Conferences
Thanks to our generous donors, travel funding is available for undergraduate and masters students to attend school-sponsored conferences. If awarded, funding will cover flight, hotel, and registration expenses for one conference. Qualified students are eligible for one travel award per academic year.
For more details or to apply for travel funding, please see our Student Travel Funds Application.*
Oct
06
CFP Board Connections Conference
Date: October 6 - October 8, 2025
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Description:
The CFP Board Connections Conference is the first event of its kind, convening all
segments of the financial planning profession with special programming geared to specific
communities. It continues the traditions and combines the best features of CFP Board's
Academic Research Colloquium, Diversity Summit, Firms Summit and Registered Programs
Conference, including opportunities for CFP® professionals to earn CE credit.
www.cfp.net/events/2024/09/cfp-board-connections-conferencewww.hs.ttu.edu
Oct
06
AFS Annual Meeting
Date: October 6 - October 8, 2025
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Description:
Join AFS for a meeting dedicated research bringing the best of AFS and the Journal
of Financial Planning (JFP) to you.
academyfinancial.org/AFS-Conference/
Nov
03
FPA National Conference
Date: November 3 - Novenber 5, 2025
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
Description:
At FPA Annual Conference 2025, connection, learning, and community take center stage.
It’s where you’ll rub shoulders with the brightest minds, exchange ideas, and discover
the latest strategies that will supercharge your success. It's an experience like
no other, and it's tailor-made for YOU.
The conference brings together financial planners, thought leaders, service providers,
and allied professionals. And, as the largest annual gathering of CFP® professionals,
you'll be surrounded by the very best in the business—all under one roof.
ac.financialplanningassociation.org
Nov
18
AFCPE Symposium
Date: November 18 - November 20, 2025
Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Description:
AFCPE Symposium is the intersection of financial education, research, and practice.
The expertise and passion of our community make it an event like no other!
www.afcpe.org/symposium/
Feb
TBD
FPA DFW
Date: TBD
Location: Dallas, Texas
Description:
Your gateway to a wealth of knowledge and networking opportunities designed specifically
for CFP® professionals, estate planning attorneys, CPAs, and all financial planning
professionals seeking to further their careers.
www.financialplanningassociation.org/event/2025-fpa-dfw-conference
Mar
03
t3 Conference
Date: March 9 - March 12, 2026
Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
Description:
Explore a Past, Present and Future of Pioneering Innovation in Financial Services
and Wealth Management
t3conferences.com
May
05
NAPFA Conference
Date: May 5 - May 7 , 2026
Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Description:
There’s no better place to learn how to fine-tune your practice than at a NAPFA conference!
National conferences are held each spring and fall throughout the U.S. and attract
more than 60 exhibitors and 400 practitioners. In addition to outstanding educational
sessions, there is always a well-attended exhibit hall to access new business solutions
from industry providers.
www.napfa.org/community/future-conferences
Jun
TBD
Pershing insite
Date: TBD
Location: TBD
Description:
Fresh perspectives for wealth professionals.
cventevents.com
Jun
TBD
FTA Conference
Date: TBD
Location: TBD
Description:
We are building a community of financial therapy professionals, and provide a forum
to share research and practice methods and models, and inform policy and practice
management standards.
financialtherapyassociation.org/education/conference-2025/
* Students must be in good standing to receive funding. Examples of circumstances for funding ineligibility include, but are not limited to:
- Academic probation
- Not in good standing with the university
- Responsible decision by the Office of Student Conduct
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