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The American College of Financial Services to host Housing Wealth in Retirement Symposium
Event will address knowledge gaps around managing homes as potential assets in retirement planning
BRYN MAWR, Pa., March 19, 2018 -- The American College of Financial Services announced today that it will be hosting the 2018 Housing Wealth in Retirement Symposium on March 23, 2018 at the Washington D.C.Conference Center in Washington, D.C.
Read MoreThe American College of Financial Services reaches $2M scholarship milestone
BRYN MAWR, Pa., Jan. 18, 2018 -- The American College Penn Mutual Center for Veterans Affairs reached a major milestone, surpassing the $2 million mark in total scholarships awarded to military veterans, active duty, and their spouses.
Read MoreAdvanced investment planning for individual investors: The American College introduces Wealth Management Certified Professional (WMCP™) designation
New curriculum focuses on creating diversified and efficient investment portfolios centered on client goals
BRYN MAWR, Pa., Dec. 18, 2017 -- As the leader in advanced planning education for financial advisors, The American College of Financial Services has launched the Wealth Management Certified Professional (WMCP™) designation, a comprehensive curriculum in goals-based investment management.
Read More2017 Huebner Gold Medal goes to George Joseph and Maury Stewart
BRYN MAWR, Pa., Nov. 20, 2017 -- On November 17, 2017, Maurice Stewart, CLU®, ChFC®, CLF®, and the late George G. Joseph, CLU®, received the Solomon S. Huebner Gold Medal from The American College of Financial Services in recognition of their leadership and accomplishments in the financial services profession. Both individuals were formally honored at The College's annual President's Dinner that took place at The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia, Pa.
Read MoreJayne Schiff inducted into The American College of Financial Services Alumni Hall of Fame
BRYN MAWR, Pa., Nov. 20, 2017 -- On November 17, 2017, Jayne Nemerow Schiff, MSFS, CLU®, ChFC®, REBC®, CAP®, ChHC®, MPS, was inducted into The American College of Financial Services Alumni Hall of Fame in recognition of her exceptional professionalism and dedication to The College and its educational mission. The induction ceremony took place during a luncheon celebration at the prestigious Pyramid Club Philadelphia in conjunction with the Managing Clients' Healthcare and Retirement Needs Continuing Education Lecture.
Read MoreThe American College of Financial Services plans major move
BRYN MAWR, Pa., Nov. 2, 2017 -- The American College of Financial Services is moving its operational headquarters from Bryn Mawr, Pa., to 630 Allendale Rd. in King of Prussia, Pa. The relocation to the newly purchased building will be completed by June 2019. Increased square footage and proximity to a diverse and dynamic area will provide a state-of-the-art setting for the continued growth of The College and its educational programs.
Read MoreThe American College honors 2017 Millennial Advisor Award winners
10 financial services professionals take home the honor
BRYN MAWR, Pa., Oct. 17, 2017 -- The American College of Financial Services has announced the winners of its second annual Millennial Advisor Award, given to a select group of individuals under the age of 35 who have made a significant impact in their profession.
Read MoreThe American College congratulates David Blanchett, adjunct professor, for earning AFS 'best paper' award
Paper echoes key considerations for building an efficient portfolio from upcoming Wealth Management Certified Professional designation
BRYN MAWR, Pa., Oct. 16, 2017 -- The American College of Financial Services, the nation's only non-profit, accredited college devoted to financial services, announced today that the Academy of Financial Services (AFS) has awarded Adjunct Professor David Blanchett with 'Best Paper' in investments for his research article, 'The Value of a Gamma-Efficient Portfolio.' Blanchett is part of the development and instruction behind the College's upcoming Wealth Management Certified Professional (WMCP) designation, which helps advisors transform modern investment theory into applied knowledge that brings a new level of value to client relationships.
Read MoreDoc Huffman to receive 2017 Lifetime Achievement Award from the Round Table of New York
BRYN MAWR, PA, Aug. 8, 2017 -- The Round Table of New York will recognize Gary T. "Doc" Huffman, CLU®, ChFC®, with a Lifetime Achievement Award at its 99th Anniversary Black Tie Dinner taking place in December at the Union League Club in New York City.
Read MoreThe American College of Financial Services names General Peter Pace as 2017 Soldier-Citizen Award recipient
BRYN MAWR, PA, Aug. 7, 2017 -- The American College of Financial Services has announced that General Peter Pace will be the 2017 Soldier-Citizen Award recipient. Pace, a highly decorated, retired Marine Corps veteran and 16th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, will receive the award during a ceremony on August 24 at The College's fourth annual veterans networking and fundraising event, "The Clambake," at Normandy Farm in Blue Bell, Pa.
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