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After being jostled by a lawsuit, CFP Board makes bold play to inoculate itself against future ones

Due caution or paranoia? Either way, a sour whiff of FINRA self-protectionism pervades

Author Brooke Southall March 25, 2016 at 9:32 PM
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Sharron Ash: It's virtually impossible to have an arbitrator's decision overturned on appeal, and suddenly, court may be the much preferred path.

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rleegarcia

rleegarcia

March 26, 2016 — 10:44 AM

One more reason to not get the CFP marks. While the knowledge is greatly beneficial, being associated with a organization that behaves as the Board does not appeal to me. This latest is yet another nail in their coffin. FPA and the other certifying organizations should see a nice bump in their membership.


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