The Center for Economic Empowerment and Equality
Sustainable, Economic Change For All
The American College Center for Economic Empowerment and Equality® is focused on diversifying financial services and narrowing the wealth gap in underrepresented communities.
Upcoming Live Event
CAAFP 2026
Join us August 3-5, 2026 in Chicago at the Conference of African American Financial Professionals: the nation’s premier professional development conference for all those dedicated to advancing representation in the industry. Registration is open now!
EMPOWER underrepresented COMMUNITIES
Research Designed to Make a Difference
Our Black Women, Trust and the Financial Services Industry study highlights how the financial industry can truly connect with Black women.
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Scholarships
Discover how we support diversifying the industry with scholarships to our leading programs.
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CEEE Executive Leadership Program
Learn about the leadership program nominated for a 2022 WealthManagement.com Wealthie.
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Know Yourself, Grow Your Wealth®
Explore a unique “moments that matter” financial wellness program embedded in communities.
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Conference of African American Financial Professionals (CAAFP)
The nation’s premier professional development conference for Black and African American financial professionals.
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Insights
How Leaders and Legends Inspire Us All
As we mark Black History Month this year, I’m drawing inspiration from legends, including the late Rev. Jesse Jackson, and focused on helping the next generation of financial leaders.
February 26, 2026
Insights
Molding the Next Generation of Financial Services
The American College Center for Economic Empowerment and Equality (CEEE) is helping shape the future by providing opportunities for students through the CEEE NextGen Program.
January 16, 2026
Podcasts
Continuing the Representation Conversation in Financial Services
In a legal and political environment where the future of efforts around representation are uncertain, how can financial professionals and business leaders push the conversation forward?
September 25, 2025
Insights
On the Pulse of the Profession: Insights from CAAFP 2025
At the 19th annual CAAFP, attendees reflected on their career journeys, shared their top retirement income strategies, and explored the role of financial literacy in driving success.
September 09, 2025
Podcasts
Working With Clients on Retirement Income Strategies
Retirement is a phase of life that many clients spend their working years dreaming about. However, without the proper level of preparedness, it can be difficult for clients to achieve this dream.
August 21, 2025
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Your contributions show your commitment to narrowing the wealth gap, uplifting underrepresented communities, and supporting the financial services professionals who will serve those communities for generations to come.
Our Partners in Philanthropy
National Strategic Philanthropic Partners
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1 McKinsey & Company. The economic impact of closing the racial wealth gap. 08/13/2019.
2 Citi. Closing the racial inequality gaps. 09/01/2020.