The President's Blog

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Feb 10, 2023

Black History Month is a celebration of the contributions of African Americans to our country's rich history. When we dive deeper into African American history, many are surprised to learn of the outstanding and impactful gifts bestowed on us by our country's Black citizens!

Furthering My Commitment to Philanthropy as a CAP®

Feb 01, 2023

Today is a proud day for me as I announce I am now a Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy^®, a CAP^®. For those unfamiliar with the CAP^® Program, it provides professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to help others realize their philanthropic goals for themselves, their families, and society. The program delivers a shared body of knowledge in the arts and sciences of philanthropic planning for philanthropists, fundraising coordinators, and financial advisors, increasing their ability to collaborate effectively and realize philanthropic intent.

The Necessity of Sacrifice in Serving Others

Jan 13, 2023

On Monday, we celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., a man who lived in service to others regardless of the ongoing risks to his life. Even after surviving an almost fatal stabbing in 1958, King continued to lead the civil rights movement until his assassination in 1968. He sacrificed his life for a cause: a dream that he had that America could be better, do better, for the benefit of others. His adoption of nonviolent resistance to achieve equal rights for Black and Brown Americans earned him the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964.

Answer the Call to Serve Veterans with Us

Nov 10, 2022

At The American College of Financial Services, we serve active duty, guard, reserve, veterans, and military spouses. Why do we serve veterans?

Remembering Peter C. Browne, LUTCF<sup>®</sup>, A Servant Leader in Life Insurance

Aug 01, 2022

I am sad to share the news of the passing of Peter C. Browne, LUTCF^®. Peter lived a life of service and professionalism and exemplified Dr. Solomon Huebner's client-first philosophy.

Juneteenth and a Celebration of Progress

Jun 17, 2022

Juneteenth honors the end of slavery in the United States and is a celebration of African American culture and progress. While Juneteenth marks the end of slavery, the beginning of the end occurred two and a half years earlier with the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation. It was then that America's views regarding slavery began to shift.

Deepening Our Understanding to Better Assist Those Who Serve

May 27, 2022

Memorial Day is a day of remembrance honoring the over 1.3 million service members who made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our liberties. Today, there are over 1.4 million active-duty service members, 845,000 reservists, and over 400,000 National Guard, all of whom can be deployed at any time. Serving in the United States Armed Forces is an act of selflessness, one we acknowledge with words of gratitude and, most importantly, with actions of support.

Five Critical Considerations to Advance Financial Literacy

Apr 27, 2022

While America may be one of the wealthiest nations on earth, we do not even rank among the top ten of the most financially literate. It has long been recognized that America has a financial literacy problem, significant enough to keep most living paycheck to paycheck, unable to purchase a home, with inadequate retirement savings, and feeling tremendous anxiety.