%
of CFP® Professionals being Women
Female representation among Certified Financial Planners (CFPs) has seen only incremental growth, with only 23.5% of Certified Financial Planning® professionals being women—a number that has remained stagnant since the first study in 2013.2
23.5
FEMALE REPRESENTATION among Certified Financial Planners (CFPs) has seen only incremental growth, with only 23.5% of Certified Financial Planning® professionals being women—a number that has remained stagnant since the first study in 2013.(2)
- Female Representation among CFPs 23.5%
Female representation among Certified Financial Planners (CFPs) has seen only incremental growth, with only 23.5% of Certified Financial Planning® professionals being women—a number that has remained stagnant since the first study in 2013.2
Despite ongoing efforts, a persistent pay gap remains between male and female advisors in the Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) industry. The recent InvestmentNews Advisor Benchmarking Study reveals that the average base salary for men is $140,617, while women earn $91,419.3
70%
Women advisors face a shortage of specialized training for their distinct needs, with 70% expressing challenges in finding a culturally fitting firm. 4
- Advice Firms surveyed with Women in Client-facing Roles 33%
- Women in Administrative or Operations Roles 88%