2026 CAAFP Promotional Toolkit

About CAAFP 2026

The American College of Financial Services’ Conference of African American Financial Professionals (CAAFP) is the nation’s premier professional development conference for financial professionals dedicated to enhancing representation within the industry. In 2026, we proudly celebrate the 20th year of The College hosting this impactful event — marking two decades of community, leadership, and progress in advancing the profession.

CAAFP 2026 will be held August 3-5, 2026, at the stunning Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk in Chicago, IL. Our conference theme, “Connections Across Generations,” will explore advancements, challenges, obstacles, solutions, and change across generations in financial services — and how to best support the current and next generations to advance the profession.

Please find all keynote speakers, breakout sessions, and our full schedule of events here.

Choose Your Learning Journey

The conference features inspiring and thought-provoking keynote sessions led by change agents from various backgrounds, industry experts delivering timely and engaging breakout sessions, continuing education credit, entertainment, and more.

This year, CAAFP will follow three dedicated tracks designed to support professionals at every stage of their career.

Get Ready

Crystallize what’s possible, align with a career, role, and business model, and form peer networks.

Get Started

Focus on the foundational skills, technical knowledge, and emotional intelligence you need to navigate a lot of “firsts” with competence and confidence.

Get Specialized

Deliver clarity and security as a specialist, advancing your education to serve clients as their needs become more complex.

Promotional Resources

No matter how you choose to spread the word about CAAFP 2026, we are here to help with visual and written marketing resources tailored for your convenience.

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See You at the 20th Annual CAAFP!

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Save your seat for the largest gathering of financial professionals committed to enhancing representation in the industry today.

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We want to help you build connections across generations for the future of financial services – and we hope you’ll be our guest at The American College of Financial Services’ Conference of African American Financial Professionals (CAAFP)!

For two decades, professionals from across financial services have convened at CAAFP to learn, grow, and connect. The three-day event features inspiring and thought-provoking keynote sessions led by change agents from various backgrounds, industry experts delivering timely and engaging breakout sessions, continuing education credit, entertainment, and more.

Join us as we celebrate 20 years of CAAFP in Chicago, August 3-5. Through this year’s theme, “Connections Across Generations,” we will explore advancements, challenges, obstacles, solutions, and change across generations in financial services to learn how best to support the current and next generations to advance the profession.

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Register Now (https://events.theamericancollege.edu/caafp-2026)

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ANNOUNCEMENT: 2026 Conference of African American Financial Professionals

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Join us as we celebrate two decades of learning and connection at The American College of Financial Services’ 20th annual Conference of African American Financial Professionals (CAAFP)!

Convene with other financial professionals committed to enhancing representation as we explore advancements, challenges, obstacles, solutions, and change across generations in financial services, and learn how best to support the current and next generations to advance the profession.

On August 3-5 at the Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk in Chicago, IL, CAAFP 2026 will feature inspiring and thought-provoking keynote sessions led by change agents from a variety of backgrounds, industry experts delivering timely and engaging breakout sessions, continuing education credit, star-studded entertainment, and more!

Learn how you and your business can build connections across generations and work to expand representation within the profession through specialized workshops, breakout sessions, and coaching opportunities.

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Register Now (https://events.theamericancollege.edu/caafp-2026)

Social Media

Whether you are a sponsor, speaker, or general guest of CAAFP 2026 and want to promote your attendance at the event through social media, we have a variety of prewritten social media posts prepared to meet your needs. We ask that you please link any social media posts to our official registration page. Be sure to use our official event hashtag #CAAFP2026!

General Guests

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The American College of Financial Services’ 20th annual Conference of African American Financial Professionals (CAAFP) is coming soon! Register now for this informative, uplifting, CE-eligible and networking-rich event including inspiring keynote speakers, innovative breakout sessions, daily entertainment, and more!

Celebrate two decades of learning and connection with us in Chicago, IL August 3-5 — and learn how to build connections across generations for the future of financial services.

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The 2026 Conference of African American Financial Professionals (CAAFP) from The American College of Financial Services is coming soon. Don’t miss out on the 20th annual event, dedicated to enhancing representation within the industry and serving underrepresented clients! Gather, network, learn, and share in fellowship as we seek to build connections across generations.

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Sponsors

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Proud to sponsor The American College of Financial Services’ 20th annual Conference of African American Financial Professionals (CAAFP), a three-day event in Chicago, IL! Join us as we seek to build meaningful, generational change through inspiring and thought-provoking sessions on financial education, wealth equality, and professional networking.

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We’re proud to be part of The American College of Financial Services’ 2026 Conference of African American Financial Professionals (CAAFP)! Don’t miss the 20th annual premier gathering for financial professionals committed to enhancing representation in the industry today as build connections across generations for the future of the profession.

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Speakers

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I’m proud to participate in The American College of Financial Services’ 2026 Conference of African American Financial Professionals (CAAFP). Join me and my fellow speakers and VIP guests for three days of fellowship, networking, and inspirational discussions on how we can work together to build connections across generations for the future of financial services.

Plus, join us in celebrating two decades of CAAFP!

#FinancialServices #CAAFP2026 #FinancialPlanning

I’m honored and excited to be a speaker at the 20th annual Conference of African American Financial Professionals (CAAFP) from The American College of Financial Services! Join me, your peers, and my fellow VIP guests for three days of inspiring keynotes, thought-provoking breakout sessions, and opportunities to learn how best to support the current and next generations to advance the profession.

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Sponsor Badge

If you are a CAAFP sponsor, we have sponsor badge graphic you can use to accompany your company or organization’s communications or promotional materials to spread the word about both our event and your meaningful contribution to fostering lasting change through action.

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Sustainable, Economic Change for All

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 communities.

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About The American College of Financial Services

Founded in 1927 by financial services education pioneer Solomon Huebner, PhD, The American College of Financial Services is the leading educator in the financial services profession, with over 200,000 students successfully completing a course of study. As the premier provider of applied financial knowledge and education, The College offers professionals across financial services expertise for every stage of their career and their clients’ lives.

The College is committed to enhancing the knowledge of professionals entrusted with the public’s financial wellbeing, including through such professional designations as the Retirement Income Certified Professional® (RICP®), Wealth Management Certified Professional® (WMCP®), Chartered Financial Consultant® (ChFC®), Chartered Life Underwriter® (CLU®), Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy® (CAP®), Chartered Special Needs Consultant® (ChSNC®), the upcoming Tax Planning Certified Professional® (TPCP®) and education leading to the CFP® certification.

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CAAFP 2026 Giving Campaign

With this year’s CAAFP theme on Connections Across Generations, any donation to The College’s Center for Economic Empowerment and Equality will directly support financial education programs for Black women, recruiting and training for Black financial professionals, leadership programs for Black executives, and a collective impact initiative to support Black communities across the country. Incentives for donation include a listing in our official CAAFP program book, a free t-shirt, and more.

Invest in our community by making a gift and share your contribution with your business connections and professional contacts.

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Further Questions?

If you’re looking for any other information related to CAAFP 2026, including sponsorship opportunities, visit our sponsorship page for a listing of opportunities or contact

Dan Bischak at Daniel.Bischak@TheAmericanCollege.edu (267-473-8051)

Emily Krall Groome at Emily.Krall@TheAmericanCollege.edu (717-813-1445)

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