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Certified Financial Planning
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Personal Financial Advisors earn a median annual salary of $87,850, with projected job growth of 17% through 2030.
Financial Advisors and Planners are accredited by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards (CFP Board), which ensures that advisors and planners meet strict educational, professional and ethical requirements. While accreditation under the CFP Board is not always required to work as a Financial Advisor or Planner, it vastly improves professional opportunities for those holding the certification, either by itself or along with other certifications, such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA).
Misericordia University, in a partnership with LCM Consortium and Rize Education, offer the certified financial planning specialization to provide students with expertise in high-growth areas in which employers are searching for talent.
Learn How to Be a Certified Financial Planner
James J. Pierson, Dean of Misericordia University's College of Business, talks with Ralph A. Capristo '10, Partner and Certified Financial Planner (CFP) at Forthwright Wealth Planning, about his career path and how to become a CFP.
Choose From a Variety of Career Options
Personal Financial Planner
Client Services Advisor
Associate Advisor
Wealth Management Advisor
Financial Analyst
Portfolio Manager
Why Certified Financial Planning?
- This program fulfills all education requirements for the CFP Board Examination.
- This program makes you eligible/readies you to sit the CFP Exam for Certification.
Numbers You Need to Know
$134,180
Financial Managers earn a median annual salary
17%
Financial Managers Job Growth through 2030 (over double average)
90%Percentage of consumers that view an advisor's certification as important
87,850
Personal Financial Advisors median annual salary
99
First-time, full-time undergraduate students receive financial aid in the form of grants and scholarships
86
Percentage of consumers that prefer an advisor who has passed a certification exam and rigorous education program
Featured College of Business News
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Misericordia University is proud to announce the launch of the Center for Workforce Development and Talent Solutions, housed within the College of Business.
University News & Happenings
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Misericordia University recently appointed Todd Sloan as the university’s new Vice President of University Advancement.
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A newly released study by the Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of Pennsylvania (AICUP) highlights Misericordia University as a powerful economic engine for the Commonwealth, contributing an estimated $164.4 million annually to Pennsylvania’s economy and supporting more than 1,400 jobs.
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Misericordia University’s Art Gallery Director Lalaine Little, Ph.D., and Psychology Professor Alicia Nordstrom, Ph.D., recently presented at the Association of Academic Museums and Galleries (AAMG) Annual Conference in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Misericordia University announces the successful launch of its Center for Workforce Development and Talent Solutions, which is housed within the College of Business at Misericordia University and has already built strong connections with regional employers and community partners while preparing to roll out new professional development programs this fall.
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Misericordia University’s (MU) Board of Trustees recently awarded the rank of professor emeritus to Joseph Cipriani Ed.D., OTR/L to recognize his 34 years of exceptional service in teaching, research, and contributions to the university.
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Misericordia University is proud to announce the 2025 recipients of the Jeff “Woody” Woodworth Award for Service, an honor recognizing staff members who exemplify outstanding dedication, innovation, collaboration, and commitment to the university’s mission.
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Misericordia University recently wrapped up another successful and enjoyable session of its long-running partnership with the Deutsch Institute, welcoming campers for the annual Celebration of the Arts camp.
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Misericordia University and Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) have signed a new affiliation agreement that establishes a formal 4+4 program, creating a clear and structured pathway for Misericordia students to earn a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree.
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Each summer, select Misericordia University undergraduates gain valuable experience through the Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) program. This competitive 10-week program pairs students with faculty mentors for hands-on, thesis-driven research across disciplines, from original projects to foundations for larger studies.
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Misericordia University students recently volunteered their time and skills at the Allstar Abilities: Sports Camp, an adaptive sports program designed for children with disabilities.
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Karen Klimas, MS, RT, RDMS, a dedicated faculty member in Misericordia University's Diagnostic Medical Sonography program, recently led a team of students on a life-changing volunteer mission to Santiago, Dominican Republic.
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Misericordia University's PA Jazz Institute was recently featured on WBRE/WYOU's PA Live!, spotlighting the university's signature summer jazz camp and its ongoing commitment to arts education.
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Misericordia University sophomore Kaitlyn Marley placed third in the nation in both the Finance Case Competition and the Entrepreneurship Pitch Competition at the 2024 Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) National Leadership Conference, held May 30 to June 2 in Dallas, Texas.
Misericordia University has announced the addition of a new Bachelor of Arts in sociology program, launching fall 2025, through its College of Arts and Sciences.
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Marko Marcinko, Misericordia University Director of Music Performance, has been awarded the Centennial Medalist Award by the University of Miami's Frost School of Music.
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