The Financial Planners Standards Council announced the launch of its expanded Web site on Monday. The site has been redesigned to make it easier for the public, CFP licensees and the media to find everything they need to know about financial planning, the FPSC the Certified Financial Planner designation.

“It’s a site for people who need to know, whether it’s the public looking for information on financial planning, CFP licensees needing professional information, or the media in pursuit of a quotable quote,” said FPSC vice president, Communications Ann Bowman.

New sections for the general public include Test Your Financial IQ, a quiz that assesses basic financial planning knowledge and points the way to additional information; Financial Planning Tips, which offers ideas on how to better manage personal finances; and CFP Licensees In Good Standing, where members of the public can verify the CFP licence status of a planner.

Additional sections for CFP Licensees include an Online Licence Renewal, which expedites the licence renewal process, and a CFP Bulletin Board, where CFP professionals can share ideas and opinions.

And for the media, there is now a Story Ideas page that suggests timely topics, issues and news items of interest. As well the improved Find An Expert feature that allows the media to search for quotable CFP professionals by area of expertise, gender, location and/or experience.

“Already a major resource, the new design and expansion have made the FPSC Web site, a must-visit for anyone looking for timely and relevant information about financial planning and the industry,” Bowman said. “When it comes to planning or choosing the right planner, you can’t have too much information.”