to PE or IB space?

Can anyone provide any insight on getting into IB or PE? I worked in wealth management for a decade and I’m finishing up my MBA with a concentration in Mergers & Acquisitions. Series 7, series 65 and CFP as well.

I’m an FA within the bank channel and have made the mistake of leaving my first firm to go to another. bank program that ended up failing and sold our books to another firm. It’s become harder and harder to grow a book now within the bank channel because of Reg BI and it’s going to take me a decade to grow my book to where I want to be. I’m a CFP and finishing up my MBA. I’m thinking of going to another area of Finance all together like PE. Any suggestions for me? NOT looking to go Independent.

Can anyone provide any insight on getting into IB or PE? I worked in wealth management for a decade and I’m finishing up my MBA with a concentration in Mergers & Acquisitions. Series 7, series 65 and CFP as well.

Can anyone provide any insight on getting into IB, PE, or a hedge fund? I worked in wealth management for a decade and I think I’m done with this end of the business. I’m finishing up my MBA with a concentration in Mergers & Acquisitions. Series 7, series 65 and CFP as well.

Can anyone provide any insight on getting into IB, PE or Hedge Fund? I worked in wealth management for a decade and I’m finishing up my MBA with a concentration in Mergers & Acquisitions. Series 7, series 65 and CFP as well.

Hello! I’m a financial advisor and a CFP. Running a good practice but looking for a side gig while my commissions ramp up. Any tips/gig that have worked for you? Ideally WFH, flexible hours.
I have a double bachelors in economics and environmental science, am a good writer, and good at accounting.
Any and all suggestions appreciated!

Hello! I’m a financial advisor and a CFP. Running a good practice but looking for a side gig while my commissions ramp up. Any tips/gig that have worked for you? Ideally WFH, flexible hours.
I have a double bachelors in economics and environmental science, am a good writer, and good at accounting.
Any and all suggestions appreciated!

Any Canadian financial planners here? Want to know what a fair salary for role when we are not privy to any sort of commission. I am a CFP and have 7+ years experience.

Has anyone made the transition from business development as a financial advisor to being the actual financial planner for a team?

Currently have 6.5YOE as an FA bringing in business, but would prefer to be in more of a planning role.

Sitting for the CFP in November if that helps.

Has anyone made the transition from business development as a financial advisor to being the actual financial planner for a team?

Currently have 6.5YOE as an FA bringing in business, but would prefer to be in more of a planning role.

Sitting for the CFP in November if that helps.

I’ve got my 7, 66, CFP, and CIMA with roughly 3.5 years industry experience. I started a new role at the paraplanner level… is this a bit of an undersell? Or is that along the industry timeline?

Currently an FA within the banking channel with CFP & ChFC. Need to make a move, but not a huge portable book to bring. I currently make 6-figures and would like to continue to do so at my next firm and still be able to grow. Willing to buy a book as well.

I am a financial advisor, licensed, CFP (only one on my team of 9) with 6 years of experience. My team has $1B AUM and I handle all the financial planning and estate projections for clients with NW up to $300M. I am also the primary relationship manager for ~ 50 clients ($100k-$11m AUM/client). I’m curious as to what fair compensation is for this type of responsibility? I’m also looking for ways to “track” my contributions for the clients I am not the lead on?

Looking for a CFP to join our planning team in Arizona! If you know of anyone or are personally interested, message me!

Average salary for a Senior Associate w/ CFP in wealth management / RIA ?

Average salary for a Senior Associate who’s in the process of getting their CFP?

Average base salary for someone who just passed the CFP?

Im looking for insight regarding the role of Planning Consultant at Fidelity. What does the day consist of as well as best aspects of the role and most challenging. I’ve been in the financial services industry for 20yrs Registered series 7 and 66. Completed my CFP coursework a few years ago. Recently ordered Dalton review materials in order to study for the exam. Thanks.

Currently a Wealth Advisor at a bank, but looking to make a move. Series 7, 65, Life Insurance, CFP, ChFC, & MBA.

Need a salary, not looking for anything commission only. Salary plus commission or bonus works, but salary needs to be at least $120k with $30k plus in additional income potential at a minimum. Any input or referrals would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

What’s the best way to make the jump from trust administrator to wealth strategist? I’m an attorney and trust administrator but I don’t have enough experience on the planning side, dealing with life insurance and business succession planning to get a decent paying wealth strategist job. What certifications would be best to bridge that gap? CTFA, CFP, CWS? Bring a lawyer, I always poopoo-ed things like CWS that seemed salesy and like something that only matters to Cannon.

Anyone a CFP as a side hustle?

Can anyone provide insight on comp for a Financial Planning Associate with Vanguard in DFW? Hold my series 7/63 and towards the end of my CFP

Anyone know of good RIA firms looking to hire a remote CFP? Over 10 Years experience, previously advisor for high net worth clients at a small RIA (stepped back and took a planner role because of a long distance relocation and just having a baby) I’m with a BD now and really do not enjoy the environment. I dream of partnering with a good firm I could do their FP and slowly grow back my own book.

Looking for an investment advisor who is 1) a fiduciary 2) has a CFA/CFP/CPA or some combination thereof. No exceptions. DC/Baltimore area.
TIA.

Anyone looking for a succession plan or looking to sell their book? CFP with a decade experience in Wealth Management.

I’m looking for a new opportunity and I’m open to either wealth management, financial planning, hedge funds, private equity, asset management, or trading. I’m more of a hunter/closer not a gatherer. I manage $100 Million in assets, but my book is mostly NOT portable. I’m a CFP, ChFC, hold the Series 7, 65, and Life insurance licenses. I have 12 years experience in wealth management and I’m finishing up my MBA soon with a concentration in Mergers & Acquisitions. 3.6 GPA from top 50 university.

I’m looking for a new opportunity and I’m open to either wealth management, financial planning, hedge funds, private equity, asset management, or trading. I’m more of a hunter/closer not a gatherer. I manage $100 Million in assets, but my book is mostly NOT portable. I’m a CFP, ChFC, hold the Series 7, 65, and Life insurance licenses. I have 12 years experience in wealth management and I’m finishing up my MBA soon with a concentration in Mergers & Acquisitions. 3.6 GPA from top 50 university.

I’m looking for a new opportunity and I’m open to either wealth management, financial planning, hedge funds, private equity, asset management, or trading. I’m more of a hunter/closer not a gatherer. I manage $100 Million in assets, but my book is mostly NOT portable. I’m a CFP, ChFC, hold the Series 7, 65, and Life insurance licenses. I have 12 years experience in wealth management and I’m finishing up my MBA soon with a concentration in Mergers & Acquisitions. 3.6 GPA from top 50 university.

I’m looking for a new opportunity and I’m open to either wealth management, financial planning, hedge funds, private equity, asset management, or trading. I’m more of a hunter/closer not a gatherer. I manage $100 Million in assets, but my book is mostly NOT portable. I’m a CFP, ChFC, hold the Series 7, 65, and Life insurance licenses. I have 12 years experience in wealth management and I’m finishing up my MBA soon with a concentration in Mergers & Acquisitions. 3.6 GPA from top 50 university.

Happy Tuesday 🍷 suggestions for the best way to baby step {or make a giant unprecedented leap} from a CFP (with prior L&D/technical training experience) to a People Operations/HR position? I want to get back to being involved in employee on-boarding, training, and development.

I'm looking at entry level People Ops roles, and even though you don't need ALL required experience noted on the job post, I'm certainly lacking some of the foundation of HR basics, like HRIS experience.