The six-modules that comprise the Express program conclude three-weeks prior to the CFP® certification examination with a live, five-day comprehensive review of all 89 CFP® topics covered on the test. Classes are designed to be intensive, efficient and enjoyable with instructors who provide education in a lively and upbeat environment that facilitates effective learning. A pilot version of the program was enormously successful with 75 percent of the participants passing their examinations and earning the CFP® designation.

“Traditionally, financial advisors have spent up to three years completing the required education,” said Larry Barton, Ph.D., President and Chief Executive Officer of The American College. “The Financial Planning Express™ program compresses that timeframe. Now financial advisors can complete their education in an accelerated timeframe while still receiving quality education.”

The American College holds the highest level of academic accreditation available from the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools – the same organization that upholds the adherence of rigorous academic standards by such prestigious institutions as Princeton and the Wharton School, among many others. In addition, The American College is the nation’s leading provider of educational courses leading to CFP® certification. This combination of quality and experience makes The American College the ideal institution to offer an accelerated program like Financial Planning Express™.

Individuals interested in participating in this program are encouraged to enroll immediately. This will allow program participants to take full advantage of the initial self-study period for the first of the program’s six modules. The culmination of the first module is a live review session on The American College’s campus in Bryn Mawr, PA on December 7 – 10.

“The review sessions consist of intensive “boot camp style” learning including quizzes, case studies and problems,” said Jeffrey H. Rattiner, CFP®, President, JR Financial Group, Inc. “After the completion of each live review, students can take their course examination and move immediately on to the next course. At the end of seven months, students will be thoroughly prepared to take the CFP® certification examination”    

All six courses that are part of the Financial Planning Express™ program, associated study materials, review materials and live instruction are included in the tuition for the program. Accommodations during the six live review sessions at The Gregg Conference Center on the campus of The American College are additional.

Individuals interested in enrolling in the program should contact Nona Hillsberg at The American College at 610-526-1132 or at e-mail protected from spam bots
Additional information is also available online http://www.theamericancollege.edu/fpexpress/default.asp?section=3

The American College is the nation’s leading non-profit educator of professionals in the insurance and financial services industry. Located in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, The College is a public charity founded in 1927 and accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. The American College offers an array of specialized designation programs, Master of Science degrees in several disciplines and customized continuing education programs predominantly on a distance education basis for those pursuing a career in financial services. For more information, visit www.TheAmericanCollege.edu

Certified Financial Planer Board of Standards Inc. owns the marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, and CFP (with flame logo)®, which it awards to individuals who successfully complete initial and ongoing certification requirements.