If you’re passionate about helping people with their money to improve their lives,
then you’re in the right place.
AFC Certification | Essential Education | AFCPE Membership
Become an Accredited Financial Counselor® (AFC®)
Because the best financial advice considers more than just dollars and cents.
AFC® certification helps you better understand how diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences impact your clients’ money behaviors. The AFC also raises your confidence and credibility with your clients, and it is recognized by the CFPB and the Department of Defense.
As a MilMoneyCon attendee, please use code: MMC_AFC
to take $50 off your AFC registration.

Are you a military spouse?
“Begin a career that moves and grows with you in a community like no other!
Apply for the FINRA Foundation Military Spouse Fellowship to earn your AFC. Deadline to apply is May 2, 2022!
The program provides up to 50 military spouses with the education necessary to earn the AFC® (Accredited Financial Counselor®) certification and enter the financial counseling career field.
Many employers need well trained, ethical and caring financial counselors to meet the increasing demand for financial counseling services. Military spouses help fill this need while building a rewarding career that is flexible to the demands of the military family lifestyle.

Essential Education
At AFCPE we recognize that budgets and resources might be limited, but your commitment to helping people achieve lasting financial well-being is not.
Which is why we offer Essentials Courses:
Essentials Courses are online and self-paced to meet you where you are – giving you the tools and resources to make a lasting impact in the lives of those you serve.

- Money Management Essentials
- Financial Inclusion Essentials – Pre-approved for 2 CEUs for CFP professionals
- Military Essentials – Pre-approved for 5 CEUs for CFP professionals
- College Finance Essentials
AFCPE Membership
AFCPE Membership is more than a networking opportunity, it’s the place to find your people!
- Take advantage of free professional development
- Network and share resources with a strong, professional community
- Access research that informs practice
- Find career development and growth opportunities
- Take advantage of award recognition and grant funding
- And discounts and certification, education, symposium, and partner resources

AFCPE is hiring a Member Engagement Coordinator
Check out our Podcast!
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