This year’s conference was sponsored by MetLife and presented by The American College on May 7th and 8th at Cheyney University, outside of Philadelphia. This two-day program featured world-class speakers, thought-provoking workshops, and networking opportunities.


Special guests for the conference included

Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter

Shon Gables Host of the Black Enterprise Business Report

View photos from the event here.

Third Annual Conference for African-American Financial Services Professionals Presentation Overview
Workshop - Build Wealth in a Turbulent Economy Reach New Heights. Realize Your Dreams By Understanding the Forces Shaping the Current & Future Investment Landscape Presented by Steven L. Sanders Workshop - Long Term Care Principles for Success Presented by Arthea J. S. "Charlie" Reed, Ph. D. Workshop - 401-(k) Retirement Plans Presented by Lee V. Bethel, CLU®, ChFC®, REBC®, RHU®, CBC Comprehensive Benefit Services, Inc. Securities offered by LPL Financial Member FINRA/SIPC Workshop - Agents into Management Presented by Paris Lewis Wealth Allocation Framework A New Lens for Evaluating Your Wealth Presented by Norman Bing CFM Vice President – Investments Senior Financial Advisor Merrill Lynch		Day 2 - Keynote Address Dr. Laurence Barton PhD. President of The American College Workshop - Financial Planning Seeing the Big Picture Vicki Brackens, ChFC® Senior Financial Planner Workshop - Target Marketing Presented by Deanna Tillisch & Kisha Pugh Workshop - Target Marketing - Marketing Matters! Key Points to Developing a Marketing Strategy for your Practice Presented by Kisha R. Pugh Transfer of Wealth at Retirement Presented by Jerome Tellis, Financial Services Representative, & Darrell Williams, Financial Services Representative MetLife