(StatePoint) Whether you’re launching a career in the financial planning profession or seeking professional advancement, summer is the perfect time to pursue CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification. Here’s why a CFP® certification is worth your time and how to go about pursuing it:
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