I have now read your postings from this string and there seems to be a common thread. Sorry, but that's what I'm seeing. I would suggest you look back over what I wrote carefully and give it some thought. Definition of akin - similar, like, comparable etc. An idea I've pushed for years.
Lawyers have a restricted and defined profession governed by the business and professions code.
Nothing, we both know that. Noone has questioned your credibility in any of the postings here. I certainly wouldn't because I don't know you or your practice. You missed the point entirely. While many CFP licensees criticize the actions of the CFP Board and disagree with their structure, mandate and authority to regulate, no CFP licensee I know questions the value of attaining the mark.