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The CTFA advisory board has determined that a competent trust advisor professional's expertise includes the following domains: 

Please review the CTFA Exam Outline for additional details, as well as the FAQ Document and Webinar on Exam Changes.

While ABA recommends these resources as appropriate examination preparation, ABA does not guarantee that you will pass the exam by completing these educational programs or studying these materials alone. The CTFA exam assesses not only your knowledge of the topics on the exam outline, but also your application of that knowledge. You should refer frequently to the CTFA Exam Outline when preparing for the exam.

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