Continuing education

Three-in-four clients say their advisor’s professional certifications are important to them. But that doesn’t mean they have any idea what they are.

Advisors have a dizzying number of ways to answer. Over a five-year period. Over 30 years. Compared to a certain sample portfolio. Which should you choose?

When financial emergencies compel early withdrawals from clients' retirement accounts, they face income tax and often an additional 10% penalty.

There are some surprising similarities between the manufacturing industry and a planning career. Here's what you need to know before you start either one.

The certification could stop being the gold standard and become the requirement, if only the regulatory path were clearer.

Find out where this year's programs fall on the map.

Educators at colleges featured in Financial Planning's annual schools list offer up their favorite titles for young and prospective planners.

The issuing organization is working to expand the number of firms allowing the certified kingdom advisor title to be used in marketing materials.

The board's third large-scale advertising initiative costs $11.7 million, or $145 per CFP holder.

Training programs may seem expensive, but they cost just pennies compared to the expense of losing talent and hiring replacements.