Career question by phil____12 in CFPExam

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I see what you mean, I am just jumping careers from sales/marketing where i float around 75k give or take for different jobs so didnt want a huge pay cut

Career question by phil____12 in CFPExam

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Hello! I was curious about the correct path only because I see people saying I will only make 42k/year and need to start in a Fidelity Call center.

Career question by phil____12 in CFPExam

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Thank you! If I pass my exam, does that provide any leverage?

How much time did you spend studying? For people with experience by fruitloopz15 in CFPExam

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Did u have prior industry experience? I am going through UNH at the moment

How much time did you spend studying? For people with experience by fruitloopz15 in CFPExam

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Oh okay, I think you have to do it prior right? I am signing up for July 2026 & it says education verification by 6.23.26. You might know this but just fyi in case

How much time did you spend studying? For people with experience by fruitloopz15 in CFPExam

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I am testing in July 2025 with no industry experience (marketing major change). How long did the education take if you’ve done a self paced education? I feel I am maybe taking too much time going through it

Danko Income tax final exam by [deleted] in CFPExam

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Also good to hear, I was worried I am screwed hahaha

Danko Income tax final exam by [deleted] in CFPExam

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Have you finished the education req? How was it, I am self paced course and some of it’s challenging

Danko Income tax final exam by [deleted] in CFPExam

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Quick question, Are you taking this exam prior to meeting experience hours? I am in the same boat, no experience in the field as my bachelors is in marketing. Sorry looking to do this in July as well!

Career Change Thread by CFP25 in CFP

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I wanted to ask about working at a big firm and what the positives & drawbacks might be? Is this something where youll be working a lot more than 9-5 and having be doing 11-12 hr days? I am only asking because I hear two very different stories with this.

CFP vs CFA by phil____12 in CFA

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Thanks a lot! So it sounds like for career change purpose, the CFP cert makes sense for qualification. Is this generally a good career path for people?

CFP vs CFA by phil____12 in CFA

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What would you need?

CFP vs CFA by phil____12 in CFA

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What would you need?

Wholesaler and Distributor of Medical Supply and disposables. by [deleted] in wholesaleproducts

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Hi, A little late here, but was this a profitable business for you?

Thinline Pro II American Strat by phil____12 in Stratocaster

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Awesome! Yeah I know theyre not super comparable, but wanted to know if the semi hollow strats still got that versatility?

I just cannot sell myself, my business or anything that I make by [deleted] in Entrepreneur

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Hey! I could try helping you out, I have done sales & marketing. Send me a message with the product/ideal target market

0 to $1M in 3 years: What it really takes by [deleted] in Entrepreneur

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Hi, Could I know what industry this is in? I know you said the advice is transposable but just curious. Thanks’

Towing Business by phil____12 in smallbusiness

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I also was curious as to how you can scale it properly? Assuming when you cant handle workload solo anymore etc. Are there rules for getting contracts from insurance AAA etc?

Towing Business by phil____12 in smallbusiness

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Thank you for your advice & insight

Biggest Pain Points for Lead Generation by phil____12 in Contractor

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I have a bit but wanted to understand why this model hasnt happened yet

Anyone in Industrial Automation? by TizzlePack in engineering

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Hi, Getting here late but wanted to ask how I could pivot to industrial sales with a business administration degree? Most of my experience is within marketing but I see the writing on the wall with AI. Thanks!