The National Financial Planning Awards 2026

Calling all financial planners, all across Canada.

If you believe in elevating our profession, and its positive impact for communities, families, and Canadians.

Then you’re invited to put your best work forward.

Register to compete in the National Financial Planning Awards & show us what great financial planning looks like in 2026.

*All competitors in the NFPAs must hold either QAFP, CFP® or R.F.P.® designations, and be in good standing with a regulator.

Anonymous Judging

Let your work do the talking.

Objective Criteria

Judged on merit, not ‘vibes’.

Human Touch

Use your heart & your head.

How It Works

Registration is open from Jan. 5th to Jan. 23rd, 2026

Prep your submission by Feb. 20th; choose your best recent work.

Submissions must be fully redacted & anonymized; see details below.

Competitors receive a 4-digit ID upon registration.

Your ID = anonymity. No one will know you entered (unless you win!)

2025 FP Awards Winner:

Meagan S. Balaneski

Portfolio Manager & Investment Advisor, Aligned Capital Partners Inc. (Vermilion, AB)

The FP Awards — presented by the Financial Planning Association of Canada (FPAC) in partnership with the Institute of Advanced Financial Planners (IAFP) and Globe Advisor — honour the best in Canadian financial planning.

This year’s winner is Meagan S. Balaneski, CFP, RFP, CLU, CIM, TEP (Vermilion, AB). Her entry stood out for clarity, depth, and human insight—guiding a client through real-world choices with both rigour and care.

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Read the Globe & Mail profile

"The Awards gave me the chance to reflect on my value, sharpen my craft, and ultimately aligned me with a community of like-minded planners (FPAC) focused on getting incrementally better"

Zak Smith, Past Winner

"Winning three times was an invaluable experience. Not only did it test my skills at the highest level, but it also provided a rare opportunity to receive feedback from some of the industry’s top experts."

Jason Pereira, 3x's Past Winner

"The Financial Planning Awards gave me the chance to present my work and receive invaluable feedback from seasoned financial planners. Winning the Awards challenged me to continuously hone my skills and keep learning!"

Ngoc Day, Runner-Up

The National Financial Planning Awards 2026

Anonymous Judging

Objective Criteria

Human Touch

How It Works

2025 FP Awards Winner:

Meagan S. Balaneski

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