This concentration, when completed with our non-thesis option, will prepare you to be a client-focused financial planner. The M.S. non-thesis in Financial Planning will prepare you to:-Help people create and manage wealth-Counsel others on tax matters-Teach others about personal finance-Advise others on transferring wealth-Research investment opportunitiesUpon completion of this concentration, you will be prepared to sit for the Certified Financial Plannerâ„¢ examination.