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Financial Planners and Market Uncertainty
Advisors who focus on financial planning are better equipped to navigate clients through market volatility, yet only 40% say financial planning is their primary focus.1 See how specialized knowledge can help you advise with competence and clarity.
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What I learned at The American College of Financial Services gave me the confidence and knowledge to get creative with helping business owners and others in need of succession planning fund their own retirements.
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Research
Retirement Longevity Planning: An Expert’s Perspective
As improving social conditions increase life spans and quality of life for many in or nearing retirement, it’s become clear your retirement longevity planning needs to catch up.
May 13, 2025
News
At The American College of Financial Services, our thought leaders are spearheading important discussions on the most pressing topics in financial services today. Here’s a look at how we’re…
June 27, 2025
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The Future of Social Security: What Advisors Need to Know
Listen in as Michael Finke, PhD, CFP® joins Jason Fichtner, PhD, Andrew Biggs, PhD, and Brandon Buckingham, PhD for an in-depth discussion about Social Security at Horizons 2025!
June 26, 2025
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Recognizing the TPCP™ Inaugural Class of 2025
2025 was our first full year of offering a new designation program: the Tax Planning Certified Professional™ (TPCP™).
June 26, 2025
Insights
Perspectives on Ethical Leadership 2025
In the 2025 Perspectives on Ethical Leadership, industry and academia professionals explored how companies are navigating the intersection of business and ethics with responsible AI.
June 26, 2025
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1 Orion Study. 2021.
2 Herbers and Company Service Market Growth Study. 2023.
3 RIA Growth and Specialized Knowledge Survey. The American College of Financial Services. 2022.