Book: The First 50 Years of CFP® Certification

In 2023, CFP Board recognized and celebrated the 50th anniversary of CFP® certification.  

Financial planning has come a long way since 1973, when the initial class of 42 individuals was awarded CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification.

Despite its humble beginnings, CFP® certification has become the prized credential among the individuals building and advancing the financial planning profession. Half a century later, CFP Board certifies nearly 100,000 CFP® professionals in the U.S.

To commemorate the 50th anniversary of CFP® certification, CFP Board published The First 50 Years of CFP® Certification: The Standard for Financial Planning, written by Michelle Kruger, Ph.D., CFP®.