I'm transitioning careers to being a personal financial planner. I've got to choose a certification program - are distant learning programs credible? Is it better to have the classroom experience with other CFPs in the local area so I can network? Does reputation of program make any difference? Does Kaplan's RFP certification enable me to begin advising people right away? Have I asked too many questions yet??? Thanks.
2007-02-22 21:38:52 · 1 answers · asked by Storm R 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
I would recommend getting the CFP cert. It is pretty well known and credible. Whether you take on-line or class room training does not matter. Just pass the exam. You place CFP on your name; NOT CFP-On-Line. Taking classes is better for different reasons. It forces you to study. This is mute if you are great self-motivator. Yes, getting to know people is always a good thing. Just at the local gym, I see business conections made on a routine basis. Heck, I've gotten job offers just because I happen to know someone. Good luck w/ it.
2007-02-22 22:33:07 · answer #1 · answered by InvisibleWar 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋