Pass. Together.
For over 25 years, Brett Danko and his team have helped tens of thousands of students earn their CFP® certification.
They're ready to help you, too.
The Danko Difference
There are a lot of ways to study for the CFP® exam. Most of them leave you buried in material, on your own, hoping for the best.
Danko Education is built differently.
We strip away everything that doesn't matter and zero in on exactly what you need to pass — delivered by instructors who are genuinely great at teaching this stuff. Not just credentialed. Not just experienced. Actually, surprisingly, kind of fun.
Complex tax code? Made memorable. Retirement planning formulas? Broken down until they click. Estate planning concepts that make your eyes glaze over? Not here.
Our students don't just survive the CFP® exam — they walk in confident, prepared, and ready.
Fast and Focused
Complete your CFP® certification in as little as nine months, about half the time of traditional programs.
Our streamlined curriculum is built around one question: what does it actually take to pass? Nothing more. Nothing less.
Learn from the Best
Every course is designed and taught by a practicing CFP® professional. These aren't career academics, they're active financial planners who know how the exam works, how the industry works, and how to make complex material stick.
(They also know how to keep a classroom from falling asleep, which helps.)
Join Our Community
When you join Danko Education, you're not buying a course, you're joining a community.
Real instructors answer real questions. A dedicated support team picks up the phone. Fellow students connect through cohorts and study groups that stay together all the way to exam day.
You will never feel like you're doing this alone.
At Danko Education, you're never just a name on a roster.
You're a future CFP® professional, and we'll treat you like one.
Meet the Team
Real Instructors. Real Experience. Surprisingly Good at This.
What Students Say About Danko Education
"Thanks Danko and team for all the help. I started this journey in April, completing all the education and only using Danko Material. I passed this morning!"
M.F.
"Thank you Brett Danko Live Review - November '23 CFP Exam and team. I followed the process and I passed my CFP Exam! Follow the process and you will too!"
J.P.
"Passed today and feeling so grateful for this program and group! Beyond the exam and the marks, the review has honestly improved my financial planning conversations with clients 1000%. Thank you to the whole Danko team!"
K.K.
"I cannot thank the Danko team enough for their program. It was undoubtedly the most rigorous I have ever experienced. But when facing the most challenging exam I’ve ever taken… I can’t thank you all enough." A.F.
"I passed! Thank you to Brett, Choi GPT, Amy Leis and the entire Danko team! It's been a great ride!" B.B.
"A sincere thank you to the entire Danko team! I really connected with your method of teaching and felt 10x more prepared for the exam this time around. I'll be recommending your program to everyone I know who's looking to pass!"
-Demetrios K.
"Thank you for much to Brett and his enthusiastic team for helping me pass this exam! I am delighted I did the review with you. I also really appreciate that Brett and other instructors are so enthusiastic about us PASSING!!!"
-Viktoria P.
"Thank you to all of the team for all of their time and support, it was a phenomenal experience with the program. The materials were all so well put together and all of the review sessions with the team, Adam and Matt especially, were incredibly helpful."
-Sean S.
"The Danko Team is amazing! I never thought a 40 hour live review could be fun, but John Choi made it amazing. The Signature Plus program was the best. Having the videos to watch along with the books made the difference for me. Additionally, having Adam responding within 24 hours to my questions the week before the exam shows how much you all care about your students. "
-Scott B.
YOUR PATH TO CFP® CERTIFICATION
CFP® pros need to meet CFP Board's education, exam, and continuing education requirements. Learn more about these requirements here.
Register for CFP® Education Classes
Seven courses covering everything required by CFP Board: General Principles, Insurance, Investments, Income Tax, Retirement Planning, Estate Planning, and Capstone.
*Registration is not open yet. Sign up to receive an email when registration opens.
Danko Education has partnered with many leading financial firms to offer discounted pricing on CFP® Education and Exam Prep classes. Before registering, click here to see if your firm is a partner.
Get Ready for the CFP® Exam
Already completed your education requirement? Our live and virtual review programs are built around one thing: passing the exam. With 35+ hours of live instruction and more than 3,500 practice questions — quizzes, mock exams, and case studies — you'll walk into exam day having seen it all before.
REGISTER FOR LIVE REVIEW EXAM PREP:
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Danko Education has partnered with many leading financial firms to offer discounted pricing on CFP® Education and Exam Prep classes. Before registering, click here to see if your firm is a partner.
Get Continuing Education Credits
Stay current and keep your CFP® certification active with CE courses taught by the same instructors who got you certified.
We offer 2 opportunities for Continuing Education:
A 2-hour CFP Board Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct and a 6-hour CFP® Pro Day of CE.
HOW TO BECOME A CFP® Pro
1. EDUCATION
"The education requirement helps to provide the knowledge required to deliver professional, competent and ethical financial planning services to clients. There are two main parts to the requirement: completion of CFP Board-approved coursework, and a bachelor's degree in any discipline from an accredited college or university." (CFP Board)
The Brett Danko Fast Track CFP Certification Program fulfills the coursework required to take the CFP® exam. Our program includes 7 classes:
- FP101: General Principles
- FP102: Insurance
- FP103: Investments
- FP104: Income Tax
- FP105: Retirement
- FP106: Estate
- FP107: Capstone - Case Study
2. PASS THE EXAM
The CFP® exam is offered three times per year (March, July, and November) and tests your ability to apply financial planning knowledge to real-life situations. Test topics include the financial planning process and principles, insurance, tax planning, income and retirement planning, estate planning, risk management, and more.
The Brett Danko Live Review centers on application, analysis, and case evaluation through 35+ classroom hours and materials including 3,500+ questions on quizzes, mock exams, and case studies.
3. EXPERIENCE
The experience requirement prepares you to provide personal financial planning to the public as a CFP® professional. There are many ways to satisfy this requirement, and experience may be gained before or after you take the CFP® exam. Ultimately, you must complete 6,000 hours of professional experience related to the financial planning process, or 4,000 hours of apprenticeship experience that meets additional requirements.
4. ETHICS
From cfp.net
"The ethics requirement is an important step on your path to CFP® certification. You must commit to CFP Board to act as a fiduciary, which means acting in the best interests of the client at all times when providing financial advice — and commit to other high ethical and conduct standards. You'll need to disclose information about your background, and CFP Board will conduct a detailed background check."
Still Have Questions?
Contact us. We are real people who want to help you figure out your next steps.
Call us: 609-303-3736
Email us: david@brettdanko.com
