Become a 2021 AFCPE Member!
Not just another networking opportunity: AFCPE® Membership is the place to find your people.
AFCPE Members are diverse in experiences but like-minded in purpose. Membership brings together professionals from a variety of financial fields, providing you with a strong community, educational opportunities, and resources and benefits that enhance your work and career.
Membership Runs on a Calendar Year (January 1 – December 31) but brings value to your work and your career no matter when you join. Membership dues are not pro-rated, as many of the benefits are available on demand through the membership dashboard. Membership dues are separate from certification fees. Read AFCPE®’s Refund Policy here.
NOTE: AFCPE® membership and certification are completely separate divisions of the organization. While membership offers additional benefits to our certified professionals and provides a community for them to network and share best practices, certification is not required to hold membership. However, if you are interested in also becoming certified, please visit the Certification section of the website. AFCPE® Membership dues are nonrefundable.
FOUR AFCPE MEMBERSHIP LEVELS
Professional Membership
Our standard membership option - for the individual professional.
$150 annually
Candidate Membership
For those currently registered in an AFCPE® certification program.
$100 annually
Student Membership
For current university or college students studying full-time at the undergraduate (at least 12 credits), graduate (at least 9 credits), or PhD (at least 3 credits) level.
$35 annually
Emeritus Membership
For AFCPE® members at full retirement age (as defined by the SSA) and who have been an AFCPE member for 10 or more consecutive years.
Contact Rachael DeLeon for details.
FREE (and discounted) Professional Development
Free AFCPE® sponsored webinars
AFCPE sponsored professional development webinars - live and on demand - are included in your membership!
AFCPE® Symposium
Members receive a $100 discount to attend the Annual AFCPE® Symposium.
FPA Connect Financial Counseling
Community Webinars
Each month, members are invited to a free professional development webinar hosted in partnership with the Financial Planning Association's learning platform, FPA Connect.
A Strong Professional Community
Monthly Virtual Meet-Ups
Each month, we host an hour-long meet-up. Topics are selected for members, by members. Meet-ups allow you to expand your knowledge while engaging with members from across the country.
Task Force Involvement
AFCPE® membership provides you with a platform to help advance the field and create lasting impact. There are more than a dozen task forces with opportunities for leadership and involvement.
AFCPE Connected Community
The AFCPE interactive message board allows you to find and connect with other members from across the country around different topics and issues that are important to you.
Research that Informs Practice
Journal of Financial Counseling
and Planning (JFCP)
As an AFCPE® member, you have access to our esteemed research journal. New articles are published in June and November, and you can request a hard copy as well!
The Standard quarterly newsletter
Access current and past articles of The Standard, providing information which is timely, thought provoking and helps you do your job better.
Membership Monthly Minute
Our monthly e-blast that lets you know what's happening in the organization, in the field, and among fellow AFCPE® members. We love to highlight your work - let us know what you are up to!
Career Development & Growth
MentorConnect Program
For students or career changers, the MentorConnect program offers the opportunity to connect with a Mentor to gain insight and guidance. For more seasoned professionals, being a Mentor is a great way to share your knowledge and experience with future leaders in our industry. Learn More >
Employers
List your open position on the AFCPE® Career Center at a reduced member rate (50% off). AFCPE® members searching for jobs can upload their resume for free.
Award Recognition and Grant Funding
Mary O'Neill Mini Grant
A $2,500 annual mini grant for the development and implementation of an innovative, high-impact financial education project. This grant is open only to AFCPE® members. View Grant >
Annual AFCPE® Awards
Members are invited annually to apply for one of our member awards - a great opportunity to bring awareness and recognition to your work, your program or your organization. View Awards >
Tools, Resources & Technology
Partner Discounts
AFCPE partners with reputable organizations to bring you discounts on tool and resources that support your work and advance your career. Organizations like:
- Advantage Publications
- Credit Builders Alliance
- Datapoints
- Change Machine
- Edmit
- LoanBuddy
MemberDeals
AFCPE Members can receive access to exclusive savings on rental cars, Sam’s Club, HelloFresh, Calm App, ProFlowers, Blue Apron, Petco, and more!
More Discounts…
Professional Liability (E&O Insurance)
In partnership with AdvisersGold Select, AFCPE Members receive additional E&O insurance coverage benefits:
- Expanded coverage to protect you from any vicarious liability arising from your members of, or association with, an approved association.
- A 7.5% annual premium discount.
Financial Consultant quotes are also available through BizInsure.
AFCPE Certification & Essentials Training
- $50 AFC and FFC certification registration
- $50 AFC Exam
- 10% off Essentials Courses:
- Money Management
- Financial Inclusion
- College Finance
- Military Essentials
Prestige of the AFCPE® Member logo
As an AFCPE® member you are invited to use the AFCPE® logo, a symbol that demonstrates to your peers, your colleagues and to those you serve that you are an active participant in an organization that ensures the highest level of knowledge, skill and integrity of the personal finance profession by certifying, connecting and supporting diverse and capable professionals who serve communities worldwide.
Log into your myAFCPE profile and download your logo under Member Resources.
GROUP RATES
AFCPE Membership is for the individual, but for 2021 AFCPE Membership, we are now offering group rates for organizations who purchase membership for 10 or more employees
10+ = 10% off
20+ = 15% off
30+ = 20% off
40+ = 25% off
50+ = 30% off
Contact Rachael DeLeon for more information or to request an invoice.
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