Diversity among financial planners improved in 2021 though the industry remains one that leans heavily toward white men, according to statistics issued Wednesday by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards.

The group, which issues the certified financial planner designation, saw a pronounced uptick in female, Black and Hispanic practitioners last year. The number of Black financial planners grew by more than 10% from 2020; the growth rate was 15% for Hispanic CFPs and 4.2% for women. (*)

(*) CNBC Article: Diversity among financial planners improved in 2021 — but it still remains overwhelmingly white and male

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