About us
The Institute of Financial Planning (IFP) is the UK professional body for those committed to the development of the multi-disciplinary profession of Financial Planning.
Whether you are a Financial Planner a Paraplanner an adviser or just committed to the profession, the IFP has much to offer you. With over 2000 members around the UK, we are committed to helping our members develop their skills, knowledge and all round competence to deliver the best possible service for their clients. IFP membership provides the career path to fulfil your potential.
We offer an extensive programme of branch meetings, training courses, seminars, events and networking opportunities. We help members learn more about the benefits of comprehensive Financial Planning, structure effective businesses, gain appropriate CPD and appropriate qualifications such as the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERCM certification.
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CFPCM, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERCM and CFP logo are certification marks owned outside the U.S. by Financial Planning Standards Board Ltd. Institute of Financial Planning is the marks licensing authority for the CFP marks in the United Kingdom, through agreement with FPSB.