August 3–5, 2026 Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk Chicago, IL
The American College of Financial Services is the leading educator for individuals in financial services, with over 200,000 professionals successfully completing a College course.
The College is proud to host the upcoming 20th annual Conference of African American Financial Professionals (CAAFP), August 3–5, 2026 in Chicago, IL. Advisors, educators, thought leaders, and innovators will convene for one of the industry’s largest gatherings of financial professionals dedicated to promoting greater representation within the industry and enhancing efforts to connect with and serve clients.
Ensure your brand is on the blueprint for a new vision of the financial services industry — one that aims to improve the delivery of financial services to under-resourced communities, regardless of experience or identity.
Your sponsorship supports the following for attendees:
- Inspiring keynote addresses from new and established faces with innovative perspectives
- Relevant, timely, and interactive breakout sessions led by thought leaders and industry experts
- Insights into groundbreaking initiatives advancing underserved communities in the financial services industry
- Networking activities with financial services professionals, executives, visionaries, and change-makers
CAAFP 2025 Recap
- 20 generous corporate sponsors
- 40+ student scholars from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and other institutions
- Representation from insurance, investment management, broker-dealer, retirement, and other industry segments
- Enhanced networking experience with Networking Lounge, one-on-one coaching sessions, and more
- Nearly 800 financial professionals in attendance
The CAAFP Experience
The speakers and the culture were the most enjoyable part about this event. There was a push to network and help each other and that message was continuously delivered throughout the conference.
–Past Attendee
What I most enjoyed about CAAFP were the speakers and the culture. There was a push to network and help each other, and that message was continuously delivered throughout the conference.
–Past Attendee
The camaraderie and the new like-minded people in the industry were phenomenal.
–Past Attendee
I enjoyed the level of information provided by the facilitators of the workshop sessions, but I also enjoyed the high-quality speakers in the general sessions. Their discussions were inspirational and thought-provoking.
–Past Attendee
Benefits of Sponsorship
As a CAAFP sponsor, you will have the opportunity to promote your company and its commitment to representation to an expected audience of nearly 800 financial professionals from a range of backgrounds and markets. Depending on your level of sponsorship, you can address attendees with a specific message about your brand:
Demonstrated commitment to representation
Speaking opportunities
Conference and educational scholarships
Networking and mentorship connections
For more information about sponsorship opportunities, please contact Dan Bischak or Emily Krall Groome, CMP
Emily Krall Groome, CMP
Executive Director of Events and Experiences
717-813-1445
Empowering the Next Generation
The College is proud to support the next generation of financial professionals. We invite CAAFP sponsors to partner with The College to support students from HBCUs, Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs), and other undergraduate institutions to attend CAAFP through scholarships. Sponsor organizations who fund a student’s CAAFP attendance will have the opportunity to meet students and attend a special Student Forum.
About The College
Since 1927, The American College of Financial Services has stood for applied financial knowledge and education, promoting lifelong learning, and advocating for ethical standards for the benefit of society. The College is an accredited educational institution rooted in history and focused on building the profession’s future. With 200,000 alumni of its programs, The College continues to shape the life’s work of countless financial advisors and other industry figures.
For more information, contact Events at Events@TheAmericanCollege.edu.
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The American College of Financial Services is committed to equal access to its educational programs, facilities, and employment for all persons, regardless of race, color, sex, disability, age, religion, national or ethnic origin, or any other protections afforded by applicable laws. Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Inc. owns the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, CFP® (with plaque design) and CFP® (with flame design) in the U.S., which it awards to individuals who successfully complete CFP Board's initial and ongoing certification requirements.
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