Michael W. Hart joined the Franklin Retirement team after a lengthy career in retail investments and banking management. He is a planning specialist and investment advisor representative for Franklin Retirement. As a natural problem-solver with a keen eye for detail, he works diligently to provide quick and effective resolutions to inquiries and requests. Mike holds a life insurance license in the state of PA and his Series 65 certification. Mike is also a Certified Financial Planner™.
Mike lives just outside Princeton, N.J., with his wife, Allie, daughter, Cecelia, and dog, Pants. When not working, his hobbies include purchasing guitars and vintage video games.
WHAT IS A CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (OR CFP®) PROFESSIONAL?
Michael W. Hart has earned the CFP® designation. The CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) professional designation is a formal recognition of expertise in the areas of financial planning, taxes, insurance, estate planning and retirement (such as with 401(k)s). The designation and trademark are owned and awarded by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. The designation is awarded to individuals who successfully complete the CFP Board’s initial exams and then continue ongoing annual education programs to sustain their skills and certification.
For Mike to have earned the CFP® designation, it means he met four critical requirements imposed by the CFP® board.
- A bachelor’s degree with specific financial education
- A passing performance on the CFP’s 170-question exam
- Multiple years of relevant work experience
- Demonstrated professional ethics (including an in-depth background check)