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!

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?

I want to take the next step in my career and I am considering becoming a Certified Financial Planner, does anyone have any recommendations for good online program?

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?

Hi ladies! I am actively hiring for my financial planning team. While we have offices nationally, I am open to remote roles as well. We are a fee only RIA! I am looking for those with CFP’s, working on their CFP’s, and ready to learn and grow. You would be joining a team of 27 financial planners! Amazing training and mentorship opportunities! Message me if you’re interested in learning more!

I’m a trust officer, 4 years experience. My new company stated that I was required to complete trust school within 3 years of hire. However, I’ve been given advice from people I trust that a CFP certification would be better. I am a licensed attorney so I could take the Capstone course and finish the CFP cert quicker. Anyone have any thoughts on CFP vs CTFA?

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.

If you're in an associate financial planner/para- planner role, would you mind sharing your annual income, bonus structure, and location. I have 12+ years of financial services experience and am a CFP, but my pay keeps dropping as I follow my "passion" - feeling a bit defeated at the moment. 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

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.

Compensation Q: I am a financial advisor, licensed, have my CFP, 6 yrs of experience. I’m on a team w $1B AUM and handle all of the financial planning and estate projections for clients with NW up to $300M (only CFP on the team) & am the primary relationship manager for ~50 clients ($100k-$4m AUM/client). I am wondering what would be considered competitive compensation for my responsibilities? We recently hired another FA and we are being equally compensated but I have much more responsibility..