Careers from an Education at the American College OF FINANCIAL SERVICES
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Financial Planning
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Insurance
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Healthcare
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Investment Counseling
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Human Resources
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Retirement Planning
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Philanthropy Management
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Executive Leadership
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Introduction
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Financial Planning
There are many complex financial areas of our lives: income taxes, estate planning, paying for college, retirement planning, investment options, etc. You can become the person that helps individuals develop an overall financial plan and then provide the encouragement for them to have the discipline to stick to it.
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Insurance
Some of the hottest jobs in finance are jobs in insurance. Insurance is a trillion dollar business that employs more than 3 million people in the United States alone. As the population ages and wealth grows, the demand for insurance professionals will increase dramatically.
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Healthcare
With the roll-out of the Affordable Care Act, many Americans need help understanding the law to find out what is the right path for them. Become an expert in group benefits, individual health insurance, and managed care. This is a growth industry!
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Investment Counseling
Work in a field where you are compensated for giving advice on investing in securities such as stocks, bonds, mutual funds, or exchange traded funds are deemed to be investment advisors. You can also manage portfolios of securities.
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Human Resources
Learn about the management process of an organization’s workforce. This includes the attraction, selection, training, assessment, and rewarding of employees, while also overseeing organizational leadership and culture and ensuring compliance with employment and labor laws.
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Retirement Planning
America is getting older and needs retirement planning experts. Over 6,000 Americans become retirement age turning 65 every single day. This group is looking for individuals that can help them with this major life milestone. Learn how to best manage the asset distribution phase and minimize risk while maximizing benefits such as Social Security.
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Philanthropy Management
Philanthropy is a critical component of civil society and plays a vital role in any healthy democracy. It offers an opportunity for people from all walks of life and income levels to come together, share common interests and goals, challenge the failings of current systems, and affect positive social change. Our professional development programs support your work as a trusted advisor in helping clients integrate charitable planning within their overall financial and estate goals, ensuring a positive impact on themselves, their heirs, and their communities.
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Executive Leadership
Use what you have learned in the military and gain an industry recognized credential in Leadership. This Master’s Program takes a year or more to complete and requires 10 advanced courses in strategy development, communications, leadership, management, law, compliance, ethics, decision-making, and interpersonal skills.
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Introduction
We have a broad network with some of the best organizations in the financial services industry, many of which are very interested in former service members who have the work ethic and soft skills they are looking for. If you are interested in breaking into this industry or are simply looking for a change, let us know…we might be able to make a connection that results in a “win-win” for you and your new employer.