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
rleegarcia
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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