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CFP Exam

The premier credential for financial planners. Covers comprehensive planning across investments, insurance, tax, retirement, and estate.

170 questions
360 min exam
4 topics

Course curriculum

1

Professional Conduct & Planning

12% of exam · 4 sections

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2

Risk, Insurance & Investments

30% of exam · 3 sections

3

Tax & Retirement Planning

35% of exam · 4 sections

4

Estate Planning & Psychology

23% of exam · 3 sections

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About the Certified Financial Planner Exam

The Certified Financial Planner (CFP Exam) is administered by CFP Board, with roughly ~20,000/yr candidates sitting it. The exam has 170 questions and a 6 hours time limit. The premier credential for financial planners. Covers comprehensive planning across investments, insurance, tax, retirement, and estate.

AskBoudin covers all 4 exam areas with an AI tutor and unlimited AI-generated practice questions. Start free — the first chapter is on us. Study at your own pace and take full-length mock exams that mirror the real CFP Exam weighting.

Exam topics & weighting

CFP Exam — Frequently asked questions

How many questions are on the CFP Exam exam?

The Certified Financial Planner has 170 questions and a 6 hours time limit. AskBoudin generates unlimited fresh practice questions across all 4 exam topics, so you never run out of material.

What topics does the CFP Exam cover?

The exam covers 4 areas: Professional Conduct & Planning, Risk, Insurance & Investments, Tax & Retirement Planning, Estate Planning & Psychology. Each is weighted toward the real exam blueprint.

Is CFP Exam prep free to start?

Yes. The first chapter is always free — study with the AI tutor and take practice questions before paying anything.

How does the AI tutor help me pass the CFP Exam?

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Aligned to the CFP Board Principal Knowledge Topics.

Free CFP Exam cheat sheets

Quick-reference summaries for each CFP Exam topic — key facts, formulas, and rules at a glance. Free to read.