The Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards exam administered in March, which for the first time included a section on the psychology of financial planning, was passed by 65% of the exam takers, the CFP Board announced today.
Seven percent of the 2,705 candidates took the exam remotely. Successfully passing the exam is one of the requirements for being awarded the CFP designation.
The psychology of financial planning is a new Principal Knowledge Topic that encompasses interpersonal components of financial planning, such as behavioral finance and effective client communication. CFP Board makes changes to the exam periodically to keep it current
The CFP exam is offered three times a year in March, July and November. Registration for the July 2022 CFP certification exam is now open. The exam will be administered from July 12 through July 19 and the registration deadline is June 21.