Relive #AFCPE2024, Prepare for #AFCPE2025
The AFCPE® Symposium is an annual 3 day conference intersecting financial education, research, and practice. It brings together a diverse and inclusive community of people working across the personal finance field. Come to connect, to learn, and to grow. Exchange ideas to help empower and impact the individuals and communities that you serve. Our diverse and inclusive community is a hallmark of AFCPE.
The Symposium helps bridge the gap between:
- Research, Education, and Practice
- Financial Knowledge and Behavior Change
- Issues of Systemic Inequality
- Professionals across the Financial Services Continuum
AFCPE hosted the 2024 Symposium in Columbus, Ohio from Wednesday, November 20 – Friday, November 22, 2024.
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SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE: In person and virtual schedule: View Here
By sponsoring the AFCPE Symposium, you support AFCPE’s mission and commitment to excellence in the field of personal finance, the education and advancement of our professionals, and the incredible impact that our professionals make in the lives of individuals, families, and communities worldwide.
Interested in becoming an AFCPE Symposium sponsor? Learn more here!
Exhibiting gives you incredible access to a diverse group of personal finance professionals across research, education, and practice. Our attendees are change-makers – creating impact in the lives of their communities each and every day.
Expand your network, share your resources, and become part of our connected community!
Other Frequently Asked Questions
2024 Symposium in-person and virtual attendees will have access to 80 hours of recorded continuing education including insightful keynote speeches, breakout sessions, poster hall recordings, and a robust on-demand library. Click here to view recordings portal.
If you’re attending Symposium in person, OR virtually it is preapproved for 15 CEUs for AFC® Certified Professionals.
CFP® Professionals: At least 14 CFP CEs are available
At the time of Symposium registration, please check your myAFCPE.org Membership dashboard. If it says “Your Membership has been paid!” you are entitled to the $150 discounted member registration price. Check your AFCPE membership status at my.afcpe.org. There’s still time to add Membership and save at my.afcpe.org/membership/get!
Student rate is available to university or college students studying full-time at the undergraduate (at least 12 credits), graduate (at least 9 credits), or PhD (at least 3 credits) level. For students currently enrolled at an AFCPE Registered Education Program, exceptions may apply. Students must meet requirements at the time of Symposium.
All Student Attendees will be prompted to upload a copy of their most current “unofficial” transcript. This is a requirement as part of registration.
All presenters were required to register for and attend the 2024 AFCPE Symposium. As we prepare for 2025 AFCPE Symposium, we will provide more information on registration requirements for presenters.
In 2024, accepted presenters received a 25% discount code that was applied at the time of Symposium Registration. (Maximum three discounted registrations per submission)
The AFC On-site Review & Exam at Symposium was a live review session where those enrolled learned with your peers and took the exam with the content fresh in their head. Those who participated were not required to attend Symposium but many did. Here are some more details about 2024 On-site Review:
WHO: AFC candidates who enjoy in-person learning and planned to test in 2024.
WHAT: 12 hours of review over 2 days and the opportunity to test on site with everything fresh in your mind.
WHERE: Hilton Columbus Downtown, 402 N High Street, Columbus, OH 43215
WHEN: Monday, November 18th – Tuesday, November 19th, 2024
Monday- 8:00am-5:00pm ET – Full day review with lunch break.
Tuesday- 8:00am-4:00pm ET – Morning review, lunch break, afternoon exam.
Lunch was provided on both days; breakfast and dinner were not included.
COST: $750 or $600 for AFCPE Members* – Registration available through the main Symposium Registration
*Does not include AFC exam fee, travel, or lodging. Must be a current AFC candidate with a program deadline of November 19, 2024 or later.
Email certification@afpce.org for more information.
Yes, it is not too late! Purchase the 2024 Symposium Recordings here →
Become an AFCPE Member today and save! https://my.afcpe.org/membership/get
Please review AFCPE’s Symposium Cancellation Policy.
The 2025 AFCPE Symposium will take place in Phoenix – Glendale, Arizona at the Renaissance Phoenix Glendale Hotel & Spa from Tuesday, November 18 – Thursday, November 20, 2025.
Please contact events@afcpe.org for Symposium information and questions.
AFCPE® is dedicated to providing a harassment-free Symposium experience for everyone, regardless of gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, age and/or religion. Read more.
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