18-24 months
Beside above, how do I become a certified financial planner?
How to Use the CFP® Marks
- Always use capital letters.
- Never use periods.
- Always use the ® symbol.
- Always use with one of CFP Board’s approved nouns (“certificant,” “professional,” “practitioner,” “certification,” “mark” or “exam”) unless on the same line directly following the name of the individual certified by CFP Board.
One may also ask, how much does a CFP make a year? A mid-career, five- to 10- year certified financial planner can expect an average income of $80,000 a year, whereas a CFP that has more than 20 years of experience will have an average income of $140,000 per year.
Hereof, is getting CFP worth it?
Summary. Yes, CFPs are worth the investment — a fact I can attest to because I use one — but not just any one. If he were to retire, finding a replacement would be hard because, in finances, as well as in life, it’s all about relationships: The right CFP literally has to be the right person.