As the official publication of the Financial Planning Association®, the Journal of Financial Planning aims to expand the body of knowledge in the financial planning profession. With monthly feature articles, interviews, columns and peer-reviewed technical contributions, the Journal's content is dynamic, innovative, thought-provoking and directly beneficial to financial planners in their work.
Regular Features
"10 Questions" Interviews
Intriguing interviews with noteworthy people who make a difference, whether directly or tangentially affecting the financial planning profession.
Voice
Essays, letters and online discussions—a reader forum for opinions and dialogue.
The Observer
A quick-read, colorful roundup of industry and professional events, facts and figures.
Columns
Insights and practical tips from financial planning practitioners and industry experts, covering a comprehensive spectrum of topics: retirement, client issues, investments, tax and estate planning, insurance, money psychology, ethics, practice management and industry trends.
Focus
Provocative interviews and dialogue on cutting-edge issues affecting the practice of financial planning.
Contributions
Original technical articles and essays from industry and professional leaders.
Continuing Education Examination
A popular, convenient way for readers to earn continuing education credits for their CFP® certification and PACE licensing requirements. Continuing education exams appear in the back of each issue of the Journal, but they're also available online and free to FPA members.