Credentials That Matter: CFP® Certification ©Kaplan Financial Education

Our Team Tiffani Malvin Haillea Wagner Joumana Witt Jennifer Smader Program Coordinator, Barry Univeristy Haillea Wagner Corporate Support Specialist, Kaplan Financial Joumana Witt Manager of Academic Operations, Kaplan Financial Jennifer Smader National Account Manager, Kaplan Financial

Overview Benefits of partnership with College for Financial Planning (CFFP) Facts, consumers, industry trends, and CFP® certification Benefits of the CFP® mark Four E’s to CFP® certification

Benefits of Partnership If you haven’t already heard the news…Kaplan Professional acquired the College for Financial Planning. Two industry-leading companies, together, offering unparalleled CFP® exam program solutions. What’s in it for you? More education options than ever before with formats to suit your busy life Ability to use CFP® credits toward the CFFP Masters Program Industry expertise: CFFP created the CFP Certification in 1972; and Kaplan has helped over 37,000 people prepare for the CFP® exam.

What Consumers Look For Over 90% of investors want their advisor to:  provide clear explanations consider tax implications help them make informed decisions  be proactive to update recommendations as needs change* Consumers who work with a CFP® professional feel more confident about their financial situation than those who work with a different type of financial advisor. Consumers who have a comprehensive financial plan are nearly 3 TIMES more likely to feel confident about achieving their goals. s://www.fpsb.org/cfp-certification/benefits-of-cfp-certification/for-the-public  *Dalbar study, Investor Preferences for Financial Advisors, April 2015.

Personal Benefits of Certification 91% 91% of certificants are strongly satisfied with their decision to pursue the CFP® mark On average, CFP® professionals earn 26% more in compensation than non-CFP® professionals 26% 70% of CFP® professionals believe the CFP® mark has had a significant or considerable impact on their personal success as a financial planner 70% Alois Parker, S. Schmitt, “Building a Wealth Management Practice: Measuring CFP® Professionals’ Contribution," Aite Group, February 2016; Average as reporting in the College for Financial Planning 2016 Survey of Trends in the Financial Planning Industry

The Four E’s to CFP® Certification Education Exam Experience Ethics

Complete the Education Requirement Before applying for the National Board Exam, the education requirement must be met: Complete a CFP Board-Registered Education Program Apply for Challenge Status Challenge candidates must complete the Financial Plan Development Course. (CFA, CPA, Licensed Attorney, PhD, CLU, & ChFC) Request a Transcript Review Must obtain bachelor's degree (or higher), or its equivalent, from an accredited college or university Education

Pass the CFP® Certification Examination Computer-Based 6-hour exam; divided into two 3- hour sessions 170 multiple-choice questions; case studies plus item sets Administered three times a year in March, July, & November over an 8-day window in each month Exam administered at Prometric locations - over 265 locations nationwide Exam

Pass the CFP® Certification Examination Exam Retake Limit The CFP® Certification Exam is a criterion referenced, pass or fail exam. Scores are based on a minimum standard established by the CFP® professionals in a formal process known as Standards Setting Individuals may attempt the exam a maximum of three times within a 2-year period and a lifetime maximum of five times Exam

Meet the Experience Requirement Three years of qualifying full-time work experience or the equivalent of 2,000 hours part-time work per year OR Two years apprenticeship experience Effective September 1, 2012 4,000 Hour Pathway and must be documented with verification from the supervising CFP® professional CFP Board regulates what qualifies as experience. For more information, visit www.cfp.net. Experience

The Ethics Requirement Must agree to adhere to CFP Board’s Code of Ethics and Professional Responsibility and Financial Planning Practice Standards, and to acknowledge CFP Board’s right to enforce them through its Disciplinary Rules and Procedures Sign Fitness Standards for Candidates and Registrants application Agree to and pay for background check Ethics

About the Program Structure Assessment 9 month part-time program, starting January 17th, 2020 Classes meet Fridays 5:30 P.M. to 9:45 P.M. Saturdays 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. (On occasion, holidays or local events may prevent this accommodation.) Assessment Each course contains 10 quizzes (1 per unit), a case study quiz, and a final exam

About the Program 6 Courses General Financial Planning, Principles, Professional Conduct, Regulation & Risk Management, Insurance, and Employee Benefits Planning Invest Planning Retirement Savings and Income Planning Tax Planning Estate Planning Financial Plan Development (Capstone) Note: The Final Exam(s) will be taken outside of class for the first course only! This is due to the consolidation of 2 courses. We want to ensure class time is spent on content and exam readiness.

About the Program Outstanding Faculty Faculty are hired and trained by Kaplan Financial All faculty have either received their CFP® Certification or have advanced degrees Our faculty are experts in the areas they are teaching Faculty help make your study time more efficient Classes are held at a level that is challenging for both the financial services professional and career changers

About the Program Financial Considerations Application Process Tuition Cost: $5300.00 Tuition does not include textbooks Approximate textbook cost: $550 Tuition can be paid at the beginning of the program Application Process Application Requirements Application form Bachelor’s Degree Original transcript from an accredited university Current Resume

Your Commitment Attend Class Study, study, study! Prior to class starting, complete all reading assignments Complete assigned homework problems Participate- you will get out of the program what you put into the program Study, study, study! 1-2 hours out of the classroom for every hour in class

Summary Earn an Executive Certificate in Financial Planning from Barry University Program start date: January 17th, 2020 Take part in a CFP Board-Registered Program with an excellent curriculum Learn from a highly qualified faculty team Fulfill the CFP Board’s education requirement in 9 months

Key Contact Information Tiffani Malvin Program Coordinator, Barry University 305-981-5148 or tmalvin@barry.edu Haillea Wagner Corporate Support Specialist, Kaplan Financial 888-450-4681 or partneradvisor@kaplan.com visor@Kaplan.com n.com Jennifer Smader National Account Manager, Kaplan Financial 877-311-9762 or jennifersmader@kaplan.com CFP Board of Standards Website: www.cfp.net 800-487-1497