Subject: Beyond CFA: CFP, wealth management + 3 more financial qualifications

8 articles • 47d to Nov'23 • 147d to Feb'24 • 233d to May'24
300Hours CFA Blog

8 articles • 47d to Nov'23 • 147d to Feb'24 • 233d to May'24

  • CFP spotlight: We're taking a close look at CFP - the Certified Financial Planner qualification. We compare it with the CFA Program, and discuss a financial planner's career path in detail too.

  • Wealth management career: There is often confusion surrounding financial planning vs. wealth management. We discuss various aspects of a wealth management career and how to get into the sector.

  • 3 more alt finance qualifications: Depending on your finance career goals and circumstances, there are alternative finance qualifications that may offer significant advantages to your situation. We go through three others this week.

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CFP Exam: How To Become A Certified Financial Planner

CFP Exam: How To Become A Certified Financial Planner

Sophie Macon • CFP

If you’re considering a career in finance, financial planning may be an ideal career path as it offers a great work life balance, decent salary with interesting, client-focused analytical work.

CFP guide ➔

CFA Vs CFP: Which Is Better For Me?

CFA Vs CFP: Which Is Better For Me?

Sophie Macon • CFP

Now that you know CFP and CFA - which would be better for you, specifically?

CFA vs CFP ➔

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Financial Planner Career Path: Roles, Salaries & Progression

Financial Planner Career Path: Roles, Salaries & Progression

Sophie Macon • Career Advice

How is a financial planner career path like? How do you break in, pay, promotion?

Financial planning career guide ➔

How To Get Into Wealth Management: An Insider

How To Get Into Wealth Management: An Insider's Guide

Tamara Bonn • Career Advice

Wealth management - what is it really like? Our guide shows you how to break into this exclusive club of UHNW services.

Break into wealth management ➔

Advance your career with a FMVA certification

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Corporate Finance Institute • Other Qualifications

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Be A Certified ESG Analyst

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Wealth Management Career Path: Roles, Salary & Progression

Wealth Management Career Path: Roles, Salary & Progression

Sophie Macon • Career Advice

Our wealth management guide covers all aspects - what roles are available, how much you get paid, how to get promoted.

Wealth management guide ➔

CFFP

CFFP's Masters In Financial Analysis (MSFA): Our In-Depth Guide

Sophie Macon • Career Advice

CFFP’s Master of Science in Financial Analysis (MSFA) is for those keen on sought-after financial analyst roles, who would value the flexibility and ability to study for it whilst working.

Two Masters degrees while working ➔

CFA Investment Foundations Program: A Quick Guide

CFA Investment Foundations Program: A Quick Guide

Sophie Macon • Career Advice

Curious about the CFA Investment Foundations Program? Who is it for? What is it? How much? How long it takes?

All covered in our guide ➔

CFA Vs CAIA: Which Is Superior? Or Do Both?

CFA Vs CAIA: Which Is Superior? Or Do Both?

Sophie Macon • CAIA

CFA and CAIA designations can appear very similar at first sight. But they are quite different in purpose and process - so which is right for you?

CFA vs CAIA ➔

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