Awards & Recognition

Center Partner Melissa Joy Tapped for All-Star Team

Melissa received national recognition last month as one of eight people picked by Financial Advisor and Private Wealth magazines for the Inaugural Research Manager All-Star Team. She was featured in an article titled "Making the Cut" in the January 2012 issue of Financial Advisor Magazine. "Melissa Joy doesn't take things at face value, especially when it comes to investing," the article said. "As a partner at the Center for Financial Planning...she digs beneath the surface of the investments her firm offers to get a good look at what's really under the hood."

As Director of Investments, Melissa has been able to do something she's always enjoyed. "I've loved research since my geeky days in high school debate. I am so fortunate to have found a profession where I can hone those research skills. I get to kick the tires of different investment options and discuss investing with numerous money managers on behalf of our firm and clients. Recognition like this was unexpected and is truly icing on the cake!"

Award was based on job function of the person evaluated, fund selections and evaluation process used, study of rejected fund examples, and evaluation of challenges faced in the job and actions taken to overcome those challenges. Evaluations were independently conducted by Financial Advisor Magazine.

Center Included in 2011 Financial Advisor Magazine's Top RIA Ranking

Center for Financial Planning, Inc. has been recognized among the nation's top-ranked investment advisory firms for the past three consecutive years.

Financial Advisor Magazine ranks the top registered investment advisory firms (RIAs) across the country based on a survey of firms' assets under management and percentage of growth.

Center Among 50 Largest Financial Planning Firms Named by Investment News

Investment News has ranked Center for Financial Planning, Inc. #48 nationally as a leading registered investment advisory firm (RIA) that provides financial planning services to individual investors.

RIAs qualified and ranked by RIA Database provide financial planning services, derive more than 50% of their business from financial planning.

Center Honored as an AHA 2011 Start! Fit-Friendly Platinum Status Company

For four consecutive years The Center has been recognized as an American Heart Association Start! Fit-Friendly Company. For the most recent two years the firm received Platinum status, the highest recognition level. To achieve this award the health and wellness program met the following criteria:

• Physical activity options in the workplace
• Healthy eating options at the worksite
• Promotion of a wellness culture
• Implement at least nine criteria outlined by the AHA in the areas of physical activity, nutritition and culture
• Demonstrate measurable outcomes related to workplace wellness