CFP Board Announces Certification Fee Increase
From the desk of Jim Eccleston at Eccleston Law
The CFP Board of Directors has approved a $120 increase to the annual certification fee for CFP® professionals, raising the total to $575. This adjustment takes effect on October 1, 2025, for both renewals and new certificants.
Of the updated fee, $280 will directly fund expenses tied to the organization’s expanded national advertising initiative. According to Barron’s, the Board plans to generate one-fourth of the $12.5 million needed to add a fall 2025 broadcast window through this fee increase, while the CFP Board’s investment reserve will cover the remaining $9.4 million for the upcoming year. By 2026, certification fees alone will fully support the enlarged campaign.
This investment aims to maintain the CFP® mark’s visibility and relevance in a highly competitive market for financial credentials. The enhanced campaign includes a $30 million annual budget for national advertising, strategically placed spring and fall broadcast windows, and continuous public relations, media outreach, social media, and digital efforts.
According to Barron’s, the CFP Board emphasizes that this expanded initiative would keep CFP professionals top of mind as consumers make financial decisions and help secure long-term sustainability for the campaign.
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