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CFP Certified Financial Planner Vocabulary Game

Exam terms with clues and explanations by OpenExamPrep.

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About the CFP Certified Financial Planner Vocabulary Game

A free word game for the CFP Certified Financial Planner exam. Each round shows a clue for one of 20 exam terms across 11 topics. Recall the term, spell it out, then read a short explanation. Rounds pick a random term, so you can keep playing as long as you like.

How to Play

  1. 1Read the clue and type a term with the right number of letters (3 to 6). Abbreviations count: type the letters only.
  2. 2Press Check Answer or Enter. Each letter changes color to show how close you are.
  3. 3You have 6 tries. Stuck? Need a hint? asks the AI tutor for a nudge without giving the term away, and Skip moves to a new term.
  4. 4After the round, read the explanation, ask the AI to explain it, share your result, or press Next.
  • ARight letter, right spot
  • AIn the term, wrong spot
  • ANot in the term

Topics in the CFP Certified Financial Planner Vocabulary Game

2 terms

Professional Conduct

2 terms

Financing Strategies

1 term

Economic Concepts

2 terms

Health Coverage

2 terms

Investment Vehicles

1 term

Investment Returns

3 terms

Tax Planning

3 terms

Retirement Plans

1 term

Social Security

2 terms

Wealth Transfer

1 term

Client Psychology

Sources for these terms (19)

About the CFP Exam

The CFP exam is a comprehensive 170-question financial planning certification covering investments, retirement planning, tax planning, estate planning, insurance, and professional conduct. It's widely considered the gold standard for financial planners.

Exam sponsor: CFP Board. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Questions

170 questions

Time Limit

6 hours (two 3-hour sessions)

Passing Score

Pass/Fail (scaled)

Exam / Certification Fees

$825 early / $925 standard / $1,025 late

Exam sponsor website

Reported exam pass rate: 69%. for first-time test-takers in the July 2026 window (66% overall) This describes exam candidates, not OpenExamPrep users or results from using our resources. Exam sponsor website

Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the CFP vocabulary game free?

Yes. The game is free to play with no sign-up. Signing in adds AI explanations for any term.

How does the CFP vocabulary game work?

Each round shows a clue for one of 20 CFP terms. Guess the term in six tries: green means the right letter in the right spot, yellow means the letter is in the term but in another spot, and gray means it is not in the term. After the round, read the explanation and play the next term.

Where do the CFP terms come from?

OpenExamPrep researched each term from the CFP Board content outline and primary sources, listed under Sources on this page. The game is independent study material, not an official exam resource.

What is the CFP exam pass rate?

The CFP exam pass rate was 69% for first-time test-takers and 66% overall in the July 2026 window (CFP Board). The exam is offered three times per year in March, July, and October. With thorough preparation using 300+ practice questions covering all 8 domains, you can significantly improve your chances of passing.

How hard is the CFP exam?

The CFP exam is considered one of the most challenging financial certifications. At 170 questions over 6 hours, it covers 8 principal knowledge domains. The breadth of material — from investments to estate planning to behavioral finance — makes it difficult. Most successful candidates study 250-400 hours over 3-6 months using review courses and practice exams.