Over 1,300 individuals wrote the Financial Planners Standards Council’s Certified Financial Planner Examination on June 9. The overall pass rate — including first-time and repeat writers — was 55.2%. Among those writing the exam for the first time, the pass rate was 63.2%.

The list of the 754 successful CFP candidates will be published in the September issue of Investment Executive.

“I congratulate all these highly motivated and dedicated planners,” said FPSC President Don Johnston. “By taking this challenging step toward attaining the CFP designation, they have shown their commitment to professional development and recognition that benefits both the industry and the public.”

The next scheduled CFP Examination is on Saturday, November 10. Registration closes October 10. Exam information and applications are available at www.cfp-ca.org, under “CFP Requirements.”