There is a greater demand for CFP certificate holders in the BFSI domain and they would have an upper hand over others. A CFP professional could look at working with:     Banks     Wealth managements firms and distribution houses     Mutual fund and insurance companies     Boutique financial planning firms     Financial planning software firms The certification would open up the doors of entrepreneurship. Aspiring individuals could look at starting on her own and pursue a career as a practicing financial planner.