12/06/2025
We are incredibly proud to announce that Mike Silva has officially earned his CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER⢠(CFPŽ) certification!
In our industry, there are over 720,000 licensed financial professionals in the United States. However, fewer than 15% of them have met the rigorous standards required to become a CFPÂŽ professional.
This certification is the highest standard in personal financial planning. It distinguishes the elite from the crowd. To earn this, Mike had to:
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Master university-level coursework in tax, estate, investment, and retirement planning.
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Pass a grueling 6-hour board exam (with a pass rate of only ~65%).
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Complete thousands of hours of professional experience.
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Commit to a strict fiduciary standard, placing the clientâs interests above all else.
For those who know Mike, this milestone feels both well-earned and perfectly aligned with who he is. Before entering financial planning, Mike spent years as a competitive skydiver and wind-tunnel coach: an environment where clarity, communication, and trust are everything. He brings that same thoughtful, calm, positively-focused guidance to every client conversation.
Please join us in congratulating Mike on joining the top 15% of the industry! We are honored to have him on our team and excited for all the ways he will continue to elevate the client experience at GWS&A. đđ