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#SponsorSpotlight: Private College 529 Plan
Welcome to the 2021 Sponsor Spotlight series! As we prepare for #AFCPE2021, November 15-19, 2021, we are excited to introduce you to our Sponsors and the incredible people who work for these organizations. Learn more about the organizations and the people you’ll meet in the virtual Exhibit Hall this November....
November 03, 2021
Read More >#SponsorSpotlight: AMBA
AMBA Member Banks Provide Financial Products, Services and Education to Military and Veteran Communities The Association of Military Banks of America (AMBA), established in 1959, is a not for profit association of banks operating on military installations, banks not located on military installations but serving military customers, and military banking...
November 23, 2020
Read More >#SponsorSpotlight: Meet Shay Cook of FINRA Foundation
Meet Shay Cook of FINRA Investor Education Foundation Welcome to the 2020 Sponsor Spotlight series! As we prepare for #AFCPE2020, November 16-20, 2020, we are excited to introduce you to our Sponsors, and more specifically, to the incredible people who work for these organizations. Learn more about the organizations and...
November 13, 2020
Read More >#SponsorSpotlight: Meet Billy Hensley of NEFE
Meet Dr. Billy Hensley of NEFE Welcome to the 2020 Sponsor Spotlight series! As we prepare for #AFCPE2020, November 16-20, 2020, we are excited to introduce you to our Sponsors, and more specifically, to the incredible people who work for these organizations. Learn more about the organizations and the people...
November 06, 2020
Read More >Eight Tips to Help You Thrive at Your Next Virtual Conference
At AFCPE, the end of summer and early fall is usually a very busy time—not only are we getting ready for the AFCPE Symposium, but this tends to be “exhibit season” for us. Typically, our staff finds themselves in hotels and conference centers all over the country, flyers and giveaways...
November 04, 2020
Read More >#SponsorSpotlight: Meet Mia Russell of Wells Fargo
Meet Mia Russell of Wells Fargo Welcome to the 2020 Sponsor Spotlight series! As we prepare for #AFCPE2020, November 16-20, 2020, we are excited to introduce you to our Sponsors, and more specifically, to the incredible people who work for these organizations. Learn more about the organizations and the people...
October 30, 2020
Read More >#SponsorSpotlight: Meet Gordon Genovese of Zeiders
Meet Gordon Genovese of Zeiders Welcome to the 2020 Sponsor Spotlight series! As we prepare for #AFCPE2020, November 16-20, 2020, we are excited to introduce you to our Sponsors, and more specifically, to the incredible people who work for these organizations. Learn more about the organizations and the people you’ll...
October 23, 2020
Read More >#SponsorSpotlight: Meet Lauren Bringle of Self
Meet Lauren Bringle, AFC® of Self Welcome to the 2020 Sponsor Spotlight series! As we prepare for #AFCPE2020, November 16-20, 2020, we are excited to introduce you to our Sponsors, and more specifically, to the incredible people who work for these organizations. Learn more about the organizations and the people...
October 16, 2020
Read More >#SponsorSpotlight: Meet Amelia O’Rourke-Owens of America Saves
Meet Amelia O'Rourke-Owens of America SavesWelcome to the 2020 Sponsor Spotlight series! As we prepare for #AFCPE2020, November 16-20, 2020, we are excited to introduce you to our Sponsors, and more specifically, to the incredible people who work for these organizations. Learn more about the organizations and the people you'll...
October 09, 2020
Read More >AFCPE Community: FTC offers you free client resources
AFCPE members and the FTC have a lot in common. As financial counselors, coaches, and educators, you work to help improve the economic well-being of individuals and families. As the nation’s consumer protection agency, the FTC also educates people across generations about issues that affect their daily lives, including their...
January 10, 2020
Read More >Having Money and Understanding Money: Two Different Things
We are surrounded by money. We use it every day. But, for many, there is not enough accessible instruction to make a difference. For years, schools assumed parents were teaching money management skills and parents assumed the schools were teaching it. The end result is that many people were never...
November 18, 2019
Read More >Challenge Yourself: Getting the Most out of the AFCPE Symposium
[caption id="attachment_6769" align="alignleft" width="289"] Photo: Robb McCormick Photography - https://www.robbmccormick.com[/caption]Hello all, I don’t know if you are like me, but I love to attend conferences, and there are so many reasons why I love them. I really enjoy connecting with people who have a passion similar to mine, and I...
November 08, 2019
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