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35%
Higher growth in client retention.1
13%
Higher growth in earnings.1
5%
Higher growth in production.1
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Since 1927, The College has been the profession’s bedrock for sustained success. Now, we serve as a beacon guiding financial services to a brighter tomorrow through knowledge, connections, and community.
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Gain access to a variety of free tools to build your career, including our on-demand CE platform Knowledge Hub+, exclusive Advisor Toolkits, a free Couplr.AI profile, and more!
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Foundational Designations: Your Pathway to Achieving Better Outcomes
With just one designation, financial professionals see a significant impact on their earnings, production, and client satisfaction. But which foundational designation is right for you?
March 12, 2025
Insights
ChFC®: Paving a Path to Success
Making a better financial future for all means serving people from a variety of situations. The ChFC® helps accomplish this goal.
March 12, 2025
Podcasts
Empowering Clients Through Financial Planning
Much has been written about how financial professionals should approach women clients — but in fact, these lessons can also be applied to all clients to promote better outcomes.
March 11, 2025
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News Roundup: February 16-March 6, 2025
At The American College of Financial Services, our thought leaders are spearheading important discussions on the most pressing topics in financial services today. Here’s a look at how we’re…
March 07, 2025
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Announcing The Retirement Course™
The Retirement Course™ is a self-paced, online educational program designed to help individuals approaching or in retirement better understand key facets of retirement planning.
March 05, 2025
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1 FUSE Research Network. The American College of Financial Services Designation Outcomes Study. 2024. Based on reported three-year growth compared to advisors with no designations.