India recorded a 10% year-on-year growth in the number of Certified Financial Planner® professionals in 2025, taking the total number of CFP® professionals in the country to 3,534 by December 31, 2025, said a press release issued by FPSB India.
Globally, the CFP® professional community grew to 2.36 lakh across 29 territories in 2025, with a net addition of 5,652 professionals over the previous year.
In India, the increase reflects rising awareness of professional financial planning and growing demand for ethical, client-centric financial advice.
Globally, the profession is also becoming younger and more diverse. In 2025, 62.1% of individuals who achieved CFP® certification were under the age of 40, while 37.9% were women. In India, women currently represent approximately 23.6% of CFP® professionals, indicating gradual progress toward gender diversity in the financial planning ecosystem.
In 2025, more than 32,500 candidates appeared for the CFP certification exam globally, highlighting the growing interest in financial planning as a career path.
In the press release, Dante De Gori, CFP®, Global CEO, FPSB said, “Growing demand for trusted, client-centric financial advice continues to drive the expansion of the CFP® professional community globally. India is an important part of this growth, with increasing awareness of financial planning and a clear shift toward seeking structured, professional advice. As financial needs become more complex, CFP® professionals will play a critical role in helping individuals make informed financial decisions and strengthen their long-term financial well-being.”
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