I got some great news. I’m pleased to announce that I’ve finally completed my CFP program. It was a hard long journey but I got through it. This couldn’t have happened at a more perfect time being that I’ve been laid off for almost a month.
What’s next?
I plan to sit for the CFP exam in November so I’ve got about four good months to prepare. The exam is very difficult and will last approximately two days. As a result, I’ll be starting a 14 week intensive review, the first week of August, which will require me to put in about 4 hours a day of study time in order to pass this test on the first try. It’s an uphill battle but I’m up for the challenge. 
Future Plans
After I pass my CFP exam I’ll need to get at least 2-3 years of experience under my belt before I will be able to officially use those coveted three little letters behind my name. As a result, my plans are to start a tax and retirement planning practice, in January 2013, as well as start my non-profit AAMFL (American Association of Minorities for Financial Literacy). So I’ve got a lot riding on passing the CFP exam in November. I’m excited about branching out and creating my own future. It’s something I’ve always aspired to do but was a little apprehensive to do before now. Losing my job was truly a wake-up call for me. It’s a feeling I’d rather not experience again.
I’ll leave you with this quote by Moliere: “INNOVATION….The best way to predict the future is to create it.”
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CONGRATS!!!!!!
Thanks Victoria. I used our new logo!!!