1. Credentials That Matter: CFP® Certification
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2. 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

3. 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

4. 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.

5. 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:// *Dalbar study, Investor Preferences for Financial Advisors, April 2015.

6. 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

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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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
Experience

12. 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

13. 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

14. 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.

15. 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

16. About the Program Financial Considerations Application Process
Tuition Cost: $
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

17. 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

18. 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

19. Key Contact Information
Tiffani Malvin
Program Coordinator, Barry University or
Haillea Wagner
Corporate Support Specialist, Kaplan Financial
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Jennifer Smader
National Account Manager, Kaplan Financial or
CFP Board of Standards
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