The American College of Financial Services

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CFP^® Certification Education Program

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ChFC^® Program

Join the 50,000+ leading financial professionals earning more and expanding their opportunities with ChFC^®. Earn your designation and sit for your CFP^® exam as well! For a limited time, save $1,000.

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We’re a LUMINARIES Winner!

The College wins esteemed industry-wide recognition at the 2022 ThinkAdvisor LUMINARIES Awards for Thought Leadership & Education, Executive Leadership, and Community Impact.

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Emerging RIAs & Profitability

Discover how emerging RIAs can attract assets by offering specialized planning services and the right expertise.

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A nonprofit, accredited, degree-granting institution.

The American College of Financial Services places a premium on quality education. The College works tirelessly to ensure that society has informed, ethical financial service and insurance professionals it can trust. Our degrees and designations are universally recognized as representing the highest standard in expertise and education. More than 200,000 professionals have learned and honed their craft here. What they have found is that in the complex world of financial services, the key to success is being better prepared than the competition. It’s why so many return to The College throughout their careers.

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of the nation’s top thought leaders in
financial services and management

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Our faculty provides expert insights into a variety of financial topics.

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CHOOSING A PROGRAM

That's right for you

Whatever your goals, whatever your passion.

We believe that your education is never over. Whether you are just starting out in the financial services profession, looking to advance your earnings potential, or seeking greater career opportunities and satisfaction through specialization, we deliver premium financial services and insurance education options that are relevant, comprehensive, and convenient. We are dedicated to improving every facet of the financial services profession. From the creation of CLU^®, our first financial designation in 1927, to the launch of our immersive, goal-based investment management program, the WMCP^®, The American College of Financial Services continues to develop and deliver innovative programs that meet the needs of the changing financial landscape.

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“The ChFC^® sets you aside as a professional. It lets your clients know that you are in it for the long run. It tells the world that you are interested in being the best.”

Thomas J. O’Haren, CLU^®, ChFC^®

“The ChFC^® sets you aside as a professional. It lets your clients know that you are in it for the long run. It tells the world that you are interested in being the best.”

Richard Lamanno, MSFS

“I have to say that what I learned from the staff and students at The American College was immeasurable. It has helped me progress my professional career and made me a better advisor.”

Frank Lojewski, MSFS, ChFC^®, CLU^®, AEP

“I've found no other professional affiliation who knows financial services as well as The American College! We're grateful for all their valuable leadership, knowledge and advocacy in our industry. Thank you.”

The American College of Financial Services

Ensure Exam and Career Success

CFP® Certification Education Program

ChFC® Program

We’re a LUMINARIES Winner!

Emerging RIAs & Profitability

News & Events

Blog

Insights on Advisor Education

Insights on Inflation

State Insurance Legislators at the Forefront of Regulating AI

In the News

Are Alternative Investments Good For Retail Investors?

Why Financial Planning Needs More Specialists

10 Reasons RIAs Should Specialize Now

Featured Events

CHOOSING A PROGRAM

That's right for you

“The ChFC® sets you aside as a professional. It lets your clients know that you are in it for the long run. It tells the world that you are interested in being the best.”

“The ChFC® sets you aside as a professional. It lets your clients know that you are in it for the long run. It tells the world that you are interested in being the best.”

“I have to say that what I learned from the staff and students at The American College was immeasurable. It has helped me progress my professional career and made me a better advisor.”

“I've found no other professional affiliation who knows financial services as well as The American College! We're grateful for all their valuable leadership, knowledge and advocacy in our industry. Thank you.”

CFP^® Certification Education Program

ChFC^® Program

“The ChFC^® sets you aside as a professional. It lets your clients know that you are in it for the long run. It tells the world that you are interested in being the best.”

“The ChFC^® sets you aside as a professional. It lets your clients know that you are in it for the long run. It tells the world that you are interested in being the best.”