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DOMINIQUE REESE, AFC® , FFC®

“With this designation I'm able to provide not only the fundamentals of money management, but I'm also able to coach and encourage my clients so they can build assets and grow in their financial life.”

BEN A MERCADO, AFC®

“I became an AFC® to give opportunities to clients that want financial change. My work requires professional development and to implement methods that promote that social change. I feel that AFCPE® sets high standards for professionals to achieve.”

Upcoming Events

January 2021

January 21

FPA Connect: Peeling Back the Curtain on Money Beliefs

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
FREE to AFCPE Members
January 26

Ethical Considerations During Challenging Times

11:00 am - 1:00 pm
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January 29

Quick Connections

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
FREE for AFCPE Members

February 2021

February 4

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#FridayFollow: Looking Beyond Behaviors
#FridayFollow: Looking Beyond Behaviors

Getting to know Sean McPhilamy, AFC®. AFCPE: When someone asks what you do, how do you respond? Sean: I help individuals and families with improving personal finances, looking beyond behaviors. AFCPE: Tell us a little about your professional journey. What or who inspired you to pursue this career? Sean: Twenty-five...

December 18, 2020

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Award-winning AFCPE Members develop programming and research to strengthen economic security in their communities
Award-winning AFCPE Members develop programming and research to strengthen economic security in their communities

December 08, 2020

FINRA Foundation News: Military Spouses Receive Fellowships to Conduct Financial Counseling
FINRA Foundation News: Military Spouses Receive Fellowships to Conduct Financial Counseling

August 27, 2020

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