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Why Prepare with Brett Danko?

We have the highest pass rate and fastest pace.

How? For over 20 years, Brett Danko and the Danko team put students first. Our students receive the best support in the industry - from our instructors, our support team, and our awesome community of learners.

Personal Attention

Have a problem or concern? Send a message or give us a call and we will help you figure it out - even after hours.

Leading Educators

Our classes are taught by practicing CFP® pros with years of real-world experience and proven results in the classroom.

Vibrant Community

We maintain forums and Facebook groups so you can create student groups, ask questions, and stay up to date with important information.

About Brett Danko Education Center

Partners in Learning

Brett Danko, John Choi, and Amy Leis are a dynamic team. They are all CFP® professionals and have decades of financial planning experience. Each brings their unique personality, knowledge, and expertise to the classroom to help you understand the material instead of just memorizing it. Understanding these complex CFP® concepts will not only help you PASS the exam, but it will also help you apply them in your professional practice, making you a better financial planner.

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Register For the March 2026 Education Program

This program is for students who are ready to start their CFP® Certification Professional Education Program in August 2025. 

Upon completion, participants are eligible to PASS the CFP Board exam in March 2026.  A pre-exam certification review course will be offered in February 2026 (location/dates TBA) at an additional cost.

Important - program registration form must be completed before you can sign up for classes. After completing your registration form, you will have access to the links to sign up for the class(es) you will take to prepare for the exam. 

Class Schedule:

Cost:

$950/class (Total for 7 classes - $6,650).

Payment is due 30 days in advance of the start date of class (you are not required to pay $6,650 upfront). Credit cards are accepted.

Fee includes shipping of materials, practice cases, final exam for each module, and access to our online materials. Students will receive the course material when payment is received for the course.

DO NOT PURCHASE FLASH CARDS AT THIS TIME - THEY ARE AVAILABLE AT THE TIME YOU PURCHASE YOUR LIVE REVIEW.

Please login or create an account to access the  pre-registration form.

We Help You Succeed!

All of our classes are taught by a practicing CFP®professional.

Education classes are held once per month to give you time to study.

Our programs include key learning tips to prepare you to take the exam.

Our instructors have decades of real-world experience.

Education That’s Timely, Exciting, Informative

Brett’s not just a teacher, he is an active financial planner, just like you. He runs a successful Registered Investment Advisor, Main Street Financial Solutions, LLC, where he manages and advises his own clients.

Brett’s advice and feedback is rooted in real world, real time experience. Brett doesn’t just teach, he puts his words into action. He is also an independent financial planner, so he can provide timely, unbiased options and opinions.

A dynamic speaker and entertaining teacher, his insights and instruction will be your best preparation for taking the CFP Board Exam. If you already have your CFP® certification, he provides the kind of real world support you need through his online Continuing Education and fosters your knowledge to help drive your business to the next level.

Not only is his instruction and feedback informative and noteworthy, Brett is also easily accessible to his students. By signing up for his classes or audio updates, you will have his cell phone number and his e-mail address, giving you the individual feedback you need to better your career and your business.

What Our Students Say:

"I transferred late in the game from another educator who went way deep in the weeds and the entire Danko team has been incredible and got me across the finish line for my 5th AND FINAL TIME!!! I will be forever grateful to this entire team! What an incredible journey!"

L.H., Live Review student (July 2023)

"Passed! I am so grateful for the outstanding process/curriculum the Danko team have put together."

M.F., Live Review student (November 2023)

"I cannot thank you all enough for the amazing program you have built out. Any student who gives it their all is in the best position to pass possible. This certification is going to change my life and I would not be here without you all. Thank you, truly."

A.F., Signature Live Review student (November 2023)

Ready to PASS the CFP® Exam?