The Financial Planning Association® (FPA®) is the leading membership organization and trade association for CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professionals and those engaged in the financial planning process. FPA is proud to be your partner in planning by helping you realize your vision of professional fulfillment through practice support, learning, advocacy, and networking.
Your Partner in Planning™
Join us at the Gaylord National Resort!
FPA SUMMIT 2026
FPA SUMMIT 2026 (formerly FPA Annual Conference) is where financial planners deepen their knowledge, sharpen their skills, and strengthen their connections. It’s a space to grow through learning and through the power of community.
The Latest in Practice Support
The FPAi Authority
The new FPAi Authority offers tools and guidance to help you work smarter, save time, and better serve clients. Developed with Matt Reiner of Capital Investment Advisors, it provides a curated hub of content to help you cut through the noise.
FPA MediaSource
FPA MediaSource is a unique platform that was designed exclusively for CFP® professional members of FPA that delivers media queries right to your inbox. More than 10,000 queries have been sent to FPA members!
Tune In To FPA LIVE!
Tune in to this fun series of conversations with interesting people doing interesting things in and out of financial planning. Each interview is live over FPA social media and provided here so you can tune in whenever you want!
The Latest in Learning
FPA Residency: Fall 2026
Led by a faculty of highly experienced deans and mentors, this highly acclaimed experiential-learning program is designed to immerse newly or soon-to-be certified CFP® professionals in the practice of the “art of financial planning.”
Journal of Financial Planning
First published in 1979, the mission of the Journal of Financial Planning is to expand the body of knowledge in the financial planning profession. The Journal's content is dynamic, innovative, and directly beneficial to financial planners in their work.
The FPA® Competency Model™: A Learning Journey for Financial Planning Excellence
Go beyond technical knowledge with a bold new framework that defines the behavioral skills that drive success in financial planning and offers you a structured path to lifelong professional development.
The Latest in Advocacy
Become a Volunteer Pro Bono Financial Planner
Every year, FPA chapters and members provide thousands of hours of one-on-one, no-strings-attached pro bono financial planning advice to thousands of consumers across the country. Learn how you can get started!
FPA Legislative Advocacy: Your Voice Matters
FPA wants to partner with you to be a voice for the financial planning community on Capitol Hill, in state legislatures, and with regulatory and certifying bodies. FPA works to ensure that your voice is heard.
Comment Letter on Expiring Provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA)
FPA and allied organizations submit a comment letter asking Congress to adopt tax incentives to encourage savers to seek advice and guidance from financial professionals.
The Latest in Networking
FPA SUMMIT 2026
Taking place at the Gaylord National Harbor from November 9-11, FPA SUMMIT 2026 (formerly FPA Annual Conference) is the center of learning, innovation, and collaboration in financial planning.
FPA GATHER 2026
Taking place in Dallas, August 18-20, FPA GATHER 2026 (formerly FPA NexGen Gathering) is where next-generation financial planners from all backgrounds and experiences connect, share, and build the foundation for their professional growth.
FPA Chapters: Connect with Your Local Community
FPA’s network of 75 chapters and state councils play a critical role in driving the value of FPA membership.
FPA News and Updates
Learn what's taking place that benefits you and the profession.
FPA MediaSource Has Best Quarter in Nine-Year History of Program
DENVER (July 20, 2026) – FPA announced today that FPA MediaSource, in Q2 2026, saw its best results in FPA member engagement and journalist queries distributed. FPA MediaSource connects members with journalists, resulting in stronger connections.
On-Demand: 'State of FPA' Virtual Update
Did you miss the 'State of FPA' Virtual Update with FPA leadership on June 25, 2026? Don't worry. It's available on-demand and accessible right now!
Now Available: 2025 Annual Report of the Financial Planning Association
The newly released 2025 FPA Annual Report highlights the association's efforts and the many programs, services, and events that are enhancing your member experience.
Read the FPA CEO Update for Q2 2026
FPA CEO Dennis Moore, CFP®, provides an update on the Association, and ways FPA is innovating to support members and the Association's future.
FPA Partners with Snappy Kraken to Transform FPA PlannerSearch into a High-Trust Lead Engine and Increase Financial Planning Awareness
DENVER (February 25, 2026) – FPA today announced a multi-year strategic partnership with Snappy Kraken to rebuild and relaunch FPA PlannerSearch as a measurable, high-trust new client lead engine.
Overview: FPA's Long-Term Strategic Plan
The continually changing landscape of the financial planning profession, the greater financial services industry, and increased competition mean FPA needs to focus on solidifying its relevance and impact for members and the profession.
FPA Partner Spotlight
Ryan Insurance Strategy Consultants
As your partner in planning, FPA wants to help you protect your business and employees through a variety of insurance programs that are exclusively offered to our valued members.