The CFP exam is for the financial industry what the bar is for the legal industry. Being a certified financial planner, or CFP, is largely considered the gold standard in financial planning. Of the ...

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Wondering what the pass rate for the CFP® exam pass rate sits currently? According to the CFP Board, the most recent pass rate was 64%, meaning that for every 10 candidates who sit down, three or more ...

Thinking about taking the CFP® exam for the first time? Second? Third? You may be wondering how many chances you actually get in your lifetime. And that’s a valid question, considering this exam is ...

CFP Board today announced the results of the July 2025 CFP® Certification Exam. The exam was administered during a July 10-17 testing window to 3,214 candidates. Following the largest ever March CFP® ...

CFP Board’s 2025 exam cycle set a new high-water mark for aspiring planners, capping a year of record participation and solid pass rates as more professionals lean into financial planning as a ...

CFP Board today announced the results of the November 2025 CFP® Certification Exam. The exam was administered during a November 3-12 testing window to 3,970 candidates. Following the largest ever July ...