FPA is the home for the next generation of CFP® professionals. By providing diverse education, relationship building, information-sharing, and volunteer opportunities that create positive social change, we are the definitive resource for students and new professionals to gain knowledge and establish relationships.
Your Path to CFP® Professional
FPA is committed to helping you along your journey to become a CFP® professional. Learn more about FPA member benefits that will help you jumpstart and advance your career in financial planning.
| I'm a Student | I'm Preparing for the Exam | I Need Experience |
| FPA Student Community - join or start a student community to help you stay connected with your peers, start a study group, build relationships, and learn about educational opportunities offered by the local chapter. | FPA Chapter - build relationships at your local chapter to form study groups and enhance your skills through educational programs and networking. View video. | FPA Chapter - build relationships to learn about opportunities and chapter activities that may help you meet the CFP Board experience requirement. View video. |
| FPA Connect Student Community - get tips and advice from your peers across the country. | FPA Connect Student Community - connect with FPA student members from across the country to get tips and advice on taking the exam, starting a study group, and career advice. | FPA NexGen - connect with a community of professionals 36 and under to get tips and advice on career paths and career development. View video. |
| FPA MentorMatch - connect with expert financial planners to get tips on advancing your career in financial planning. | Discounts - save money on CFP® Exam preparation materials through the FPA Member Advantage Program. | FPA Career Day - meet with hiring firms to secure an internship or job. Check if an FPA Chapter hosts an event in your area. |
| Discounts - save money on tuition and professional education programs through the FPA Member Advantage Program. | | Pro Bono - volunteer to help those in need of financial planning assistance. Volunteer duties must be performed within CFP Board's experience standards to meet the CFP Board experience requirement. View video. |
| FPA Annual Conference - build relationships and attend educational sessions to help you advance at the largest gathering of CFP® professionals. Activities include the Financial Planning Challenge, 2018 Student Scholarship Program, 2018 Student Intern Program, and Student Dinner. Special conference registration rates are available for students to attend. View video. | | FPA Residency - earn up to three months of financial planning work experience through this highly acclaimed program that provides intensive client-centered training experience. |
| Journal of Financial Planning - FPA's award-winning publication will help you stay current with the best thinking from experts in the profession. View video. | | |
| FPA Activate - a free online Facebook community to help you immediately connect and start building a professional network. | | |
| You're a Financial Planner, Now What? podcast - gain valuable insights on everything you need to know to be an effective financial planner and business owner. | | |
| FPA Job Board - showcase your skills to prospective employers. Search by career stage including internships and entry-level positions. | | |
New to the Profession? Learn more about the FPA NexGen community and resources to help you grow in your career.
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