New CPA in our building and asks are you a CFP? I say no and she says "Oh I was jw cuz I have people ask if I know a good planner." We agreed to talk but I need a way to deflect the "non-CFP" thing

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I just tell people that the main thing a CFP is good for is hourly planning. Outside of that, it is marketing and doesn’t automatically mean competence.

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CFP is for estate planning and in-depth tax discussions. Outside of that, if you’re a competent Advisor - the clients he refers you to likely don’t need a CFP. There are good CFP’s and bad CFP’s, just like there are good/bad Advisors. Take the CPA aside and show him/her your process with your clients.

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Ask them if they think a CFP is comparable to the CPA? Do they think a test that can easily be studied and passed in 30-60 days all online is comparable to a CPA? Is a designation controlled by every states board equivalent to 12 people at the college of financial planning board?

If they answer yes to all of those, walk away, you don’t want those referrals.

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Why not get one? It seems like that's the trend. I know everyone in my office is studying

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Yeah, you can navigate this. Stand tall and tell your clients what you think it's good for

Yeah, the CFP isn’t just good for hourly planning. And although it doesn’t mean you’re competent, it is the standard designation for the industry in which you want to work and be taken seriously, so why not get it?

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Currently a Wealth Advisor for Citi but I honestly hate it here with a passion it’s the worst company I’ve ever worked for in my life and I’ve been in Wealth Management in the banking channel for over a decade. Series 7, Series 63, Life, CFP, ChFC, and soon to have my MBA with a focus in Mergers & Acquisitions. I’m look to enter another area of Finance at this point instead of starting over somewhere else from scratch, but not sure what direction to go. Interested in Investment Banking or M&A.

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Big disrespect to UCF in the CFP poll... Michigan above? Thoughs?

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Long drive tomorrow. Does anyone know of any on demand CFP continue education courses out there? I’d love to knock out 15 hrs of CE on this drive, if able. 🤦‍♂️🔫🤢

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I’m 9 years in. Currently taking the educational requirement for CFP through American College. I feel like I can’t focus because I am not really learning anything. Any tips to keep eyes on prize?

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I’m a CFP® and work as a test engineer for financial planning software. I’m pretty new to the tech space, and wondering what jobs might be out there in the fintech space as I gain more software knowledge. It’s kind of niche working in financial planning software as my background is financial planning. What kind of jobs are out there that might translate well and would have good earning potential?

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I’m looking for a fully licensed FA with 3-5 years experience in the North Dallas,Tx area. Small BOB preferred.
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Anyone know of a good tutor for CFP exam? Thx.

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CFP thinking of taking a few month career break to search for a new position. Need a recharge and to reevaluate, not to mention time to search. Would this be a mistake? Thanks

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I’m looking to hire a producing FA in the Allen, Tx.
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I’ve got my first CFP course exam on Monday. I’m going through the American College HS300. Any advice or tips? I feel good overall, but still nervous. Thank you.

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