Why is it important to deal with a CFP professional?

Most provinces do not regulate the use of the term “financial planner.” CFP^® certification is your assurance that your planner has completed a rigorous course of study approved by FPSC, passed the only independently developed national comprehensive examination for financial planning, and is committed to ongoing professional development and adherence to the professional CFP^® Code of Ethics and CFP^® Financial Planning Practice Standards developed and enforced by FPSC.

Most provinces do not regulate the use of the term “financial planner.” CFP certification is your assurance that your planner has completed a rigorous course of study approved by FPSC, passed the only independently developed national comprehensive examination (the CFP Examination) for financial planning, and is committed to ongoing professional development and adherence to the professional CFP Code of Ethics and CFP Financial Planning Practice Standards developed and enforced by FPSC.