Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards

Certified Financial Planners Board of Standards, Inc.
AbbreviationCFP Board
Founded1985
TypeNon-profit
Legal status501(c)(6) 501(c)(3)
PurposeCertification and standards-setting in the profession of financial planning in the United States
Professional title
Certified Financial Planner professional; CFP professional
Headquarters
  • Washington, DC
  • formerly: Denver, Colorado
Area served
United States
Members101,708 certificants (as of 11/1/2024)
Key people
Kevin R. Keller, CEO
AffiliationsFinancial Planning Standards Board (FPSB) Foundation for Financial Planning (FFP)
Employees110
Websitewww.cfp.net

Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., is an American 501(c)(6) nonprofit organization that sets and upholds standards for financial planning. It administers Certified Financial Planner (CFP) certification, which is held by more than 100,000 people in the United States.