The CFP Board Center for Financial Planning will concentrate on pro bono and research work, while the CFP Board of Standards will focus on certifying advisors.
In a settlement, FINRA said the firm mistakenly believed that third-party b/ds executing the trades were responsible for spotting potential market manipulation.
Mercer has updated its messaging, images and colors to better reflect its position as a national RIA with an integrated approach to financial planning.
The total number of CFP professionals topped 95,000 for the first time. While the percentage of women and racially diverse certificants grew from the previous year, the pool continued to mirror the industry’s diversity as a whole.