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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.”

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#FridayFollow: Meet a 2022 FINRA Fellow
#FridayFollow: Meet a 2022 FINRA Fellow

#FridayFollow: Military Spouse Fellowship Gina is a 2022 Military Spouse Fellow currently working as a Financial Counselor for the U.S. Army's Soldier for Life - Transition Assistance Program (SFL-TAP). Read more about Gina's experience in the program below! How did you learn about the FINRA Foundation Military Spouse Fellowship? I...

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AFCPE® and FINRA Foundation Now Accepting Applicants for 2023 Military Spouse Fellows
AFCPE® and FINRA Foundation Now Accepting Applicants for 2023 Military Spouse Fellows

March 01, 2023

AFCPE® Announced 2022 Award Recipients Impacting the Personal Finance Field
AFCPE® Announced 2022 Award Recipients Impacting the Personal Finance Field

December 01, 2022

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