Cheryl Holland, CFP® Recognized as One of the '30 Most Influential' People in NAPFA’s 30 Year History
April 4, 2013
Cheryl Holland, CFP® honored as someone who has played a vital role in advancing NAPFA and Fee-Only financial planning
COLUMBIA, SC – April 4, 2013 – Since 1983, there have been professionalswho have advanced the concept of Fee-Only financial planning and itsimportance to the public. Those people are counted among the ranks ofthe National Association of Personal Financial Advisors (NAPFA) andtheir contributions are being recognized as part of NAPFA’s 30thanniversary celebration.
The 30 Most Influential programrecognizes those NAPFA members and staff who have had a profound impacton Fee-Only financial planning, the organization, and their peers inNAPFA’s first 30 years. The members nominated deserving individuals andvoted on those they deem most worthy of being recognized. Cheryl R. Holland, CFP® of Abacus Planning Group inColumbia, SC has been voted among the 30 Most Influential.
CherylR. Holland , CFP® is President of Abacus Planning Group, Inc., afinancial advisory and investment counsel firm managing over$700,000,000 in assets primarily for individuals.
“We arethrilled to honor Ms. Holland and the other deserving individuals whohave each made significant contributions to the organization and to theplanning profession,” said NAPFA Chair Lauren Locker, CFP®. “NAPFA’srich history was made possible because of the contributions by those inour ranks, including Ms. Holland. While this recognition program couldhave easily acknowledged many more people, the members voted andprovided us a wonderful cross-section of people who have made NAPFA whatit is today.”
The 30 Most Influential includes people of diversebackgrounds, including solo practitioners, principals in large firms,past NAPFA chairs and elected leaders, and NAPFA staff. Ms. Holland andother honorees will be acknowledged at the awards banquets at the 2013NAPFA Spring Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada from May 7-10 and the 2013NAPFA Fall Conference in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania from October 8-11.
“NAPFA’sinfluence on the financial service industry is akin to the impact ofthe Gulf Stream on the Atlantic Ocean. I feel blessed to be amongpeers who care about making a difference in the world.” – Ms. Holland
About Abacus Planning Group
AbacusPlanning Group, founded by Cheryl R. Holland, CFP® in 1998, is acomprehensive, fee-only financial planning and investment counsel firmmanaging approximately $700,000,000 on behalf of its 186 clients.Abacus, a team of multi-disciplinary experts who work collaboratively toserve the clients and the Abacus vision, is a firm passionate abouteach client making smart financial decisions and dedicated to creatingpeace of mind for the client through skillful listening. Located at2500 Devine Street, Abacus can be reached by phone at 803.933.0054 orvia the website: www.abacusplanninggroup.com.
