Course Schedule & Registration
The CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification is the highly recognized and respected professional certification among financial service professionals.
Minnesota State University, Mankato offers different options for meeting the education requirement for CFP® certification. Our 6 course program meets on Thursdays.
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Our CFP® exam pass rate is consistently above 75% over the past years, around 10-15% higher than the national average.
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Top-notch, helpful faculty.
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Support our local non-profit program by registering and become CFP® certified!
All courses are held at Minnesota State University, Mankato's Edina location (7700 France Avenue South, #500, Edina, MN).
2023 - 2024 DATES/TIMES
| Course | Schedule | Day & Time | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|
| CFIN 201: Principles of Financial Planning & Insurance | Aug. 31 - Oct. 19, 2023 |
Thursday, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
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Jeff Drayton
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| CFIN 202: Investment Planning |
Oct. 26 - Dec. 21, 2023 *No Class Nov. 23, 2023 |
Thursday, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
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Josh Wolberg |
| CFIN 203: Estate Planning | Jan. 11 - Feb. 29, 2024 |
Thursday, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
|
Cody Warren
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| CFIN 204: Retirement Planning | Mar. 7 - Apr. 25, 2024 |
Thursday, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
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John Comer
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| CFIN 205: Tax Planning |
May 2 - June 20, 2024
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Thursday, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
|
Cody Warren
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| CFIN 206: Financial Plan Capstone |
June 27 - Aug. 22, 2024 *No class July 4, 2024 |
Thursday, 3:00pm - 6:00pm |
Nathan Faith
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2024 - 2025 DATES/TIMES
| Course | Schedule | Day & Time | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|
| CFIN 201: Principles of Financial Planning & Insurance | Sept. 5 - Oct. 31, 2024 |
Thursday, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
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Jeff Drayton
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| CFIN 202: Investment Planning |
Nov. 7, 2024 - Jan. 16, 2025 *No Class Nov. 28, Dec. 26, Jan. 2 |
Thursday, 3:00pm - 6:00pm | Josh Wolberg |
| CFIN 203: Estate Planning | Jan. 23 - Mar. 13, 2025 | Thursday, 3:00pm - 6:00pm |
Cody Warren
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| CFIN 204: Retirement Planning | Mar. 20 - May 8, 2025 |
Thursday, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
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John Comer
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| CFIN 205: Tax Planning |
May 15 - July 3, 2025
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Thursday, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
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Cody Warren
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| CFIN 206: Financial Plan Capstone |
July 10 - Aug. 28, 2025 |
Thursday, 3:00pm - 6:00pm |
Nathan Faith
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Registration Questions & Help:
Center for Workforce Professional Education
Office Phone: 507-389-1094
General Email: workforce@mnsu.edu
