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FINRA Foundation and AFCPE® Announce 2023 FINRA Foundation Military Spouse Fellows
WASHINGTON, Aug. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The FINRA Investor Education Foundation (FINRA Foundation) and the Association for Financial Counseling and Planning Education® (AFCPE®) announced today the recipients of the 2023 FINRA Foundation Military Spouse Fellowship. Thirty military spouses will receive free training and the credentialing exam to earn their Accredited Financial Counselor® (AFC®) designation, which...
August 29, 2023
Read More >FinEd50 Welcomes AFCPE to the Coalition!
FinEd50 Welcomes AFCPE to the Coalition! FinEd50 continues to expand the coalition by partnering with the Association for Financial Counseling & Planning Education (AFCPE), a national nonprofit recognized as a leader in financial counseling, coaching and education. As a part of the FinEd50 coalition, AFCPE will expand our reach by...
August 25, 2023
Read More >AFCPE® and FINRA Foundation Now Accepting Applicants for 2023 Military Spouse Fellows
WASHINGTON, March 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The FINRA Investor Education Foundation (FINRA Foundation) and the Association for Financial Counseling and Planning Education® (AFCPE®) are accepting applications for the 2023 class of FINRA Foundation Military Spouse Fellows. The national program offers eligible military spouses the opportunity to earn a career-enhancing financial credential —...
March 01, 2023
Read More >AFCPE® Announced 2022 Award Recipients Impacting the Personal Finance Field
WESTERVILLE, Ohio, Dec. 1, 2022 (PRNewswire.com) -- The Association for Financial Counseling and Planning Education® (AFCPE®) recognized 11 individuals, organizations, special projects, and initiatives expanding access to personal finance resources and education across the country as part of its 2022 AFCPE Awards. More than 20 award nominations were peer-reviewed, and honorees were...
December 01, 2022
Read More >FINRA Foundation Announces 2022 Military Spouse Fellows
WASHINGTON, October 5, 2022 (Newswire.com) - The FINRA Investor Education Foundation (FINRA Foundation) and the Association for Financial Counseling and Planning Education® (AFCPE®) announced today the 2022 FINRA Foundation Military Spouse Fellowship recipients. Forty-five military spouses representing more than 40 bases globally will receive free training and assessment to earn their...
October 05, 2022
Read More >The Association for Financial Counseling and Planning Education® (AFCPE®) Announces Rachael DeLeon as New Executive Director
WESTERVILLE, Ohio, September 14, 2022 – The Association for Financial Counseling and Planning Education® (AFCPE®) announced today, after conducting a national executive search, that Rachael DeLeon will serve as its new executive director, effective September 1, 2022. DeLeon has been a part of AFCPE’s team for nearly nine years serving...
September 14, 2022
Read More >AFCPE® and FINRA Foundation provide finance career opportunities for military spouses through fellowship program
WASHINGTON, March 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The FINRA Investor Education Foundation Military Spouse Fellowship program is accepting applications for its 2022 class of Spouse Fellows. The national program offers military spouses the opportunity to earn a career-enhancing financial credential — the AFC® (Accredited Financial Counselor®) certification — while working with...
March 01, 2022
Read More >AFCPE Members Recognized for Innovative Work in Building Economic Security in Their Communities
WESTERVILLE, Ohio, Nov. 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2021 Association for Financial Counseling and Planning Education® (AFCPE®) Awards recognize individuals and organizations across the country who elevate the personal finance field through innovation, expertise, leadership, and mentorship. "AFCPE Members' dedication to building financial capability in their communities continues to amaze and...
November 30, 2021
Read More >2021 FINRA Foundation Military Spouse Fellows Announced
Financial readiness is closely tied to military readiness WASHINGTON, Aug. 31, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- In an ongoing effort to increase the financial capability of service members and their spouses, the FINRA Investor Education Foundation Military Spouse Fellowship awarded 50 fellowships to military spouses seeking to earn their AFC® (Accredited Financial Counselor®) designation. The national program, funded...
August 31, 2021
Read More >AICCFC and AFCPE Announce Partnership to Expand Educational Opportunities for their Members
August 25, 2021 – Today, the American Institute of Certified College Financial Consultants (AICCFC) and the Association for Financial Counseling and Planning Education® (AFCPE®) announced a partnership that will enable members of each organization to benefit from expanded educational opportunities to both enhance their skills and better serve their clients. Founded in...
August 25, 2021
Read More >Are You Passionate About Helping People with Their Money to Improve Their Lives?
Are You Passionate About Helping People with Their Money to Improve Their Lives? WESTERVILLE, Ohio, Aug. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Association for Financial Counseling and Planning Education® (AFCPE®) is excited to offer scholarships to individuals and community-based organizations who are passionate about helping people with their money, and seeking the knowledge and skills of...
August 19, 2021
Read More >AFCPE® and FINRA Foundation Seek Applicants for Military Spouse Fellowship
Spouse Fellows increase the financial capability of service members and families while earning a career-enhancing counseling credential WASHINGTON, March 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The FINRA Investor Education Foundation Military Spouse Fellowship program is accepting applications for its 2021 class of Spouse Fellows. The national program offers military spouses the opportunity...
March 01, 2021
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