Conference of African American Financial Professionals
A premier event dedicated to enhancing representation within the industry and better connecting financial professionals with clients of all backgrounds.
Empowerment Through Equality
The Conference of African American Financial Professionals (CAAFP) brings together financial professionals who share a commitment to supporting greater representation for all within the industry and to better reaching and serving their clients.
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!
Relive CAAFP 2025
Watch the Recap and Experience CAAFP 2025
CAAFP 2025 was a major success, bringing hundreds of financial professionals, students, thought leaders, and more to Atlanta to collaborate on their shared purpose of enhancing representation.
What CAAFP Delivers
Powerful Networking Opportunities
Build your community through connections along with hundreds of fellow financial professionals in a conference setting that’s among the most vibrant in the industry today.
Insightful & Inspiring Speakers
Hear from nationally recognized voices including noted professionals, thought leaders, and motivational presenters who will empower you to benefit society.
Exciting Cities to Explore
We bring our community together in the most vibrant, engaging spaces and places across America including Washington, D.C., Atlanta, and this year in Chicago!
CAAFP By the Numbers
700
Financial services and other professionals came together.1
84
84 NPS score, indicating world-class satisfaction.1
250
Industry professionals with over 20 years of experience shared their knowledge.1
Stories of Impact
Words of Wisdom from Our Attendees
Our CAAFP attendees often reflect on their experiences in business and life with money and how it’s impacted them personally and professionally. Take a look at some of their stories and thoughts on reclaiming Black wealth and expanding our collective impact!
If you are interested in learning and growing with like-minded individuals, this conference is for you. It's the annual reminder that we are in this together, for the betterment of our community.
Tez Adams
It's some of the best industry conference content across the board; not one session attended was a dud.
Heather Rosales
I have attended this conference for several years and it has been pivotal in my development. I look forward to this conference each year to refuel my passion and to make meaningful, long-term business connections.
Joshua Byrd
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CAAFP NextGen Program
CAAFP is proud to support the next generation of financial professionals with scholarships for students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs), and other institutions.
Help Us Expand Our Impact
Support Us With a Gift
CAAFP and the Center for Economic Empowerment and Equality rely on the generous support of people like you to continue to make a difference in the profession, our communities, and society. Consider showing your commitment to equality with a gift today.
Lang Dixon LEAD Award
Established in 2018, The College’s Lang Dixon Leadership and Excellence in Achieving Diversity (LEAD) Award is given annually to an African American financial services professional who has significantly impacted the financial services profession.
1 Numbers based on attendance data from CAAFP 2025.