Principle 6 - Professionalism An FPA member s conduct in all matters shall reflect credit upon the profession. Because of the importance of the professional services rendered by FPA members, there are attendant responsibilities to behave with dignity and courtesy to all those who use those services, fellow professionals, and those in related professions. An FPA member also has an obligation to cooperate with fellow FPA members to enhance and maintain the profession's public image and to work jointly with other FPA members to improve the quality of services. It is only through the combined efforts of all FPA members in cooperation with other professionals, that this vision can be realized. An FPA member shall act diligently in providing professional services.
Diligence is the provision of services in a reasonably prompt and thorough manner.
Diligence also includes proper planning for and supervision of the rendering of professional services. This FPA Code of Ethics was derived from the Code of Ethics and Professional Responsibility 1999 Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., All rights reserved.