Mission Wealth Announces Fall 2024 Scholarship Recipients, Supporting the Next Generation of Financial Planning Professionals

Mission Wealth is excited to announce that we’ve awarded four recipients of the Fall 2024 Mission Wealth Scholars Program: Asa Hodrick, Andre Massicott, Kathryn Grover, and Samuel Vance. In partnership with the CFP Board Center for Financial Planning, this impactful program aims to advance the financial planning profession by providing financial assistance to individuals aspiring to become a CFP^® professional with a financial need and/or from populations underrepresented in the profession.

“At Mission Wealth, we believe that diversity in the financial planning profession is essential for innovation, inclusivity, and fostering stronger client relationships,” said Seth Streeter, Mission Wealth Co-Founder and Chief Impact Officer. “We are honored to support aspiring financial professionals through this scholarship program, helping to create a more dynamic and accessible future for our industry.”

About the Mission Wealth Scholars Program

The Mission Wealth Scholars program reflects our commitment to fostering a more diverse and sustainable financial planning profession. The program provides scholarships of up to $5,000 to students enrolled in CFP Board-Registered undergraduate or certificate-level programs, helping recipients take the next step toward achieving CFP^® certification. 

The fall 2024 cohort of four scholarship recipients increased our overall impact to 12 scholarships since the inception of Mission Wealth Scholars in 2022. 

Recipients also benefit from mentorship opportunities that offer career guidance, professional development, and financial support. This combination ensures that each scholar is equipped with the tools needed to excel in their financial planning journey. 

“CFP Board’s partnership with Mission Wealth represents another step forward in our efforts to expand the financial planning talent pipeline and diversify the profession,” said CFP Board CEO Kevin R. Keller. “The Mission Wealth Scholars program will help us usher in the next generation of talented CFP^® professionals.”

Our Commitment to Impact

The scholarship program represents more than financial support; it underscores the firm’s mission to inspire, educate, and empower others. By championing education, we foster a financial planning profession that better reflects and serves its clients worldwide. 

The ripple effect of this impact extends beyond individual recipients. Each scholar contributes to a broader vision of inclusivity, offering their unique perspectives and talents to the profession while inspiring the next generation of financial planners. 

Looking Ahead 

Mission Wealth remains dedicated to creating meaningful opportunities for aspiring financial professionals, breaking down barriers, and supporting growth. We are proud to celebrate the 2024 Mission Wealth Scholars and eagerly anticipate the impact they will have as they advance in their careers. 

This program will accept applications again in the fall. If you want to apply sooner, the CFP Board’s spring cycle opens on February 25, 2025, at cfp.net/scholarships.  

Please visit our website for more information about the Mission Wealth Scholars program and our ongoing efforts to make a difference.

About the CFP Board 

CFP Board was founded in 1985 as a non-profit organization that serves the public interest by promoting the value of professional, competent, and ethical financial planning services, as represented by those who have attained CFP^® certification. 

There were more than 100,000 CFP^® professionals in 2024, representing about 1 in 3 financial advisors in the U.S. and marking a 4.3% increase from the previous year. 

CFP Board of Standards sets and enforces the requirements for CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification. These standards uphold the competency and ethics of financial planners, ensuring they are committed to putting their clients’ best interests first. 

The CFP Board Center for Financial Planning advances the profession by promoting competent and ethical financial planning while expanding diversity among CFP^® professionals for the benefit of the public.

Scholarship Eligibility Requirements 

• Must be a U.S. resident; 
• Must be enrolled in an undergraduate or certificate-level CFP Board Registered Program at a college or university; 
• Or must be a resident of one of the above states and enrolled in an online undergraduate or certificate-level CFP Board Registered Program at the time the award is issued; 
• If not enrolled at the time of applying, scholarship awardees will have up to 3 months to enroll or forfeit the award; 
• Must provide documentation of program enrollment and costs prior to receiving the award; 
• Must have a demonstrated financial need OR be from an underrepresented population within the financial planning profession in terms of gender, race, ethnicity, disability, or sexual orientation, as explained in an essay to be submitted during the application process; 
• Must demonstrate commitment to the financial planning profession, as explained in an essay to be submitted during the application process; and 
• Must exhibit professionalism and the ability to enhance and maintain the profession’s public image as demonstrated in an essay to be submitted during the application process.