Adam Masterson Receives CFP® Certification

September 26, 2025

Moran Wealth Management®, an investment management firm based in Naples, Florida, providing wealth and asset management services to sophisticated investors, announces that Client Relationship Manager Adam Masterson has earned the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification. The CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification, awarded by CFP Board, is one of the most recognized credentials in the financial planning profession. It is designed to ensure that financial planners meet rigorous education, examination, experience, and ethics requirements.

Key aspects of the CFP® certification include:

Diverse Knowledge: Candidates must complete a detailed course of study covering investment, tax, retirement, estate, and insurance planning.
Rigorous Examination: The CFP® exam is a nationally standardized test assessing the ability to apply financial planning knowledge to real-life client situations.
Experience Requirement: Candidates must demonstrate significant professional experience related to delivering financial planning services.
Ethics and Standards: All CFP® professionals commit to a high standard of ethics and ongoing continuing education to maintain their certification.

“I’m extremely proud to have earned the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification,” said Masterson. “It represents not only the culmination of years of education and experience, but also a commitment to placing clients’ best interests at the center of every recommendation. This achievement allows me to better serve families, business owners, and professionals who entrust us with their financial futures.”

A Naples native, Masterson earned his MBA from Florida State University and his BA in Finance from Stetson University. He is also part of a large family, with seven siblings, and enjoys fishing and time outdoors. “Adam’s achievement in earning the CFP® certification is a testament to his professionalism and dedication to excellence,” said Tom Moran, AIF®, Chairman, CEO, and CIO of Moran Wealth Management®. “His depth of knowledge and client-first focus align perfectly with the values of our firm. We are proud to celebrate this accomplishment with him.”

For more information on Moran Wealth Management®, call 239.920.4440 or visit MoranWM.com.

CFP Board owns the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®, and CFP® (with plaque design) in the U.S.

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