India recorded a 10% year-on-year growth in the number of Certified Financial Planner\u00ae professionals in 2025, taking the total number of CFP\u00ae professionals in the country to 3,534 by December 31, 2025, said a press release issued by FPSB India.<\/p>\n
Globally, the CFP\u00ae professional community grew to 2.36 lakh across 29 territories in 2025, with a net addition of 5,652 professionals over the previous year.<\/p>\n
In India, the increase reflects rising awareness of professional financial planning and growing demand for ethical, client-centric financial advice.<\/p>\n
Globally, the profession is also becoming younger and more diverse. In 2025, 62.1% of individuals who achieved CFP\u00ae certification were under the age of 40, while 37.9% were women. In India, women currently represent approximately 23.6% of CFP\u00ae professionals, indicating gradual progress toward gender diversity in the financial planning ecosystem.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
In the press release, Dante De Gori, CFP\u00ae, Global CEO, FPSB said, \u201cGrowing demand for trusted, client-centric financial advice continues to drive the expansion of the CFP\u00ae 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\u00ae professionals will play a critical role in helping individuals make informed financial decisions and strengthen their long-term financial well-being.\u201d<\/p>\n
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