Scholz completes CFP certification requirements

Curtis Scholz of Edward Jones in Colfax has been authorized by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards to use the certification mark CFP.

Scholz successfully completed initial certification requirements, which included completion of financial planning coursework and passing a comprehensive examination.

Individuals who hold certification must agree to meet ongoing continuing education requirements and uphold CFP Board's Code of Ethics and Professional Responsibility and Financial Planning Practice Standards.

Edward Jones, a Fortune 500 company, provides financial services for individual investors in the United States and, through its affiliate, in Canada.

Every aspect of the firm's business, from the types of investment options offered to the location of branch offices, is designed to cater to individual investors in the communities in which they live and work. The firm's 14,000-plus financial advisors work directly with nearly seven million clients.

Edward Jones, which ranked sixth on Fortune Magazine's 100 Best Companies to Work For in 2015 is headquartered in St. Louis.