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The Student Financial Planning Association (SFPA) welcomes all students who share an interest in financial planning. Not only do SFPA's members gain valuable leadership experience and knowledge about the profession by participating in this association, they are also given numerous opportunities to network with financial planners of various backgrounds, often times resulting in employment positions after graduation. In addition, SFPA members strive to make a difference both in their peers' lives as well as in the community by volunteering their time and/or financial planning expertise to various projects throughout the year.
Upcoming Events
Financial Planning Association of Georgia
FPA of Georgia is the meeting place for CFP® practitioners in the state of Georgia. FPA of Georgia meets regularly and welcomes student participants at their conferences. Students interested in financial planning careers in the Atlanta area should plan to attend these regular meetings. Discounted registration prices are available to student members.
Financial Planning Association National Annual Conference
Seattle, WA September 8 - 11, 2007
FPA National is the meeting place for CFP® practitioners from throughout the country and around the world. This is a great opportunity for students to meet with some of the nation's top planners and advisors and also develop relationships that could lead to internships and jobs. Students have the opportunity to network with planners at all stages of their careers. Students also receive a significant registration discount, making the conference an even bigger value.
NAGDCA Annual Conference
Indian Wells, CA September 15 - 19, 2007
Many, if not all, government employees have the opportunity to contribute to defined contribution plans in preparation for retirement. The NAGDCA conference brings together the government agencies and administrators of the plans with the private sector plan custodians. This conference is a great way to meet professionals in both the public and private worlds of government defined contribution plans. Students attending the conference will also have a terrific opportunity to be paired with a professional mentor during the conference.
NAPFA Southern Region Conference
Nashville, TN November 7 - 10, 2007
Interested in fee-only comprehensive planning, then the Southern Region NAPFA conference is a must attend. This conference brings together the top fee-only financial planners in the region. An added benefit is that NAPFA provides a competitive scholarship to undergraduate and graduate students.
Talk with Dr. Harness to learn more about the scholarship.
University of Georgia does not certify individuals to use the CFP®,
Certified Financial Planner™ and marks. CFP® certification is granted
solely by Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Inc. to
individuals who, in addition to completing an educational requirement
such as this CFP Board-Registered Program, have met ethics, experience and
examination requirements.
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Student Financial Planning Association
