The Cooperative Extension System: A Force Multiplier for Military Family Readiness Many DoD Military Family Readiness Professionals are not well-versed in the history or capabilities of Cooperative Extension System in supporting Military Family Readiness efforts (RAND, 2014). Cooperative Extension represents an underleveraged force-multiplier tool to serve families in the military with our practical, applicable education as members of the communities […]

Preparing for the People-Centered, Technology-Enabled, Financial Planning Engagements of the Future This session describes the current fintech environment and the best practices for successfully integrating these tools into your practice. We focus on using these tools for efficiency, saving the advisor time, and deepening the client relationship. Our goal is to maximize the effectiveness and impact of each advisor and […]

Education Office Hours Do you have questions? At AFCPE’s Education Office Hours, you can get an answer from an expert! Office Hours are ideal for AFC candidates and Essentials students who are struggling with the content and would like individual support. For the best success, write down questions as they come up in your study and bring them to Office […]

Practitioners Unite: Networking Coffee Chat Join us on Tuesday, July 18th at 1pm for a virtual networking coffee chat event! Connect with other financial professionals from various industries, exchange ideas, and expand your network—all from the comfort of your home. Engage in meaningful conversations, discover new opportunities, and build valuable connections in a relaxed and inviting atmosphere. Grab your favorite […]

Disparities in Debt: Making a case for economic equity Wealth can provide countless opportunities—paying for an education without student loans, buying goods without needing financing, and building a retirement nest egg, for example. Unfortunately, wealth is unequally distributed by race in the United States, and several key factors (disparities in credit reporting and scoring, student loans and other debt, predatory […]