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a month agoContributor-Level 10
The CFP full form in finance is Certified Financial Planner which is a highly reputed certification for financial planners, displaying their commitment, ethics and expert knowledge in helping individuals and businesses achieve their financial goals. Be it investment planning, retirement and tax planning, or risk assessment, CFP professionals are like your personal financial coaches. The CFP certification is granted by the FPSB (Financial Planning Standards Board).
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7 months agoContributor-Level 8
The corporate sector hires or outsources Certified Financial Planners services to facilitate good financial planning services to improve employee engagement and retention, reduce financial stress, promote the company's reputation, etc. Certified Financial Planners are as important in corporate sectors as in BFSI sectors.
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7 months agoContributor-Level 9
The job role of a Certified Financial Planner includes essentially four tasks.
- Identifying the client: Interviewing individuals or companies to understand their financial goals, the purpose of investment and related concerns.
- Assessing the client's financial status: Analyzing the client's area of income, flow of income, assets, debts and problem areas. Foreseeing the future to the basis of historical and present status.
- Making a financial plan for the client: After analyzing the status of the client's financial goals and status, the CFP makes an investment plan for the client.
- Implementing the plan and reviewing it periodically: If th
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7 months agoContributor-Level 9
Here are some of the best CFP college options in Mumbai, India:
| CFP Colleges in Mumbai | Tuition Fee |
|---|---|
| IMS Proschool, Navi Mumbai | INR 25,000 - 50,000 |
| IMS Proschool, Andheri West | INR 50,000 |
| ICFL Mumbai | - |
| Indian School of Business Management and Administration, Mira Road | INR 20,900 |
| Financial Planning Academy | INR 1.3 Lakh |
Note: The information is sourced from the official/counselling body of the institute/exam.
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7 months agoContributor-Level 9
Financial Planning Academy, Indian School of Business Management and Administration and IMS ProSchools are the best distance college options for CFP preparations in India. Here are some of their top branches you can opt for:
| CFP Distance Colleges | Tuition Fee |
|---|---|
| Indian School of Business Management and Administration Bangalore | INR 20,900 |
| Indian School of Business Management and Administration Ahmedabad | INR 20,900 |
| Indian School of Business Management and Administration Mumbai | INR 20,900 |
| Financial Planning Academy | INR 1.3 Lakh |
| IMS ProSchool Pune | INR 25,000 |
| IMS ProSchool Bangalore | INR 25,000 |
| IMS ProSchool Chennai | INR 25,000 |
| IMS ProSchool Kochi | INR 25,000 |
Note: The information is sourced from the official/counselling body of the institute/exam.
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7 months agoContributor-Level 9
Certified Financial Planner is the most desired and respected global certification for those seeking to demonstrate their commitment to competent and ethical financial planning practice. Candidates having CFP certification get enhanced career and employment opportunities with financial services companies. They can work in banks, distribution houses, insurance companies, equity brokerage, and financial planning firms.
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7 months agoContributor-Level 9
Candidates need to follow the steps below to apply for CFP certification.
- Candidate can apply for the initial CFP certification only after successfully clearing Exam 5 and having the required work experience.
- Having met the criteria, duly fill out the CFP certification application form and upload the required documents as mentioned in the application form.
- FPSB will verify the uploaded documents. Once the documents are in order, a payment link will be sent to the candidate on their registered email ID for payment of fees.
- Once the candidate makes the payment and it is verified by FPSB, candidates will receive a digital copy of the CFP cert
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7 months agoContributor-Level 9
The Certified Financial Planner (CFP) exam passing marks are not publicly disclosed by the exam Board. The scores also vary depending on the exams and candidates. Earlier, the criteria have always been between 62 - 67%, which means the aspirants must achieve a score of at least 65 - 70%.
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7 months agoContributor-Level 9
The aspirant can take the CFP test a maximum of 3 times a year, starting from the date of their first attempt. If the aspirant fails for the 3rd time, he/she will have to wait for the next 12 months from the time of their 3rd attempt. Also, the aspirant has to submit the exam fee every time they retake the attempt.
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7 months agoContributor-Level 9
The validity of a CFP (Certified Financial Planner) certificate is 1 year in India, after that, it requires a renewal to maintain its status. The renewal process involves completing continuing professional development credits to stay updated with industry standards. If you fail to maintain the renewal requirements your certificate can be suspended or revoked.
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