Personal Financial Planning is nationally and internationally recognized for its premier education and research programs. The program offers undergraduate, graduate, and certificate CFP Board-Registered programs that prepare students to meet the education requirement to sit for the national CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ exam. Students may also prepare for the Certified Retirement Counselor® (CRC®) or Certified Retirement Administrator® (CRA®) designation, or take the exam that leads to earning the Accredited Financial Counselor® (AFC®) designation. Graduates are employed as financial planners, private wealth manager, investment strategist, employee benefits advisor, retirement benefits administrator, insurance specialist, financial counselor, compliance officer, client service manager, trust & estate administrator, extension agents, and consultants or counselors in financial, social, educational, legal, and government agencies. The award-winning faculty provide an ideal environment for student success. Students have excellent opportunities to intern at leading financial planning firms and to conduct research.