We value our commitment to the CFP? planning process so deeply that it is ingrained into our duty to our client families as their financial advisors!
Excited to announce my achievement of becoming a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER? Professional! Embarking on this journey with the CFP Board, I made history as the first Army soldier to leverage their Credentialing Assistance (CA) funds for my education while on active duty back in 2019. I started my first class with just my laptop in a tent in the Fort Irwin, CA desert during an NTC rotation! Reflecting on the late nights of studying, I couldn't help but recall my father's, Marshall Dearden, CFP, journey to CFP certification in 1999, which adds an extra layer of pride to this accomplishment. Transitioning from military life in 2022 to working alongside my first and original boss, Laurette Dearden CPA, CFP?, RICP?, at Dearden Financial Services LLC has been an invaluable experience. Learning firsthand the integration of holistic financial planning with tax preparation has been eye-opening. Laurette's commitment to her clients and the industry since her certification in 1991 has set a high standard that I aspire to uphold. Joining the ranks of CFP? professionals – a legacy passed down by my parents – fills me with immense pride. With just a handful of us (out of the 98,931 professionals) having dual CFP? professionals as parents, I'm honored to continue this tradition. But this journey doesn't end here! I'm dedicated to serving our client families and expanding our impact within the Avantax community. Plus, I'm eager to enhance my expertise through the Columbia University Wealth Management Master's program. Here's to continued growth and success! ?? #CFP #FinancialPlanning