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James A. Roy, PMP®, Named Executive Director of The American College Center for Veterans Affairs at The American College of Financial Services

October 12, 2021

KING OF PRUSSIA, PA – October 12, 2021 – George Nichols III, President and CEO of The American College of Financial Services, announced today that James A. Roy, PMP®, Senior Executive and Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force (Ret.), has been named Executive Director of The American College Center for Veterans Affairs.

The Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company Makes Transformational Contribution to Expand Veterans Support at The American College of Financial Services

October 05, 2021

KING OF PRUSSIA, PA – October 5, 2021 – The American College of Financial Services is proud to announce a significant contribution of $3 million over ten years by The Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company to expand programs and services provided by The College in support of the veterans community.

The American College of Financial Services Hosts 7th Annual Clambake to Raise Funds for Service Member Scholarships

September 08, 2021

KING OF PRUSSIA, PA – September 8, 2021 – 2021 marks the 7th Annual Clambake and Solider Citizen Award event, hosted by The American College of Financial Services and The American College Penn Mutual Center for Veterans Affairs, with a mission to transform the lives of our active-duty service members, veterans, and their spouses by raising money for full scholarships for professional designations and degree programs offered by The College.

The Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company’s CEO Honored With Distinguished Civilian Award

December 10, 2018

The Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company (Penn Mutual) is pleased to announce that Eileen McDonnell, chairman and CEO of Penn Mutual, was recently named as the recipient of the esteemed Admiral Charles LeMoyne Distinguished Civilian Award for 2018.

Scholarship Recipient Interviewed by FA Magazine

September 26, 2018

Financial trouble can severely stunt a military career: Some service members struggle to meet the financial expectations of the military and monetarily support their families. To help prevent such problems, Elizabeth Plot has volunteered with the Navy Marine Corp Relief Society for the past 10 years as a financial counselor.

General David H. Petraeus Receives 2018 Soldier Citizen Award

September 19, 2018

The American College of Financial Services presented the 2018 Soldier Citizen Award to General David H. Petraeus during the fifth annual veterans networking and fundraising event, "The Clambake," at The Westin Philadelphia on September 13th.

Educational Scholarship Opportunities for Active Duty, Veterans, and Spouses

April 16, 2018

There are two mega trends that have converged to create a tremendous opportunity for both the financial services industry and the men and women who have honorably served in the armed forces of the United States and their spouses.

Let's Help Enlist Veterans in Financial Services Careers

March 28, 2018

What if I told you there was a group of 21.8 million devoted, collaborative, hardworking and enthusiastic individuals seeking employment in the United States? Would you be interested in attracting this group to your company?

8 Financial Tips Every Veteran Needs to Know About

March 01, 2018

One of the biggest financial shocks for transitioning from active duty is with taxes. “Active duty members enjoy some tax benefits that no longer apply and will result in a smaller net pay even if their salary is similar as a civilian,” explains Ted Digges.

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