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Enhance your advisory practice with strategic growth tools. RIAs save 10% off your first course in any one of these designation programs.
Promo Codes: RIACFP, RIACHFC, RIARICP, RIACLU, RIACAP, RIACHSNC, RIAWMCP
Our Differentiator? Empowerment.
Maintain Independence
Stay true to your entrepreneurial spirit and avoid M&A pressures.
Scale Your Business
Use our tools and resources to grow your advisory firm organically – and efficiently.
Strengthen Client Ties
Offer holistic planning services that meet the evolving needs of your clients.
Expand Your Expertise
Gain specialized knowledge through our professional designations and certifications.
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Close Knowledge Gaps to Add Value With Clients
Research says specialized planning credentials, not years of experience, put you ahead of the competition and build business success. Pick your path now and see how we offer expertise for every stage of your career and your clients’ lives.
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The difference between having a $900,000 nest egg and having maybe more than $3 million in the bank can sometimes be as simple as a few small adjustments — and that’s the knowledge the Retirement Income Certified Professional® (RICP®) designation has given me.
Terry Parham, MSFP, CFP®, ChFC®, CLU®, RICP®, WMCP®
By using behavioral finance to keep clients in a plan…that's how we're specializing. That's how we're talking to our clients, and a lot of that came from our education at The American College of Financial Services.
Scott Winslow, MSFS, ChFC®, CLU®, RICP®, AEP®, CCFC
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®
The American College of Financial Services is the pre-eminent choice for financial professionals looking to enhance their knowledge, ultimately benefiting our clients and communities.
Jeff Weronick, MBA, CFP®, ChFC®
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As an independent advisor, you’re looking for knowledge and expertise that you can put into practice right away — and you’ve come to the right place. See how our programs can help you stand out as a specialist.