An Associate at Henssler Financial attains a standard of excellence for personal financial planning.
MAY 2013. Kennesaw, Ga.— Henssler Financial is proud to announce that Thomas C. Cole has obtained the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification. Cole is an Associate with the firm, where he manages client accounts on a day-to-day basis, as well as provides financial consulting for businesses and individuals.
“We are very supportive of employees continuing their professional development by earning certifications and professional designations,” said Gene W. Henssler, Ph.D., the firm’s President and Chief Investment Officer. “A career in finance can test your patience. Knowing Tommy has put forth this effort shows his dedication to the financial planning profession.”
The CFP® certification is designed to be a career-long process, requiring three years of documented experience that must be completed before an individual can be awarded the CFP® certification. The curriculum goes beyond investment products to include a range of financial topics and economic concepts, which are updated every few years. Applicants must also pass the CFP® certification examination.
“The designation reflects Tommy’s consistent commitment to help our clients Live Ready,” said firm principal Jennifer Thomas, CFP®, who oversees the Planning & Implementation Department. “Henssler Financial’s number of CFP® professionals, who work with clients to preserve and build their wealth, increases to 11 with Tommy’s accomplishment.”
The CFP® certification is a voluntary certification; no federal or state law or regulation requires financial planners to hold CFP certification. It is recognized in the United States and a number of other countries for its (1) high standard of professional education; (2) stringent code of conduct and standards of practice, and (3) ethical requirements that govern professional engagements with clients.
Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Inc. owns the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and CFP (with flame logo)® in the U.S., which it awards to individuals who successfully complete CFP Board’s initial and ongoing certification requirements.
About Henssler Financial
With assets under advisement of more than $1.44 billion as of March 31, 2013, Henssler Financial has been delivering comprehensive financial solutions to its individual, corporate and institutional clients for 25 years. Founded in 1987 by Gene W. Henssler, Ph.D., Henssler Financial provides solutions that incorporate a range of services, including wealth management, financial planning, tax preparation and consulting, small-business retirement planning and estate planning. The firm hosts Atlanta’s longest running and most respected money show on radio—“Money Talks”—airing Sunday mornings from 10-11 a.m. on Talk 920 AM.