FPA hosts a series of financial planner conferences throughout the year that provide attendees outstanding opportunities. Earn continuing education credit, network with like-minded professionals, learn how to create better businesses and travel to some of the nation's best locations — all while participating in events that drive the financial planning profession.

FPA National Events:

FPA Business Solutions 2012
This conference touches on the "theory and practice" of primary business management topics, helping you create a more efficient, profitable practice.

May 5-8, 2012, Scottsdale, Ariz.

FPA Retreat 2012
FPA Retreat 2012 provides opportunities to find your center — or voice — in meeting the challenging demands of an ever-changing market. This is truly forward-looking content. Educational sessions with lively and uplifting conversations will be balanced by blending the art and science of financial planning with unique planner-focused events.

September 29-October, 2, 2012, San Antonio, Tex.

FPA Experience 2012
This conference of the financial planning community is a one-stop-shop that provides high-quality, unbiased education. From technical nuts-and-bolts, to back-office compliance-focused issues, to client communication, to investment strategies, this event offers the opportunity for professional development, regardless of career level or career path.

October 21-26, 2012, Lake Arrowhead, Calif.

FPA Residency 2012
The FPA Residency Program is an intensive, weeklong program that bridges the gap between technical financial planning knowledge and understanding the financial planning process in the real-world.

November 2-4, 2012, Denver, Colo.

FPA Chapter Leaders Conference 2012
This gathering of FPA chapter leaders provides best practices and strategies to make chapters more successful.  Learn what it takes to make a good chapter even better.