The American College of Financial Services Launches Knowledge Hub+ CE Platform to All Financial and Nonprofit Professionals

KING OF PRUSSIA, PA – June 11, 2024 – Today marks a significant milestone for financial education as The American College of Financial Services proudly unveils the public launch of Knowledge Hub+, an innovative learning platform delivering valued and valuable continuing education (CE) to help financial and nonprofit professionals increase their knowledge and better serve their clients. Exclusive to The College's alumni in the Professional Recertification Program since January, this resource is now accessible to all as a subscription-based service, empowering learners to achieve more.

"Knowledge Hub+ embodies our commitment to continuous education and professional growth," remarked George Nichols III, CAP®, president and CEO of The American College of Financial Services. "In today's fast-paced landscape, where expertise is paramount, this platform emerges as a beacon of timely, indispensable, and actionable knowledge."

Featuring an array of learning modules spanning eight key focus areas, Knowledge Hub+ caters to the evolving needs of financial practitioners as well as those looking for more robust financial information. From financial planning to ethics in financial services, subscribers can delve into a wealth of insights meticulously curated to enhance their proficiency. With the public launch, the platform showcases over 60 hours of College and CFP Board-approved learning, automated CE reporting, fresh content delivered monthly by industry luminaries and quarterly live webcasts exclusively for subscribers.

"Many pressing challenges are impacting the financial security of Americans that both financial services and nonprofit professionals are working to solve," said Joellen Meckley, JD, MHS, ChSNC®, executive director of the American College Center for Special Needs. "With Knowledge Hub+, we're not just providing knowledge to solve those challenges; we're catalyzing real-time advancements in professional practice."

As financial landscapes evolve, so must the tools available to navigate them. Knowledge Hub+ arrives as a timely solution. From foundational principles to cutting-edge insights, this platform empowers learners to excel across eight vital areas:

• Financial Planning
• Retirement Planning
• Wealth Management
• Insurance and Risk Management
• Advanced Planning
• Philanthropic Planning
• Practice Management
• Ethics in Financial Services

Knowledge Hub+ boasts an impressive lineup of industry experts, ensuring learners receive guidance from the best minds in the field. From distinguished academics to seasoned practitioners, this platform curates insights from luminaries including Michael Finke, PhD, CFP®, and Jamie Hopkins, Esq., LLM, CFP®, ChFC®, CLU®, RICP®, among others.

"The caliber of expertise within Knowledge Hub+ is unparalleled," said Jared Trexler, The College’s senior vice president and chief marketing and strategy officer. "We're proud to provide a platform where professionals can access the insights they need to thrive in an ever-changing profession."

The platform for applied knowledge includes valuable continuing education from the following industry experts.

The American College of Financial Services Academics:

• Chet R. Bennetts, CFP®, ChFC®, CLU®, RICP®, CLF®
• David Blanchett, PhD, MSFS, CFA, CLU®, ChFC®, CFP®
• Chia-Li Chien, PhD, CFP®, PMP®, CPBC
• Sophia Duffy, JD, CPA, AEP®
• Azish Filabi, JD, MA
• Michael Finke, PhD, CFP®
• Timi Joy Jorgensen, PhD
• James Karthaus, MA, CFP®, CLU®, ChFC®
• Jennifer Lehman, PhD, JD, CFP®, CAP®
• Eric Ludwig, PhD, CFP®
• Joellen Meckley, JD, MHS, ChSNC®
• Steve Parrish, JD, RICP®, CLU®, ChFC®, AEP®
• Ed Slott, CPA

Industry Innovators, Experts, and Practice Management Leaders:

• Dave Alison, CFP®, EA, BPC – C2P Enterprises
• Denise Appleby – Appleby Retirement Consulting
• Ian Berger, JD – Ed Slott and Company, LLC
• Sarah Brenner, JD – Ed Slott and Company, LLC
• Don Graves, RICP®, CLTC® - Housing Wealth Institute
• Philipp Hecker - Bento Engine
• Adam Holt, CFP®, ChFC® - Asset-Map
• Jamie Hopkins, Esq., LLM, CFP®, ChFC®, CLU®, RICP® - Bryn Mawr Trust, Income Lab, and FinServ Foundation
• Andy Ives, CFP®, AIF® - Ed Slott and Company, LLC
• Robert S. Keebler, CPA/PFS, MST, AEP (Distinguished), CGMA - Keebler & Associates, LLP
• Jeffrey Levine, CPA, PFS, CFP®, RICP®, ChFC®, CWS, AIF, BFA™ - Buckingham Strategic Wealth
• Rick McClanahan - National Association of Certified Financial Fiduciaries, LLC
• Alex Murguia, PhD – RISA
• Wade Pfau, PhD, CFA, RICP® - RISA
• Tina Powell - Intention.ly
• Fred Reish, JD
• Tyrone V. Ross, Jr. - 401 Financial
• Heather Schreiber, RICP®, NSSA® - HLS Retirement Consulting
• Matt Seitz – C2P Enterprises
• Jason L. Smith, CEP®, BPC – C2P Enterprises
• Deirdre Van Nest - Crazy Good Talks
• Kelly Waltrich - Intention.ly

The list of participating experts on Knowledge Hub+ keeps expanding with live quarterly virtual events and new content added monthly. Learn how to expand your opportunities with Knowledge Hub+.

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ABOUT THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF FINANCIAL SERVICES

Founded in 1927, The American College of Financial Services is the nation’s largest nonprofit educational institution devoted to financial services professionals. Holding the highest level of academic accreditation, The College has educated over 200,000 professionals across the United States through certificate, designation, and graduate degree programs. Its portfolio of applied knowledge also includes just-in-time learning and consumer financial education programs. The College’s faculty represents some of the foremost thought leaders in the financial services industry. Visit TheAmericanCollege.edu and connect with us on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. Discover all the ways you can expand your opportunities with us.

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