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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.

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.

NAGDCA Annual Conference

Philadelphia, PA September 11-15, 2010
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.

Financial Planning Association National Annual Conference

Denver, CO October 9 - 12, 2010
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.

Financial Planning Association of Georgia Career Day

Atlanta, GA October 28, 2010
Career Day brings together financial planning students with successful financial planning practitioners to facilitate the networking and interviewing process. Career Day will offer one-on-one interviewing opportunities with well-known Atlanta firms as well as engaging speakers and panelist discussions.

Contact Information

President Justin Smith smithjc0@uga.edu
Vice President Charlotte Jacobs cajacobs@uga.edu
Secretary Erin Campbell ecampbell89@uga.edu
Treasurer Phillip Mulkey pmulkey1@uga.edu
Public Relations Taylor Harding tharding@uga.edu
Advisor Dr. Joseph Goetz goetz@uga.edu

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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