Financial Planning AssociationFinancial Planning AssociationFPA_f0bf3d23-d85a-4652-b130-8b361e0f1643To foster the value of financial planning and advance the financial planning profession._abbfe5da-f950-4123-8d7e-d67c0eb645a3CompetenceOur dedication to competence requires not only lifelong learning, but also that we continually assess our ability to appropriately and effectively address the needs of those we serve.IntegrityWe strive to have ever more congruence between our words and deeds, and to deliver genuine value to those whom we serve.RelationshipsWe are committed to open, inclusive and respectful relationships, including collaboration among diverse parties on common interests.StewardshipWe recognize our responsibility to act with vision, ever mindful of the effects of our actions today and tomorrow on the future.Unification and FocusUnify the voice, focus and resources of the financial planning community, bringing together those who champion the financial planning process. _e7326d51-2f5f-4697-8571-f3e1e5e0394e1Success and GrowthFacilitate the success of our members and grow the organization._57cdf168-bc61-4f31-813d-43e041a64a772KnowledgeCultivate the body of knowledge of personal financial planning._239a0581-fed7-4eb8-bc92-9a90d6c3ef893Awareness and ServiceAdvance awareness of the characteristics of professional financial planners and support the standards of the CFP certification in order to serve the public._98b109df-f774-4ebb-b6cc-fdb21c1c38e14Definition and CommunicationDefine and effectively communicate a common understanding of the discipline of personal financial planning and the benefits of its use._c5b24a2e-335a-45bc-a1c4-2fcd63b4fa0852010-02-08http://www.fpanet.org/AboutFPA/Organization/CoreBeliefs/ArthurColman (www.drybridge.com)colman@drybridge.com