FPA is proud to be a voice for CFP® professionals and all practitioners to advance the financial planning profession. The FPA Member Advocacy Council (MAC) to serves as the official mechanism to gather feedback from members on activities and programs of regulatory and certifying bodies. The MAC proactively engages FPA members to have their voices heard and so FPA can advocate on their behalf. The MAC’s work is determined by the actions of key agencies and organizations, including CFP Board, the SEC and FINRA.​