Examine the finance and economics of individuals, households, and small businesses. From risk management to retirement and estate planning, you'll study how the marketplace meets client needs. As the only major on campus qualifying you to sit for the Certified Financial Planner™ exam upon graduation, this program prepares you for an immediate resume booster.

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Learn

Study the principles of personal finance in topic areas like investments, tax, retirement, estate planning, higher education planning, general cash flow principles, and risk management. You'll master the domains, processes, and ethical standards required to become a financial planning professional.

Do

Compete in national financial planning competitions and network within organizations like the Financial Planning Association and the International Association of Registered Financial Consultants. You'll participate in the largest Financial Planning Career Day event in the country and join an active financial planning club focused on interdisciplinary collaboration.

Advance

Graduate with the qualifications needed to sit for the Certified Financial Planner™ exam. Upon passing and meeting the experience requirement, you'll hold the CFP® designation, readying you to serve as an expert wealth manager, investment advisor, or insurance agent.

Lindsay March
Academic Advisor

300B Mumford Hall
217-333-0942
lmarch@illinois.edu

Majors covered: Financial Planning

Lindsay March