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Changing the Face of the Profession
To address its diversity problem, the financial industry must make a concerted effort to recruit, educate, place, and support thousands more Black financial advisors. The face of this profession needs to change, and that change must start now.
Growing Diversity, Building Careers
African American Advisor Scholarship Program
This Program seeks to improve diversity in the profession by offering scholarships and career opportunities to Black professionals interested in expanding their careers. Full tuition support is available for our professional designation programs.
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To boost diversity in the profession, we must start by connecting with undergraduate students who are still considering their career options. This program offers the next generation of advisors scholarships for our professional designation programs.
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On Monday, we celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.—MLK—a man who embodied many elements of greatness. MLK Day calls to mind the lessons we can learn and apply from King’s life. This year,…
January 12, 2024
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Career Pathways in Financial Services: An Introduction for Black Americans
The American College Center for Economic Empowerment and Equality® is committed to bridging the gap between Black Americans and the financial services industry. Packed with worksheets and exercises,…
November 09, 2023
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CAAFP 2023 Focuses on Reclaiming Black Wealth
The American College of Financial Services’ 2023 Conference of African American Financial Professionals (CAAFP) convened August 7-9 in Chicago, Illinois, gathering nearly 1,000 Black members of the…
October 16, 2023
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1 US Census Bureau. Quick Facts. 2021
2 Zippia. Finance Advisor Demographics and Statistics In The US.
3 CNBC. Financial advisory industry continues to grapple with lack of diversity, top advisors say. October 7, 2021.