African American Knowledge Circle
A Knowledge Circle exploring the issues relevant to the African American financial planning community.
The African American Knowledge Circle is a dedicated community within FPA that brings together African American financial planners and their allies. This community provides opportunities for connection, education, and peer support focused on increasing the visibility and impact of African American professionals in financial planning.
Why It Matters
African American communities often face unique financial challenges and systemic barriers to wealth accumulation. By participating in the African American Knowledge Circle, financial planners can deepen their understanding of these issues, share strategies for overcoming obstacles, and collaborate with peers to promote financial empowerment within African American communities. This community empowers professionals to provide empathetic and informed guidance, ensuring that all clients receive the support they deserve.
Key Focus Areas
Culturally Competent Financial Planning
Explore strategies for creating financial plans that respect and address the unique cultural and historical experiences of African American clients.
Addressing Wealth Disparities
Stay informed about the systemic factors contributing to wealth gaps and develop approaches to help clients build and sustain wealth.
Community Engagement and Support
Connect with fellow planners to share resources, discuss best practices, and collaborate on initiatives that promote financial well-being within African American communities.
Get Connected
Join your peers in the African American Knowledge Circle and take part in discussions, knowledge sharing, and professional growth. Open to all FPA Members.
Looking for more ways to connect? Explore all of FPA’s Knowledge Circles and find the communities that resonate with you.
Upcoming Live African American Knowledge Circles
On-Demand African African Knowledge Circles
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Please join the African American Knowledge Circle for an open discussion about where things are and where they're going for the Black advisor community.
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Increasing diversity in a company or industry isn’t merely the “right thing to do”, it’s essential to the life and health of a business.
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Please join the African American Knowledge Circle for a discussion on ESG investing.
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Please join the African American Knowledge Circle we kick off our national DEI webinar series during Black History Month.
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Please join us for our next African American Knowledge Circle Call on Thursday June 3rd at 2 pm ET where we’ll be joined by Dr. Nandita Das.
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Many financial planners come to the profession deeply connected to communities that have been ignored by "traditional" financial planning practices.
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Please join us on February 4th at 2 pm EST as we kick off Black History Month with our first African American Knowledge Circle call of the year.
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