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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
Read More >Building Capacity for Financial Security in Underserved Communities
Scholarships provide much needed access to personal finance certification and training WESTERVILLE, Ohio, Feb. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Association for Financial Counseling & Planning Education® (AFCPE®) recently awarded Strategic Impact Fund certification and training scholarships to 11 nonprofit organizations. Additionally, with the support of the National Endowment for Financial Education® (NEFE®), 100 AFC® certification scholarships...
February 18, 2021
Read More >Award-winning AFCPE Members develop programming and research to strengthen economic security in their communities
WESTERVILLE, OH -- The 2020 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. “I am inspired by our AFCPE Members’ continued dedication to providing accessible financial education and counseling in...
December 08, 2020
Read More >FINRA Foundation News: Military Spouses Receive Fellowships to Conduct Financial Counseling
WASHINGTON (August 27, 2020) – Military service members and their families often face unique financial challenges complicated by frequent moves, cost of living adjustments and un- or underemployment of military spouses. In an ongoing effort to increase the financial capability of service members and their spouses, the FINRA Investor Education...
August 27, 2020
Read More >NEFE, AFCPE Partner to Support Diverse Communities
July 29, 2020 - NEFE is launching this initiative through a partnership with the Association for Financial Counseling and Planning Education® (AFCPE®) to fully sponsor the training and credentialing of 100 new Accredited Financial Counselors® (AFC®), all of which will be people of color. AFCPE does important work to ensure...
July 29, 2020
Read More >Wells Fargo Foundation Expands Free Virtual Financial Coaching to Help with COVID-19 Hardships
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--With record numbers of U.S. adults filing for unemployment, and many people facing a lower income amid COVID-19, the Wells Fargo Foundation is supporting national nonprofits in expanding virtual financial coaching services, cost-free, to help the public adapt in these challenging times. These efforts are part of the Wells Foundation’s $175...
June 10, 2020
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