Personal Financial Planning

PFP Alumni Advisory Board

Mission

The Board's primary aim is to promote and support the Personal Financial Planning (PFP) program at Texas Tech University, thereby enhancing the educational experience and value of the degree for the mutual benefit of all stakeholders.

Specific goals include at least the following:

1. To communicate with PFP faculty regarding industry trends and developments that help solidify and maintain the PFP program's position as a dynamic, innovative industry leader.
2. To provide constructive feedback from an industry perspective to PFP faculty regarding the practical application and relevance of certain planning methods used in preparing PFP students to excel in their careers.
3. To recommend changes, adjustments, and/or improvements that serve to edify the image, reputation, and character of the PFP degrees at Texas Tech and further increase their value on campus, within the financial planning profession, and to the consuming public globally.
4. To coordinate fundraising efforts for the express benefit of advancing the PFP program and its ability to educate students and place high quality graduates into the financial planning profession in perpetuity.
5. To build a strong, effective alumni network that embodies the high ethical standards of personal and professional integrity and accountability that meet or exceed the principles set forth by the CFP Board of Standards.
6. To mentor and nurture PFP students in their pursuit of academic, personal, and professional excellence; leadership development; and interaction with alumni.
7. To serve as a feedback and/or advisory resource for the student-led Personal Financial Planning Association (PFPA).
8. To facilitate the recognition of outstanding students, faculty, and alumni.