How to Use the CFP® Certification Marks

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Guide to Use of the CFP® Certification Marks

CFP® Marks Use Fast Start
The purpose of this FAST START is to get you going in the right direction, fast. Please refer to the complete Guide to Use of the CFP® Certification Marks for all of the guidelines you must follow for proper use of the CFP® certification marks. When used, the trademarks must be displayed under strict use and reproduction guidelines, or their value as trademarks could be lost.

CFP®

• Always use capital letters.
  
• Never use periods.
  
• Always use the ® symbol.
  
• Always use with one of CFP Board's approved nouns: "certificant," "professional," "practitioner," "certification," "mark" or "exam."
• Always associate with the individual(s) certified by CFP Board.

CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™

• Always use capital letters or small cap font.
  
• Always use the ™ symbol.
  
• Always use with one of CFP Board's approved nouns: "certificant," "professional," "practitioner," "certification," "mark" or "exam."
• Always associate with the individual(s) certified by CFP Board.

• Always use the three components of the flame design (flame, "CFP" and ®).
  
• Always reproduce the flame design from original artwork.
  
• Never alter or modify the flame design.
  
• Always associate with the individual(s) certified by CFP Board.