Cameron Hendricks of FSI Completes First Course to Becoming a CFP®

Jan. 23, 2013 - PRLog -- Raleigh, NC – Cameron Hendricks, Financial Symmetry’s Data Specialist, has started the necessary education to becoming a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERS™.

The first of 4 steps to becoming a CFP® requires the completion of 7 courses approved by the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERS™. Board of Standards. Cameron has completed the first course covering the financial planning process. He is currently taking the second of the series addressing insurance planning and risk management.

To receive the CFP® certification, he must complete the four E’s:  

Education – a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent is required to obtain an initial CFP® certification. Must complete the CFP® Board Registered Programs or have an academic degree or credentials approved by the board.

Examination – once they have completed all courses required by the board they will take a 10 hour multiple choice exam that tests their knowledge of financial planning and how well they can apply it to real-life financial situations.

Experience – must have 3 years of qualifying experience or 2 years of Apprenticeship experience that meets additional requirements.

Ethics – must take the fitness standards for candidates and registrants and undergo a background check in order to ensure there has been no unacceptable conduct in previous years that would affect their career as a CFP®.

Upon completion of all four stages, Cameron will receive his CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERS™ certificate and will be entitled to provide clients with personalized and professional services regarding their financial and personal goals.

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