Certificant Connections

Introduction   In this first episode of Certificant Connections, your hosts Kevin Keller and Dan Drummond share news about what's happening at CFP Board and discuss plans for the year ahead.  Key Takeaways [:36] Dan Drummond welcomes his co-host, Kevin Keller, on this first of twelve episodes of the CFP Board of Standards podcast. [:50] Kevin digs right into the reasons for launching this podcast. [1:56] The yearly election for the new Chair of the Board is done — Congratulations to Susan John! Dan and Kevin take a moment to talk about the volunteer nature of the CFP’s Board of Directors. [3:16] You may have already received it through the mail, and Kevin announces the completion of the Code of Ethics and Standards of Conduct, and gives some details on the changes that were made. [6:56] One in four advisors now has a CFP certification. [8:01] Dan asks Kevin to dive into the coming promotional campaign for the CFP certification geared to the general public. What was done in previous years, and why it’s importa