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Study finds only 2.2% of finance influencers hold professional credentials
Original: Only 2.2% of financial content creators hold CFP, CFA or CPA credentials, study of 692 million views finds
A new study examining 692 million views of financial content has found that just 2.2% of financial content creators hold recognized professional credentials such as CFP, CFA or CPA. The finding has raised questions about the reliability of financial advice circulating on social media, where uncredentialed influencers reach massive audiences. Commenters are debating whether viewers should demand more transparency about creators' qualifications before following their money advice.
Why now: Concerns about the quality and trustworthiness of financial advice from unqualified social media influencers
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- Only 2.2% of financial content creators hold CFP, CFA or CPA credentials, study of 692 million views finds · Yahoo! Finance Canada
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