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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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My time at The College has been amazing. The professors are experts and make complex topics easy to understand. The flexibility of the programs allowed me to balance my studies with my career, and I’ve gained practical skills that I use every day. I’d recommend it to anyone looking to grow in the financial services field.
Derek Schletzer, ChSNC®
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Heather Welsh, CFP®, AEP®, MSFS
The College has always been there for me, with some of the top thought leaders in the business as part of their curriculum. I don't know how else I could have gotten a world-class education in specialized financial planning knowledge without a distance learning partner like them.
Scott Winslow, MSFS, ChFC®, CLU®, RICP®, AEP®, CCFC
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Terry Parham, MSFP, CFP®, ChFC®, CLU®, RICP®, WMCP®
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.
Irv Rosenzweig, CFP®, ChFC®, CLU®, CRPS®, AEP®, AIF®
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Insights and Resources for What’s Happening Now
Research
Insights for Advising Through Market Uncertainty
New research from The College shows clients need an all-weather financial planner to expertly guide them through uncertainty.
June 25, 2025
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
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College News Roundup: July - August, 2025
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…
August 29, 2025
Press
The American College of Financial Services to Host 11th Annual Military Summit
Summit to empower service members with educational and professional support; will feature presentation of Soldier-Citizen Award to retired Navy Vice Adm. James Zortman.
August 27, 2025
Insights
LEADing the Way in Financial Services
The Leadership and Excellence in Achieving Diversity (LEAD) award recognizes individuals who’ve made a major impact on the history of financial services.
August 21, 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.