Is financial planning (certified financial planner) a lucrative career path? How much can a CFP make realistically?

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I have a couple friends that have tried and failed. The model for many of these companies is based on you relying on your friends and family initially to build your client list, once that dries up and you can’t keep the pace of bringing in new money - you get fired after a quarter or two of missing targets.

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Yes, in HNW/ UHNW planning comp is usually 1mm+

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Think of it like a sales job where you are responsible for finding your own leads and selling them. If you're good, and you land some huge accounts, you'll be set. If you're not good, you'll be unemployed in 6 to 12 months.

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Not at all imo

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