Certified Financial Planner, CFP
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The Certified Financial Planner® is recognized as the standard of excellence in certifications among financial service professionals. As demand continues to increase for personal financial advisors, CFP® certification is a great way to advance your career.
Bachelor of Science in Finance
Interested in a for-credit Bachelor of Finance with a certified financial planning emphasis? Visit the College of Business.
High CFP® Pass Rates
Our graduates are among the highest CFP® exam pass rates in the nation.
Long History of Success
The CFP program at Minnesota State University, Mankato was established in 1997.
Meet Our Instructors
John Comer, CFP®, helps consumers identify, plan for and achieve their financial goals. Also, he speaks and writes to enhance the financial capabilities of consumers and the communication skills of financial professionals. Retirement Planning is a special interest for John, but he has also taught all or part of Investments, Financial Planning and Insurance, Estate Planning and the Capstone class as well.
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Jeffrey A. Drayton, CFP®, CDFA®, is President and Founder of Jeffrey A. Drayton Financial Group, Inc., a NAPFA listed Fee-Only Registered Investment Advisory firm. He works with clients from a wide range of backgrounds and income levels, specializing in a holistic approach to their financial planning and wealth management needs.
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Nathan Faith, CFP®, Senior Wealth Manager, has been providing investment advice for clients as an Investment Advisor Representative of Boulay Financial Advisors, LLC and a Registered Representative of Valmark Securities, Inc. since 2010.
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Cody Tresselt-Warren, CFP®, is a senior wealth planner for Wells Fargo Private Bank in the Great Lakes. Mr. Tresselt-Warren works with clients to help develop custom wealth plans and implement solutions based on a thorough understanding of their personal values, asset growth and wealth transfer goals, and vision for their legacy.
Program Requirements and Classes
The Financial Planning Certificate Program meets the education requirement needed for participants to take the CFP® Certification Examination.
Instructors
All instructors are experienced financial planning professionals with CFP® certifications, CPA, CLU, ChFC, CFP or J.D. designations.
Course Schedule & Registration
Minnesota State University, Mankato offers different options for meeting the education requirement for CFP® certification.
Contact Us
If you have questions about the training or how to register, contact the Center for Workforce Professional Education at 507-389-1094, or 1-800-311-3142, or workforce@mnsu.edu
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