Financial Planning Process
Free CFP Exam lesson in General Principles of Financial Planning. 13 min read, ~1,882 words.
Seven steps in order: Understand, Goals, Analyze, Develop, Present, Implement, Monitor. Steps 4 (develop) and 5 (present) are distinct, the exam tests this every time. Limited-scope engagements still carry full fiduciary duty within the agreed scope. Step 7 is cyclical, the process never "ends" after implementation. Financial planning (comprehensive) differs...
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- Content
- Example 1
- Example 2
- Common Mistakes
- Key Takeaways
- Exam Shortcuts
Learning objectives
- B.7
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