Atop the standard-setting organization since 2007, Kevin Keller has seen its ranks of certification holders nearly double and has overseen work to bring more diversity to the profession.

During his nearly two decades at the helm, Keller has overseen growth at the organization that administers the certified ...

CFPs focus on long-term financial planning, while CFAs hone in on investment tools and valuing assets. CFPs usually work ...

If you're an investor shopping for a financial advisor, the dizzying array of credentials may seem daunting. You'll frequently run into advisors who have earned the chartered financial analyst ...

The CFP Board will be searching for a replacement for CEO Kevin Keller who will be stepping down in April 2026.

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The credential-granting body's 2024 leaderboard for new certification features Fidelity, Schwab, Northwestern, and LPL.

CFP Board CEO Kevin R. Keller will retire from the organization at the end of April after serving in the position nearly two decades, the standard-setting advisor organization announced. The CFP Board ...

Over 4,000 Certified Financial Planners (CFPs®) were added nationwide in 2024, bringing the current total up to 103,093. Meanwhile, the number of CFPs® in some states can also shift when ...

Morgan Stanley Wealth Management recently announced that Lisa O’Bryant, a financial advisor, qualified plan financial ...

CFP Board today announced that Kevin R. Keller, CAE, will retire as Chief Executive Officer on April 30, 2026, after serving ...

The number of financial advisors in an area ... SmartAsset examined changes in active CFP® certifications from 2024 to 2025 to determine advisor presence and how the industry has shifted in ...