Your community. Your passion. Your impact.
Gain new knowledge, open your mind to new perspectives, and exchange best practices with individuals committed to helping people achieve financial well-being.
Join us in D.C. Metro or virtually at ExperienceAFCPE2026.
Tuesday, November 17th through Thursday, November 19th 2026
Attend
Register for Symposium 2026, where 800+ financial counselors, educators, researchers, and changemakers gather for an unforgettable experience of learning, connection, and renewal.
Exhibit
As a Symposium exhibitor, your presence helps spark connections and inspire attendees to carry their impact forward into the communities they serve every day.
Sponsor
As a Symposium sponsor, you support professional excellence in personal finance and global community impact.
What Makes Symposium Impactful For You
Symposium isn’t just a conference — it’s an experience.
It’s where 800+ financial counselors, educators, researchers, and changemakers come together to learn, connect, and recharge. Whether you’re diving into big-picture insights, swapping real-world stories, or discovering new tools for your practice, this is where research meets reality — and where community comes alive.
Why you don’t want to miss it:
🌟 Next-level networking with professionals who “get” your work
📚 Professional development that counts:
15 CEUs for AFC® professionals
15 CEs pre-approved by CFP® Board (TBD for 2026).
🎤 Keynotes + breakout sessions that spark ideas and inspire action
🤝 Access to industry leaders and innovative vendors who can help grow your practice
💬 Moments that matter — from hallway conversations to new friendships that last long after Symposium ends
Join us and experience the magic for yourself. You’ll learn and grow. And, you’ll leave feeling more connected than ever.
What Attendees Love About Symposium
Early Bird Pricing
Take advantage of reduced rates through September 30th, 2026. After the early bird special ends, the standard rate goes up $100 for both member and non member rates.
Make your plan to join us this year.
Member Rate
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Members save on Symposium with their special Symposium promo code.
*Access the promo code in your myAFCPE dashboard to receive this discounted price.
Standard Rate
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| $749 | $375 |
Become an AFCPE member to unlock additional savings to attend Symposium along with these benefits like media opportunities, access to discounts, and professional development webinars.
Need More Information?
Symposium FAQ
While the Symposium page is a good starting point for information on #AFCPE2026, our comprehensive FAQ is your ultimate guide to unlocking all the details about hotel, sponsorship, exhibiting, CEUs, and more.
Make the Case to Attend
Professional development and conference budgets are tight. We get it. That’s why we have prepared a letter for you to share with your supervisor to persuade them to approve your attendance.
Purchase 2025 Recordings
- AFC professionals are pre-approved for 15 CEUs
- Replays of live streamed general sessions, breakout session recordings, the Awards Ceremony, and more
Thank You 2025 Symposium Sponsors
Gold Sponsors
Silver Sponsors
Bronze Sponsors
Thank You 2025 Symposium Exhibitors
- Association for Financial Counseling and Planning Education (AFCPE)
- Association of Military Banks of America (AMBA)
- America Saves
- Coaching Capability
- Dalton Education by CeriFi
- eMoney
- Financial Coach Academy
- Financial Planning Association (FPA)
- FINRA Investor Education Foundation
- Foundation for Financial Planning
- Higher Education Financial Wellness Alliance (HEFWA)
- Magellan Federal
- Money Habitudes
- MyBudgetCoach
- National Endowment for Financial Education (NEFE)
- National Disability Institute (NDI)
- PowerPay
- Safe and Sound Info
- Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
- The American College of Financial Services Center for Military and Veterans Affairs
- The Holmes Corporation
- Your Financial Therapist
- Zeiders Enterprises
AFCPE® is dedicated to providing a harassment-free Symposium experience for everyone, regardless of gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, age and/or religion. Read more.
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