The Financial Planning Association (FPA) is a U.S.-based professional organization formed on January 1, 2000, through the merger of the Institute of Certified Financial Planners (ICFP) and the International Association for Financial Planning (IAFP). Its primary mission is to advance the financial planning profession by supporting its members through education, networking, and advocacy. The FPA provides resources, sets ethical standards, and serves as a community for financial planners and affiliated professionals to enhance their skills and build their careers, ultimately aiming to help the public achieve their financial goals through competent and ethical financial planning.

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United States