The American College of Financial Services'
premier conference heads to Atlanta, empowering Black communities,
businesses, and individuals
KING OF
PRUSSIA, Pa., July 29,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The American College of
Financial Services is proud to announce the 18th annual
Conference of African American Financial Professionals (CAAFP)
taking place from August 12-14 in
Atlanta, Georgia. This
year's conference will center around the theme "Expanding Our
Collective Impact" – a call to action for professionals to work
together to advance strategies for economic empowerment that
transcend generations, strengthen impact, and power
transformational change.
"We are excited to bring together such a dynamic community of
professionals to discuss and develop strategies that will have a
lasting impact on our communities," said George Nichols III, CAP®, president
and CEO of The American College of Financial Services. "The
Conference of African American Financial Professionals is an
important part of The College's strategic focus on representation,
with an aim to help support a vibrant profession well into the
future, and narrow wealth gaps through financial education and
deeper relationships between financial services and the clients and
communities it serves."
Since its founding, the CAAFP has served to advocate and advance
the charge for increased representation of Black and African
American professionals in the financial services industry. Keynote
sessions will feature thought leaders from a variety of backgrounds
in financial services, including:
- Raphael Bostic, President and
CEO, Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta
- Donna Brazile, Author, Political
Strategist, and Chair of Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board
- Michelle Singletary, Author and
Award-Winning Personal Finance Columnist, The Washington Post
- And other special guests
There will be over twenty breakout sessions led by change agents
and industry experts with a focus on empowering Black communities
and the advisors that serve them. Attendees will have the
opportunity to participate in three tracks, each designed to
provide in-depth knowledge and practical strategies to enhance
their practice:
- The Client Experience - Deliver exceptional client
service with topics like how to speak to clients based on their
needs, financial psychology, service offerings, and
inter-generational planning.
- Scalable Business - Build a sustainable, scalable
business with strategies for organic growth, identification of
niche markets, when/how to hire, and Artificial Intelligence
[AI].
- Specialization - Specialize in complex planning to
differentiate yourself from generalists with topics like retirement
income planning, insurance, philanthropy, tax planning, and wealth
management.
"The CAAFP is an invaluable opportunity for African American
financial professionals to gain insights and strategies that can
elevate their practice and positively impact their clients," said
Deborah Eskridge Glenn, MA, MSM, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Interim Executive
Director, Center for Economic Empowerment & Equality at The
American College of Financial Services. "We are honored to host
this event and to contribute to the collective knowledge and
success of our community."
The CAAFP embodies The College's commitment to inclusivity,
engagement, and fostering shared experiences. With a focus on
career pathways and advancement, our programming empowers attendees
to thrive in the financial industry. These endeavors are integral
to The College's strategic roadmap, as we strive to create a more
inclusive and prosperous future for all. To learn more about the
CAAFP and register, visit TheAmericanCollege.edu/CAAFP-2024.
ABOUT THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF FINANCIAL
SERVICES
Founded in 1927, The American College of Financial Services is the
nation's largest nonprofit educational institution devoted to
financial services professionals. Holding the highest level of
academic accreditation, The College has educated over 200,000
professionals across the United
States through certificate, designation, and graduate degree
programs. Its portfolio of applied knowledge also includes
just-in-time learning and consumer financial education programs.
The College's faculty represents some of the foremost thought
leaders in the financial services industry. Visit
TheAmericanCollege.edu and connect with us on LinkedIn,
Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. Discover all the ways
you can expand your opportunities with us.
Contact:
Sarah Tremallo
908-967-0381 / stremallo@jconnelly.com
Lindsey Allumbaugh
678-643-1310 / lindsey.allumbaugh@theamericancollege.edu
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