CFP Board is the certification and standards-setting organization for the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification in the U.S. Founded in 1985, CFP Board benefits the public by establishing and enforcing education, examination, experience, and ethics standards for CFP® certification and upholding it as the recognized standard of excellence for competent and ethical personal financial planning. Attention CFP® professionals: Stop by the CFP Board booth to receive your complimentary CFP® gold lapel pin and/or gold conference ribbon.