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Certified Financial Planner (CFP)

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Certified Financial Planner (CFP)

CFP Board exam — comprehensive financial planning

20-question mock115 min67% pass markUnited States

Single questions with instant feedback — no timer, learn as you go.

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From practice to the real exam

01
Education requirement
Bachelor's degree + CFP Board-Registered Program covering financial planning curriculum.
02
Apply via CFP Board
Register through the CFP Board portal. Exam fee USD 925 (subject to change).
03
Use approved prep providers
Dalton, Kaplan, College for Financial Planning, and other CFP Board-recognised reviewers.
04
Sit the exam
170 multiple-choice questions over two 3-hour sessions in one day. Prometric test centres.
05
Complete experience + ethics
6000 hours professional experience or 4000 hours apprenticeship, plus Ethics & background check, before using the CFP mark.
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Exam blueprint

What this exam covers

5 topics · drawn across your practice and mock
01Investment planning
20%4 questions
02Tax planning
20%4 questions
03Retirement planning
20%4 questions
04Estate planning
20%4 questions
05Insurance & risk management
20%4 questions
Your study path
Master this exam, topic by topic
Drill one topic at a time. After each session you'll see where you went wrong and can retake until you've got it.
Questions per session
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Frequently asked questions

Is the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) practice test free?

Yes. The core Certified Financial Planner (CFP) practice on AceMark is free to start — no credit card needed. Sign in (takes 10 seconds) if you'd like to track your progress, save attempts, and unlock the Mentor. Otherwise, browse and explore questions without an account.

How many questions are in the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) quiz?

Each Certified Financial Planner (CFP) attempt draws 20 questions and runs for about 360 minutes under realistic timed conditions.

Can I retake the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) test, and are the questions randomised?

Yes. Every attempt pulls a fresh, randomised set of questions, so you can't memorise your way through — you retake it until you genuinely know the material.

What score do I need to pass the Certified Financial Planner (CFP)?

The pass mark used in this simulation is 67%. AceMark scores every attempt instantly and shows which topics to review.