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Stiff competition confronts associations

Groups are fighting back with media campaigns, collaboration, merger considerations RELATED CONTENT: THE CHANGING BUSINESS MODEL Declining membership spurs bid for association change Some associations taking on tricky task of board reform Some associations look for success in for-profit playbook The $18 million-revenue CFP Board has been the standard-setter for certified financial planners for 27 years. Becoming a CFP shows that you have completed extensive coursework, passed a rigorous exam, have at least three years experience and passed a criminal background check. There’s a lot of money in financial education and certification. So much so that an increasing… Read More