Press Releases

The American College, WCTC announce ‘groundbreaking’ partnership

BRYN MAWR, PA, June 2, 2016 – The American College of Financial Services and Waukesha County Technical College (WCTC) in Wisconsin have finalized what officials at both institutions are applauding as an innovative model for academic partnerships.

Retirees clear in new survey: we want to stay in our homes

BRYN MAWR, PA, May 23, 2016 – An overwhelming number of people nearing or in retirement want to remain in their current home as long as possible, according to the results of a new survey released by The American College of Financial Services.

The American College, Creighton University announce academic partnership

BRYN MAWR, PA, April 29, 2016 – Officials at The American College of Financial Services and Creighton University today signed a formal academic partnership designed to benefit students at both institutions as well as the financial services profession.

Book authored by The American College President lands on coveted Buffett list

BRYN MAWR, PA, April 14, 2016 – A book co-authored by Dr. Robert Johnson, President and CEO of The American College of Financial Services, is on a list of specially chosen books to be sold at Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholders Meeting later this month.

The American College research finds majority of advisors fear lack of financial education among clients and advisors as the leading cause of financial harm

BRYN MAWR, PA, March 28, 2016 – A survey of retirement income planning professionals found that over 80 percent of respondents are concerned about protecting their clients from financial elder abuse. In fact, out of all the ethical concerns facing retirement advisors, protecting clients from financial elder abuse was the top ranked ethical concern. However, the respondents did not see elder abuse as a common occurrence among their own clients.

The American College named education partner of Women Adviser Summits

BRYN MAWR, PA, March 14, 2016 – The American College of Financial Services has been named the official education partner of the InvestmentNews Women Adviser Summits, a series of workshops aimed at empowering female financial professionals.

In midst of national discussion around retirement savings rollovers, The American College releases new research examining the real behavior of consumers facing this critical decision

BRYN MAWR, PA, March 14, 2016 – As the national dialogue around retirement plan rollovers and the proposed Department of Labor rules continues, The Center for Retirement Income at The American College of Financial Services today released the findings of a comprehensive new survey that explores the actual behavior of individuals when facing the rollover decision.

The American College State Farm Center for Women in Financial Services names new board members

BRYN MAWR, PA, March 3, 2016 – The American College State Farm^® Center for Women in Financial Services has named eight new members to its advisory board, adding an even deeper level of expertise to its mission of promoting the advancement of women in the financial services profession.

The American College names renowned financial planning expert, Dr. Michael Finke, as Dean and Chief Academic Officer

BRYN MAWR, Pa., February 1, 2016 – Dr. Michael Finke, a nationally renowned educator and researcher in the financial advising profession, has been named Dean and Chief Academic Officer at The American College of Financial Services.

The American College of Financial Services reaches $1M scholarship milestone

BRYN MAWR, PA, Jan. 14, 2016 - The American College Penn Mutual Center for Veterans Affairs announced today that it has reached a major milestone, surpassing the $1 million mark in total scholarships awarded to military veterans.