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Why It's Important to have a Certified Financial Planner™
 

They say that behind every great success story is a dedicated partner.

One of the most important decisions you'll ever make is choosing a financial planner. Over your lifetime they provide guidance, work with you to address issues as needed, and play a key role to help you meet goals and financial well-being.

Why choose a Certified Financial Planner™?

As a Certified Financial Planner™, David Cryden underwent a vigorous educational process culminating in a series of comprehensive examinations. Further, as a CFP®, he's been identified by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards as a person committed to competent and ethical behavior. In addition to his significant experience, he must complete 30 hours of continuing education every two years.

Working with a Certified Financial Planner™

Financial planning is the process of meeting your life goals through the proper management of your finances. Financial planning is a multiple-step process that helps you identify your financial position. These steps include:

1. Establishing and defining the client-planner relationship
2. Gathering client data, including goals
3. Analyzing and evaluating your financial status
4. Developing and presenting financial planning recommendations and/or alternatives
5. Implementing and monitoring the financial planning recommendations

To achieve the best results when working with David, you need to be prepared and should consider the following:

• Start planning as soon as you can and be realistic in your expectations
• Set measurable goals
• Understand the effect of each financial decision--play an active role in decision-making
• Re-evaluate your financial situation periodically

Working with David Cryden, CFP®, can be a very rewarding process. David provides a relationship-based service, so the more you participate in this dynamic process, the better the results. By having David Cryden in your corner, you know you're getting an educated, experienced, and committed professional.