Executive Director’s Message

Written By: Rachael DeLeon, Executive Director

New Year. New Goals. Let AFCPE Support You.

I love the energy of a new year. The feeling of possibility. The excitement of setting new aims. The anticipation of trying something new.

One of my favorite things to see in the AFCPE community is the sharing of goals – and the progress along the way. The excitement of an AFC candidate celebrating the arrival of her certification materials on social media. The elation of someone who passed their AFC exam, and the warm messages of congratulations that follow. Even the disappointment when an exam attempt is unsuccessful, because it is followed by a flurry of encouragement from their peers.

The road to a goal is rarely linear, so having a support system can make all the difference.  As you set new aims for 2023 – or reprioritize old ones – let AFCPE support you in reaching your professional goals.

Want to expand your knowledge? We’ve got you covered.

• Register for the AFC Certification. Set yourself a part in 2023. The AFC is the only financial counseling certification that is NCCA accredited. It provides you with the confidence and credibility to make an even stronger impact with those you serve.
  • Already registered? Make this the year you take that exam! Sign up for a webinar review, or attend an upcoming exam webinar to help calm your nerves.
• Add AFCPE Education to your professional development plan.
  • Take an Essentials Course – now approved for more CEUs, and DEI and Financial Inclusion Essentials both satisfy your Ethics requirement!
    • New! Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Essentials
    • Military Essentials
    • Financial Inclusion Essentials
    • College Finance Essentials
  • Sign up for a professional development webinar – AFCPE education is available live or on-demand – meeting you where you are.

Want to grow your professional community? There are endless possibilities through AFCPE Membership.

• Attend a virtual meet-up or a coffee chat. Held monthly, these are fun ways to learn something new and connect with your peers. Coming in February:
  • Creating content using Canva – February 7 at 12 PM ET
  • Movie Review: Get Smart With Money – February 14 at 1 PM ET
• Ask a question in our active virtual discussion board. Join in the daily conversation and learn from your peers!
• Join or lead an empowerment community – Launching in February 2023.
  Interested? Email Member Services
• Listen to our podcast, Real Money, Real Experts. Available anywhere you listen to podcasts. Subscribe to the show so you never miss an episode.

Helping you reach your goals is central to our mission and our proven process. We listen. We guide. We support. We connect. It is our mission to ensure the highest level of knowledge, skill, and integrity of the personal finance profession. By doing this, we get closer to achieving our vision – a future where all people — regardless of income or background — have the opportunity to achieve lasting financial well-being.

Thank you for being a part of the AFCPE community. We look forward to supporting you in 2023 and beyond!

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