CFP Board to Hike Annual Renewal Fee
May 1, 2025 by Melanie Waddell
To maintain its “competitive edge in a crowded field of designations,” the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards announced Tuesday that, effective Oct. 1, the annual renewal fee for using the CFP mark will be increased to $575 from $455 — a 26% increase.
“Since launching the first Public Awareness Campaign in 2011, CFP Board has made major strides in showing people why trustworthy, skilled financial planning matters,” CFP Board said in a statement. “The campaign strikes a chord. And you’ve told us loud and clear that promoting the CFP brand should remain a top priority. The campaign has raised awareness in a big way, and now is the time to expand.”