Represented by a trio or duo of letters after a name, financial designations indicate the education/training and specialization of an industry professional. Common certifications for financial ...

For finance professionals, career changers and recent graduates, today’s job market can be notoriously hard to read. Hiring ...

As you begin a search for a financial professional, you will come across many different types of certifications. Each certification tells a story about the level of expertise and dedication an ...

Adam Hayes, Ph.D., CFA, is a financial writer with 15+ years Wall Street experience as a derivatives trader. Besides his extensive derivative trading expertise, Adam is an expert in economics and ...

The certified financial planner, or CFP, designation is often considered the standard of excellence for financial planners. It's a mark of an advisor's commitment to providing the best holistic advice ...

Mark Cussen, CMFC, has 13+ years of experience as a writer and provides financial education to military service members and the public. Mark is an expert in investing, economics, and market news.

A certified financial statement is one that has been reviewed and approved by a certified, independent auditor. Such statements are considered more reliable than unaudited statements and are mandatory ...

Angie McCarthy, a senior financial adviser with Ameriprise Financial, 4141 31tst Ave. S. in Fargo, has achieved the certified financial planner certification. She completed course work and ...

Imagine a family you might not expect to see in the office of a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional. It's a husband and wife. They're middle class. He works in marketing. She's an office manager ...

Are you a whiz with math and money? Do you enjoy talking about investment planning, retirement strategies, and personal financial planning? Do you love the idea of providing financial advice to help ...

Financial advisers, planners and wealth managers can help clients with a variety of financial tasks — taxes, investing, risk management, estate and retirement planning, to name just a few. But not ...