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Financial education for today.
With a unique, and unwavering, commitment to Practical Academics — “Pracademics”— and real-world results, The American College of Financial Services offers driven financial services professionals one of the most valuable, and most valued, educations you can receive. The College is distinguished by resources of the highest quality, innovation in program delivery and design, and results that create sustainable career advantages. As a nonprofit, accredited education institution, our courses are researched and written by a faculty of the nation’s top thought leaders in financial services. Our goal is to ensure that our students are viewed by clients and peers as the best and brightest in their fields.
FINANCIAL SERVICES EDUCATION SINCE
1927
For the benefit of society
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.
TOP RANKED FACULTY
30+
of the nation’s top thought leaders in
financial services and management
financial services and management
“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®
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Our faculty provides expert insights into a variety of financial topics.
QBI Deduction: How Advisors Can Take Advantage
Oct 10, 2019
Does A Business Owner Ever Really Retire
Sep 06, 2019
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Featured Events
The 11th Annual Maurice L. Stewart Leadership Lecture featuring Jay Wright
Hilton Penn's Landing, Philadelphia, PA
Oct 22, 2019
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2019 President's Dinner
Fairmount Park Horticulture Center, Philadelphia, PA
Dec 06, 2019
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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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build your expertise with
12
professional programs of study
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