Are certified financial planners required to have securities licenses, as well? Prepwise Answers › Category: Finance Careers › Are certified financial planners required to have securities licenses, as well? 0 Vote Up Vote Down Career Dev Staff Staff asked 8 years ago 1 Answers 0 Vote Up Vote Down Career Dev Staff Staff answered 8 years ago This is not a required license. That being said, it appears that most financial planners to have a securities license as well. Please login to submit your question [TheChamp-Login]