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We believe educational experiences should accelerate careers through applied knowledge and peer engagement.

See below for our full list of yearly experiences.

The President’s Dinner


NOVEMBER 12, 2026 PHILADELPHIA, PA

This annual gala recognizes the significant contributions of generous and distinguished alumni, donors, and volunteers.

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Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) Forum


MARCH 9–10, 2027 FORT WORTH, TX

This deeply specialized experience offers all sides of the DAF ecosystem, including nonprofit gift planners, DAF employees, and other financial professionals opportunities to learn and engage with the top experts studying one of the most important tools in philanthropic planning.

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Horizons


MAY 3–5, 2027 SAN ANTONIO, TX

This epic retirement planning experience is intentionally intimate, exceptionally experiential, and specifically specialized in the issues facing pre- and current retiree clients for an audience of mid- to senior-level financial professionals.

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Aspire


AUGUST 2–4, 2027 AUSTIN, TX

This career-building experience is geared toward aspiring and up-and-coming professionals in financial services seeking a strong foundation for their future career growth.

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Advanced Special Needs Planning Symposium


DATE & LOCATION TBA

This experience brings together leading authorities on special needs and disability planning, along with mid- to senior-level financial professionals working with individuals with special needs and their caregivers, to share strategies and cultivate a shared commitment to this important discipline.

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For more information about sponsorship opportunities, please contact Emily Krall Groome, CMP, or Dan Bischak.

Emily Krall Groome, CMP Executive Director of Events and Experiences, The American College of Financial Services

Emily.Krall@TheAmericanCollege.edu 717-813-1445

Dan Bischak Assistant Vice President of Advancement, The American College of Financial Services

Daniel.Bischak@TheAmericanCollege.edu 267-473-8051

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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.

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