A Look at the Niche: CDFA® Industry Report

Real data on rates, revenue, business models, and where the profession is headed.

The CDFA® profession is growing — and the numbers prove it. IDFA's annual member survey captures how your fellow CDFA professionals are running their businesses, what they're charging, and how the certification is impacting their bottom line.

Whether you're already certified or considering the CDFA designation, this exclusive report gives you an inside look at the state of the profession — straight from the practitioners who live it every day.

By the Numbers

What's Inside the Report

Download your free copy and get access to:

• Revenue Impact — See exactly how the CDFA certification has increased member revenue — and what that could mean for your own practice.
• Hourly Rates & Pricing Trends — Find out what CDFA professionals are charging in . The majority now bill $300+ per hour — a sharp increase from 2024.
• Business Models in Use — From AUM to fee-only to hybrid structures, discover how fellow practitioners are structuring their compensation models.
• Client Volume Benchmarks — Understand how many divorce clients your peers are serving each year and how divorce work fits into a broader financial practice.
• Profession Demographics — Get a snapshot of who is earning the CDFA designation — years of experience, tenure, and where the market is heading.

Why This Report Matters

This is your annual benchmark — the only data source that pulls directly from practicing CDFA professionals across the country. Use it to validate your pricing, benchmark your client volume, and understand where the market is moving.