What’s the difference between a CFP professional and a QAFP professional?


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CFP Professionals

Maybe you’re a small business owner with complex financial concerns. You could have property or investments in another country and need to deal with cross-border taxation. You might even be managing an estate and need guidance on estate planning. If any of these situations sound familiar, a CFP professional would be the ideal expert to help you achieve success.


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QAFP Professionals

It’s your first real job and you want to hit the ground running. A QAFP professional can help you get set up, creating a budget that includes starting to put money away for future goals.

You may have a lot of different bills and conflicting priorities with family and managing debt. A QAFP professional can get your priorities in order, sort out your debt load, and help investigate strategies to create a realistic budget that may allow you to pay off debt, meet your responsibilities, and even put a little away for the future.


Get to Know a Planner

Working with a CFP professional or QAFP professional who you trust will help you succeed, no matter your age, income, or background. Get to know just a few of the professional financial planners working across Canada below!

Meet Carla Dos Santos

CFP® Professional, Point B Financial

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Meet Jay Mallari

QAFP® Professional, Sun Life Advisor Cambria Financial Solutions, Inc.

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What services can I expect from a CFP professional or QAFP professional?

All CFP professionals and QAFP professionals follow a strict code of ethics and are trained to both help you manage your finances and offer advice on balancing your goals with your day-to-day responsibilities. They will listen to your needs, help you make a plan that fits your life, and work with you to adjust your plan as things change.

Working with a CFP professional or QAFP professional means you’re getting help from someone who is qualified, ethical, and focused on your priorities.

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