Company Profile
The American College of Financial Services
Company Overview
Since 1927, The American College of Financial Services has helped professionals realize their career goals through rigorous and practical education in financial services. Our mission is clear – we are committed to benefitting society by delivering the highest quality education to the professionals entrusted with the public’s financial well-being. That commitment drives us to a focus on student success, relevant course material, and discovering new solutions for financial security.
From the creation of our first financial designation in 1927 — the prestigious Chartered Life Underwriter® (CLU®) insurance specialty — to the recent launch of our groundbreaking Retirement Income Certified Professional® (RICP®) designation, 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 help shape the financial services profession. Please use our website as a valuable resource for current industry news, information on our programs, and up-to-date lectures and webcasts that bring these experts to you. You will find what distinguishes The College from other academic institutions is an unwavering commitment to Pracademics —that’s practical academics — helping advisors master such topics as wealth accumulation, financial planning, philanthropic guidance, and retirement distribution strategies – all with a focus on ethics and professional standards.
Thank you for taking the time to explore The American College of Financial Services and learn more about us. We challenge you to take the next step in your professional development and choose us as your partner in career-long learning.
https://www.theamericancollege.edu/
Company History
Founded by industry pioneer Solomon S. Huebner in 1927, The American College of Financial Services has a rich history in financial services education— standing strong as the standard bearer for quality.
The College's Chartered Life Underwriter® (CLU®) program graduated 21 designees in 1928, beginning a long tradition of excellence. Since then, more than 100,000 financial services professionals have earned their CLU® designation. Through our long history, The College has responded to the dynamic financial services environment, revising programs and adding designations to address the evolving needs of financial professionals in specialized ways. These changes included launching the innovative ChFC® designation for advanced financial planning, creating the groundbreaking RICP® retirement income planning certification, embracing the digital age with our comprehensive online wealth management program, the WMCP®, offering sales training programs that consistently elevate performance, providing education for CFP® Certification, and adding graduate level courses in financial services, philanthropy, and management.
The institution has grown over the decades to become the leader in financial services education. Our faculty includes the nation's top thought leaders in financial services practice and management, offering expertise that is sought by companies, policy makers, and students across the United States and abroad.
The College has remained nimble and proactive in the rapidly changing financial products and services industry. More than ever, success in the field requires specialized knowledge. These demands fuel our growth and continue to bring prestige to an education from The American College of Financial Services.
Our students have become leaders in the financial services profession, managing leading offices and providing professional financial advice and guidance to millions of institutions, families, and businesses. These leading practitioners continue to be dedicated to The College and provide ongoing support to see that the original vision of founder Solomon Huebner will remain strong through all of the opportunities and responsibilities that lie ahead.