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Meaningful work wherever life takes you As we enter the application period for the 2021 FINRA Foundation Military Spouse Fellowship, we approached two 2020 FINRA Foundation award-winning Fellows with some Friday Five questions. Learn more about their passion for this work and why others should apply for the fellowship program.The...

February 26, 2021

Welcome, Brandy Baxter, AFC®, FFC® My Work: Financial Coach and CEO, Living Abundantly My Roots: Born and raised in Toledo, OH. I grew up with a loving, hard working mother and three sisters. My Passion: I’m passionate about illuminating the space in someone’s mind with ideas and strategies to give them hope...

February 05, 2021

Jennifer Latimore is an actor who works in theatre, film, and television. She is currently working toward earning her AFC® certification.AFCPE: Tell us a little about your professional journey, and what inspired you to pursue the AFC® certification?Jennifer: Never have I felt that the word ‘unique’ more accurately describes me...

January 29, 2021

We know that money is already often weighing on people’s minds, especially those with critically low incomes. During these times of extreme uncertainty, people’s main financial concerns become even more immediate rather than long-term. The National Endowment for Financial Education found that 7 out of 10 people are concerned with their finances...

January 25, 2021

Getting to know Sean McPhilamy, AFC®. AFCPE: When someone asks what you do, how do you respond? Sean: I help individuals and families with improving personal finances, looking beyond behaviors. AFCPE: Tell us a little about your professional journey. What or who inspired you to pursue this career? Sean: Twenty-five...

December 18, 2020

Guest Contributor: Sasha Grabenstetter Continue the Conversation: Tell us what you think in the comments below or on Twitter.

December 16, 2020

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

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

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

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

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

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