ABOUT CAAFP
The history and leadership behind this inspiring and impactful event.

Since its inception, The American College of Financial Services' Conference of African American Financial Professionals (CAAFP) has been the largest gathering of financial professionals dedicated to promoting greater representation within the industry and enhancing efforts to connect with and serve underserved clients.
CAAFP is committed to empowering, advocating for, and advancing the drive for increased representation and access for financial professionals, as well as improving the delivery of financial services to under-resourced communities, regardless of experience or identity.
Attendees benefit from exclusive opportunities, including:
- Relevant, timely, and interactive professional development breakout sessions
- Inspiring and thought-provoking keynote addresses by thought leaders and industry experts
- Insights into groundbreaking initiatives supporting representation and advancement within the profession
- Networking activities with coaches, senior executives, visionaries, and change-makers
CAAFP FAQs
Previous Speakers & Entertainers

DONNA BRAZILE
Veteran Political Strategist

RAPHAEL BOSTIC
President, Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta

SUSAN TAYLOR
Journalist, Editor

CARLA HARRIS
Senior Client Advisor, Morgan Stanley

WES MOORE
Governor, State of Maryland

TIFFANY ALICHE
Personal Financial Educator
Sustainable, Economic Change
In 2020, The American College of Financial Services launched the American College Center for Economic Empowerment and Equality, with a mission to narrow the wealth gap and promote economic justice with collective, community-focused solutions that last.
The Center for Economic Empowerment and Equality is the flagship center for research, thought leadership, curriculum and course development, programming, and scholarships aimed at cultivating lasting relationships between financial services and all underserved groups.

A Legacy of Industry Leadership
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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The American College of Financial Services provides equal opportunity to students and employees, regardless of race, color, and national or ethnic origin. 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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