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02/23/2026 | Press release | Archived content
12 States With Fastest-Growing CFP® Professionals Population: 2026
SmartAsset reports that the number of CFP® professionals grew 4.3% from early 2025 to 2026, reaching 107,558 nationwide, with states like Colorado and New Hampshire showing the highest number of certificants per capita. The analysis finds that competition for financial planners depends heavily on local factors.
ThinkAdvisorMichael S. Fischer February 23, 2026
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