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Support Those Who Serve, Council with Confidence

Military Essentials 2nd ed. was developed in partnership with FINRA Investor Education Foundation. Acquire the unique expertise needed to financially empower servicemembers in all branches of the military. 

  • Pre-approved for 18 CEUs for AFC® certified professionals
  • Pre-approved for 18 experience hours for AFC® candidates
  • Pre-approval for 10 CFP® CE credits

Program cost: $399*

*Special pricing available for groups of 10 or more. AFCPE members save 10%.

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What You Can Expect From Military Essentials 2nd ed.

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Self-Directed Online Learning

Military Essentials 2nd ed. is a robust course following the entire financial journey of servicemembers from entry into the military to post-military services. The course offers approximately 18 hours of self-directed online learning. 

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Relevant Payroll Topics

Topics like deductions, allotments, allowances, banking and lending, retirement, the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), healthcare, dependents, life insurance, tax considerations, Leave and Earnings Statements (LES) and payslips, educational programs, student loans, legal matters, and living, working, and moving in the military.


Learning on Your Terms

Flexible study timeline giving you 12 months from your registration date to complete.

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Real-World Education

21 modules featuring case studies, real-world examples, engaging activities, and actual accounts of counseling sessions to help you better retain information. 

What People Are Saying About Military Essentials 2nd ed.

"Military Essentials provided military specific terminology and programs that enabled me to better understand issues faced by our Department of Defense military and civilians. This applied to everything from retirement plans, permanent change of station orders, combat pay, etc. The course was well-paced and easy to utilize."
Michael Pardon, AFC®
Michael Pardon, AFC®President/CEO, Sea Air Federal Credit Union
“This course not only reinforced my existing knowledge but also broadened my perspective on the complexities faced by today’s military families. I highly recommend the Military Essentials 2nd ed. course to professionals working in family support, financial counseling, or related fields. It offers a valuable foundation for anyone committed to serving the military community.”
Arndrea ThomasAFC®, CIV

About FINRA Foundation

The FINRA Investor Education Foundation provides investors with high-quality, easily accessible information and tools to better understand the markets and the basic principles of saving and investing. In 2006, the Foundation launched a multifaceted program to expand the saving and investing knowledge of military service members and their spouses, including a free, unbiased resource, saveandinvest.org/military. A proud collaborator in the Department of Defense Financial Readiness Campaign, the Foundation also presents financial education forums at military installations worldwide.

FINRA Foundation offers additional resources for Military Financial Educators here.

Empower Servicemembers with Financial Education 

Enroll in Military Essentials 2nd ed. today and start gaining the specialized knowledge to needed to support. 

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