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View Details Browse All Programs cb12 repeater UPCOMING EVENT CAAFP 2024 The College is proud to host the upcoming 18th annual Conference of African American Financial Professionals (CAAFP), August 12–14, 2024 in Atlanta, GA. Over 1,000 advisors, educators, thought leaders, and innovators will convene for the industry’s largest gathering of African American financial services professionals Register Now Opens in new tab cb21 lg text callout The Beacon for the Financial Services Profession Client needs are changing. Markets are shifting. The industry is evolving. Since 1927, The American College of Financial Services has leaned into its mission to deliver applied financial knowledge and catalyze change . What Makes Us Unique cb12 repeater Our Journey Together Your Life’s Work Each day, you help clients understand financial markets and the issues that matter. Thousands of your peers partner on their path to success with us. You can too. Discover Why cb31 stats Outsized Outcomes For You. For Society. 200K Students have completed at least one of The College’s professional designation, certification, or graduate degree courses. 1,000+ Black financial professionals attended The College’s 2023 Conference of African American Financial Professionals. $13.8M Was donated by individuals, foundations, and corporate partners in support of The College in 2022. cb12 repeater Centers of Excellence Champion Causes, Connect Communities Our eight Centers of Excellence execute initiatives to advance the profession and ensure all Americans can achieve financial security. Whatever your passion, there’s a purpose for you. Explore Now cb33 testimonial slider - V1 & V2 The College’s education has been like body armor for me. I’ll absolutely be a lifelong learner. Terry Parham, MSFP, CFP ® , ChFC ® , CLU ® , RICP ® , WMCP ® Co-Founder and Financial Planner, Innovative Wealth Building What I learned at The American College of Financial Services gave me the confidence and knowledge to get creative with helping business owners and others in need of succession planning fund their own retirements. Irv Rosenzweig, CFP ® , ChFC ® , CLU ® , CRPS ® , AEP ® , AIF ® Executive Business Consultant, Diversified LLC When I’m talking to someone who wants to be a part of our team, it definitely sets them apart if they have a designation or degree from The College. We have developed our own career progression, and enrolling in a College program is a huge part of that. Kristen Kartisek, MBA, CLU ® Director, Senior Recruiter, Sequoia Financial Group The American College of Financial Services is the citadel of knowledge. Applied knowledge is power, and it’s allowed me to explain complex issues in a way clients and their advisors can understand. 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