Edward J Harrington, Jr. (“Ted”) is the President and founder of Financial Planning Professionals, Inc. (“FPP”). Ted was born in 1955 and has over 25 years of experience in the financial services industry. In 1993, Ted earned the Certified Financial Planner ™ (CFP®) designation from the College for Financial Planning in Denver, Colorado. The Certified Financial Planner ™ (CFP®) designation is a professional certification mark for financial planners. It is conferred by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. after candidates have met all of the requirements for certification. Those requirements include having completed a Board-Registered educational program, having at least three years of qualifying work experience in the personal financial planning area, and passing the CFP® Certification Examinations. The exams are administered over two years and test a financial planner’s ability to apply his or her knowledge to specific client situations. Individuals who become certified must complete 30 hours of continuing education hours every two years, including two hours on the Code of Ethics and other parts of the Standards of Professional Conduct to maintain the right to continue to use the CFP® marks. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. has been selected as one of Financial Planning Professionals primary custodians. This is for clients who desire to have their assets managed on a fee-only basis.
In 1993, Ted founded Financial Planning Professionals, Inc. (“FPP”), a registered investment advisor. Ted is actively involved in raising money for breast cancer awareness.
“One of the greatest satisfactions I feel is when I help and then watch my clients retire confidently and happily without being overly concerned about their investment portfolios.” – Ted Harrington
