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The American College of Financial Services
The American College is a non-profit educational institution with the highest level of academic accreditation dedicated to leadership in innovative training and development for financial services professionals.
The College is distinguished by resources of the highest quality, innovation in program delivery and design, and results that create sustainable advantages for our customers.
Serving as a valued business partner to banks, brokerage firms, insurance companies and others since 1927, The American College has assembled a faculty of the foremost thought leaders in the industry to help companies and their employees succeed.
The College is distinguished by resources of the highest quality, innovation in program delivery and design, and results that create sustainable advantages for our customers.
Serving as a valued business partner to banks, brokerage firms, insurance companies and others since 1927, The American College has assembled a faculty of the foremost thought leaders in the industry to help companies and their employees succeed.
Purpose
Since 1927, The American College of Financial Services has taught financial professionals on the frontlines helping people create, build, maintain, and transfer their wealth. Our mission is clear – we are committed to benefiting society through high-quality education to professionals entrusted with the public’s financial well-being and to consumers through targeted financial literacy initiatives. The College’s mission-minded work is underpinned by the highest ethics, continuous learning, and professionalism.
We continue to lean into academic rigor, advocate for professional transparency and trust, engage students and learners where, when, and how they absorb knowledge most effectively, and advance the needs of a diverse, inclusive society.
From the creation of our first professional designation in 1927 — the prestigious Chartered Life Underwriter® (CLU®) — to the launch of our groundbreaking Retirement Income Certified Professional® (RICP®) designation and specialized graduate degree programs, The College’s faculty continue to develop and deliver innovative programs that meet the needs of the changing financial landscape.
Our faculty and Centers of Excellence are comprised of thought leaders whose insights contribute to the conversations of the day, giving meaning to financial markets, and the issues that matter..
We continue to lean into academic rigor, advocate for professional transparency and trust, engage students and learners where, when, and how they absorb knowledge most effectively, and advance the needs of a diverse, inclusive society.
From the creation of our first professional designation in 1927 — the prestigious Chartered Life Underwriter® (CLU®) — to the launch of our groundbreaking Retirement Income Certified Professional® (RICP®) designation and specialized graduate degree programs, The College’s faculty continue to develop and deliver innovative programs that meet the needs of the changing financial landscape.
Our faculty and Centers of Excellence are comprised of thought leaders whose insights contribute to the conversations of the day, giving meaning to financial markets, and the issues that matter..
Vision
As the leader in financial services education, we will partner with companies and professionals to help them realize their full potential, creating relevant learning opportunities that: raise expectations and standards, build sustainable advantages for our clients, and influence the industry and general public for the common good.
Mission
We provide applied financial knowledge and education, promote lifelong learning, and advocate for ethical standards for the benefit of society.
Values
- Integrity
- We create trust by adhering to strong ethical principles in all that we do.
Headquarters
King of Prussia, PA
Employees
198 US Employees
Industry
College / University