CFP Board Launches Hall of Fame

The Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards has launched the Financial Planning Hall of Fame, an initiative recognizing people who have made groundbreaking contributions to the financial planning profession. The nomination period runs through March 31. 

According to the CFP, the Hall of Fame will honor professionals, journalists, academics and policymakers who have helped shape financial planning, raised ethical standards and expanded access to financial guidance. 

“The pioneers who have shaped financial planning didn’t just build a profession. They redefined what it means to truly serve the public,” CFP Board CEO Kevin Keller said in a statement. “Through their vision and innovation, holistic financial planning has become a powerful driver of financial security and personal well-being for more Americans.” 

Hall of Fame inductees will be selected based on their influence in areas such as improving financial accessibility, promoting fiduciary responsibility, advancing education and leveraging technology to enhance financial tools and services. 

Nominations are open to individuals both inside and outside the CFP professional community. The 2025 selection committee, made up of former CFP Board leaders, industry experts and academics, will review nominations before final approval by the CFP Board’s board of directors. 

The first inductees will be celebrated at the 2025 CFP Board Connections Conference in Chicago, scheduled for October 6 to 8.