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The Certified Lease & Finance Professional (CLFP) designation is the preeminent credential for equipment financing professionals throughout the world.

06/03/2026

We are in Jacksonville, Florida for this week's Academy, hosted by First Citizens Bank. Our mighty cohort of 25 CLFP Candidates is eagerly diving into the CLFP Body of Knowledge to prepare for their upcoming CLFP Exams this weekend. We invite you to celebrate this team and the hard work they are doing to prepare to earn their CLFP letters!

Special shoutouts to Maurice Fischer for coordinating and leading this cohort, and to Lia Wax, CLFP for instructing this week!

06/01/2026

We are thrilled to begin a new week and a new month by celebrating the newest members of our CLFP Community. Please join us in congratulating the most recent recipients of the CLFP letters! Meet everyone here: https://buff.ly/RmzNoW9

05/31/2026

CLFP Foundation Announces 14 new CLFP’s.

The Certified Lease & Finance Professional (CLFP) Foundation is proud to announce that 14 individuals have recently earned their CLFP designation after successfully passing the online proctored CLFP Exam. The newest CLFPs represent a wide range of companies and roles across the equipment finance industry, reflecting a shared commitment to professional excellence and ethical standards. They are: https://clfpfoundation.org/clfp-foundation-welcomes-14-new-clfps/

05/29/2026

As the equipment finance industry continues to evolve, investing in people remains one of the most meaningful ways organizations can prepare for the future.

Dext Capital’s journey to bring the CLFP to its team is a powerful example of how professional development can strengthen organizations, expand industry knowledge, and support the next generation of leaders. What began as a small initiative has grown into a company-wide commitment to learning, collaboration, and continuous growth.

In this latest article, Conrad Nilsen, CLFP, CPA shares how Dext built a thriving CLFP culture through the Academy for Lease & Finance Professionals (ALFP). The story reflects on an important industry focus: attracting, training, and retaining talent through intentional investment in people.

Read the full article here: https://buff.ly/ur54XYx

For organizations interested in learning more about the CLFP designation, the Academy for Lease & Finance Professionals, or building professional development pathways within their teams, please contact our VP of Academies & Development, Mel Vinson at [email protected].

05/27/2026

This week's Why I Became a CLFP Wednesday highlights Joshua Johnson and his commitment to deepening industry expertise and strengthening value brought to clients and colleagues each day. Earning the CLFP designation reflects a strong understanding of equipment leasing and finance and demonstrates dedication to the work we do.

We’re proud to celebrate Joshua and are grateful for his work in the industry!

05/20/2026

On this week's Why I Became a CLFP Wednesday, we are proud to spotlight Nicholas Heins. We are always so appreciative of our CLFPs deepening their understanding of our industry and gaining a holistic knowledge of the leasing lifecycle while earning their CLFP letters. Please join us in welcoming Nick to the CLFP community!

05/19/2026

The third ALFP of May is currently taking place in Portland, hosted by Dext Capital! We are grateful for the strong educational investment Dext makes in its teammates and for the elevated growth of CLFPs on staff as a result of hosting an Academy annually. Join us in wishing everyone the best of luck on their upcoming Exams!

05/14/2026

We are growing and growing and will continue to do so with our second Academy of the week currently taking place in Minnetonka, Minnesota. This class is generously hosted by Huntington National Bank, and we appreciate their continued commitment to building CLFPs on their team. We love nothing more than seeing our CLFP candidates putting their months of hard work and studying into action in the classroom as they move closer to the Exam and earning their CLFP letters. We can't wait to welcome even more CLFPs to the community this week!

05/12/2026

Academy season is in full swing as we begin the first of three classes we're holding this month. We're starting May's Academies in Minnesota this week in our first class hosted by CoBank | Farm Credit Leasing. We are grateful for the hospitality and look forward to celebrating this team doubling their CLFP count soon! Please join us in encouraging this cohort as they prepare for their upcoming Exams.

05/07/2026

There’s something special about gathering together with people who care deeply about this industry and each other.

We are grateful for the opportunity to connect with fellow CLFPs at the AACFB Annual Conference, a space dedicated to collaboration and professional development. Conferences like these are the perfect place to strengthen the relationships that move our industry forward.

We extend our thanks to the American Association of Commercial Finance Brokers for continuing to support the CLFP Community and for creating opportunities for industry professionals to learn from one another and to keep investing in the future of equipment finance together.

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