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2025 AFCPE® Symposium Registration is Open 

Make Plans to Join Us and Save With Our Early Bird Rate Through 9/30/25

Reserve your spot for this year’s event either onsite or virtually. Gain new knowledge, open your mind to new perspectives, and exchange best practices with a community of individuals who share your passion for helping people achieve financial well-being! 
 
Phoenix-Glendale, Arizona | Renaissance Phoenix Glendale Hotel and Conference Center | Tuesday, November 18 – Thursday, November 20, 2025. 
 
AFCPE hotel room blocks are shared at the time of registration in the confirmation email. 
 
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The Clock is Ticking! Early Bird Registration Rate Available Through September 30th!

What Makes Symposium Impactful For You

AFCPE Symposium is not just a conference; it’s an experience and an opportunity to connect with over 800 attendees from various sectors, including financial counselors, educators, and researchers and engage in insightful discussions and workshops that bridge the gap between research and practice. The benefits of attending include:
 
  • Networking opportunities 
  • Professional development:
    • Pre-Approved for 15 CEUs for AFC® professionals
    • CFP® CEs to be announced in late summer
  • Inspiring and insightful keynotes and breakout sessions 
  • Access to industry leaders and business-building vendors 
  • Moments that create lasting connections 
Schedule-at-a-Glance

Early Bird Pricing

Be Part of Symposium and Save. Rates are the Same for In-Person and Virtual Attendance. Rates Increase by $100 After September 30th!

Member Rate

ProfessionalsStudents
$575*$325*

Members save on Symposium with their special Symposium promo code.

*Access the promo code in your myAFCPE dashboard to receive this discounted price. 

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Standard Rate

ProfessionalsStudents
$725$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.

Purchase Your Symposium Pass

Early Bird Pricing Ends on September 30th!

We understand that, for some, registration costs can be prohibitive. Have you considered applying for a Symposium Scholarship? Scholarships cover in-person registration costs to attend Symposium. The application window opens June 16th.  

What Attendees Love About Symposium

I found a cohort of people who were in my boat and together we helped each other learn and grow. I have forged relationships with several people and we have been in contact a bunch! Symposium provided invaluable networking.
Cara Macksoud
Cara MacksoudAFC®, FBS®
"I had a blast and learned so much. I am eager to attend next year's Symposium. So much knowledge and those who delivered the sessions were passionate. The team, Networking, and beyond were nothing short of excellent. #Welldone."  
Lynette T. Stevenson
Lynette T. StevensonCCCM™, CFCM™, CPCM™
I always leave this symposium re-energized and ready to put what I learned into practice. The relationships built here carry over year after year and provide me and my clients a network of resources and professionals I find invaluable.
Kathy Hobbs,
Kathy Hobbs, AFC®

Symposium Sponsorship Opportunities

By sponsoring AFCPE® Symposium, you support AFCPE’s mission and commitment to excellence in the field of personal finance, the education and advancement of our professionals, and the incredible impact that our professionals make in the lives of individuals, families, and communities worldwide. 

Learn About Sponsorship

Experience the Exhibitor Opportunity

As a Symposium exhibitor, you make a significant impact on our attendees, including helping them foster connections and further inspiring them to continue positively influencing their communities every day. 

Learn More About Exhibiting

Symposium FAQ

While the Symposium page is a good starting point for information on #AFCPE2025, our comprehensive FAQ is your ultimate guide to unlocking all the details about sponsorship, exhibiting, CEUs, and more. 

Get Your Questions Answered!

Let’s Help You 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.  

Download Your Letter Template

Thank You #ExperienceAFCPE2025 Symposium Sponsors

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Bronze Sponsors

Thank You #ExperienceAFCPE2025 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
  • Financial Coach Academy
  • FINRA Investor Education Foundation
  • Higher Education Financial Wellness Alliance (HEFWA)
  • Magellan Federal 
  • National Endowment for Financial Education (NEFE)
  • The American College of Financial Services Center for Military and Veterans Affairs
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AFCPE Symposium: A Safe Space for All

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.

AFCPE is committed to providing persons with disabilities with substantially equivalent access to all of our programs, services, and events. If you have an ADA accommodation or modification request, please complete the ADA Accommodation Request Form by clicking here or contact us at accessibility@afcpe.org. 
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