Career Development for the New Planner and Financial Planning Student

Information on the FPA Web Site

The FPA of Houston chapter supports the National FPA’s Career Center for expanded information on financial planning resources at www.fpanet.org. This expanded information is routinely updated as new information or resources become available.

Career Development Center

You are invited to visit FPA's Career Development Center. From the www.fpanet.org home page, click “Career & Practice” to access the Career Development section. The FPA is dedicated to ensuring its members are equipped with real solutions to remain ahead of the curve in today's increasingly competitive market. Whether you are contemplating entering the field, a new CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® practitioner, or just looking to take the next step in your career, FPA has the information and resources that will set you on the right path.

Articles on Financial Planning: Contains articles relevant to financial planning careers. Becoming a CFP® Certificant: Outlines the steps to become a CFP® certificant.

Career Development Tools: Learn about programs to help you become a CFP® certificant that are available to members at discounted rates.

Financial Planning Career Opportunities: This document will provide you with basic information on financial planning and career opportunities in financial planning.

Financial Planning Career Resources: Click on this link for a list of books and other resources on financial planning careers.

Financial Planning Education Programs: Contains information on the various CFP® education programs as well as a list of Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. registered education programs.

Financial Planning Job Listings: Listing of jobs currently available in the financial planning field.

Financial Planning Resume Listings: Listing of resumes of those financial professionals searching for employment.

FPA Residency Program: An intense weeklong program focused on helping new financial planners translate their technical knowledge into practical use and on further improving their communications with clients.

Internship Programs: FPA has created a national clearinghouse of internships. Job Interview Questions: This link contains a list of questions that you can ask at an interview to determine if the firm and position are a good match for your career New Planners Community: This link will take you to a virtual community area where you can join others in discussing getting started in financial planning or how to get started with your own business. Special Programs for New Planners: New to the field? Click on the following links to find out how you can jumpstart your career with the FPA Residency Program and with the FPA National Career Center program. Additional career development tools.

Virtual Learning Centers Presentations: Missed the sessions? Find out how to order audiotapes of the sessions or visit the New Planners Community and join the online discussions that emerged as a result of the conference.

Houston Area Certified Financial Planner® Certification Programs CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®, and are certification marks owned by Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. These marks are awarded to individuals who successfully complete the CFP® Board’s initial and