CEFP EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS 2025/2026
Topic 1: Financial Planning Process - ...
6 step process: EGADIM - 1. Establish Relationship
2. Gather Information
3. Analyze data
4. Develop plan
5. Implement
6. Monitor
Step 1: Establish Relationship - • Services that will be provided
• compensation/billing
• Responsibilities of both client/planner
• Time frame of relationship
Step 2: Gather quantitative and qualitative data - • It is important that goals be defined before
any recommendations
• A goal should be specific, prioritized and quantified
• Fact finder form
Step 3: Analyze data - • Identify strengths and weaknesses
• Analysis of current position
• Should be based on realistic assumptions
, Step 4: Develop Plan - • Objective
• Should be presented to client
• Mutually decide on revisions
• Prioritized list of implementation steps and timing
Step 5: Implement - • Work closely with other professional team members
• Help client with product acquisitions
Step 6: Monitor - • Fed tax changes
• Economic changes
• Modifications to plan
Topic 2: Code of Ethics & Professional Responsibility + Disciplinary Rules Procedures - ...
Aspirational Principles - • Integrity
• Objectivity
• Competence
• Fairness
• Confidentiality
• Professionalism
• Diligence
Confidential Information can be disclosed only when... - • The client consents
• Court ordered
• CFP must defend accusations
• Civil suit between client and CFP
ANSWERS 2025/2026
Topic 1: Financial Planning Process - ...
6 step process: EGADIM - 1. Establish Relationship
2. Gather Information
3. Analyze data
4. Develop plan
5. Implement
6. Monitor
Step 1: Establish Relationship - • Services that will be provided
• compensation/billing
• Responsibilities of both client/planner
• Time frame of relationship
Step 2: Gather quantitative and qualitative data - • It is important that goals be defined before
any recommendations
• A goal should be specific, prioritized and quantified
• Fact finder form
Step 3: Analyze data - • Identify strengths and weaknesses
• Analysis of current position
• Should be based on realistic assumptions
, Step 4: Develop Plan - • Objective
• Should be presented to client
• Mutually decide on revisions
• Prioritized list of implementation steps and timing
Step 5: Implement - • Work closely with other professional team members
• Help client with product acquisitions
Step 6: Monitor - • Fed tax changes
• Economic changes
• Modifications to plan
Topic 2: Code of Ethics & Professional Responsibility + Disciplinary Rules Procedures - ...
Aspirational Principles - • Integrity
• Objectivity
• Competence
• Fairness
• Confidentiality
• Professionalism
• Diligence
Confidential Information can be disclosed only when... - • The client consents
• Court ordered
• CFP must defend accusations
• Civil suit between client and CFP