You are key to the future of the financial planning — the next generation. It is vital you connect with the financial planning community to learn, grow and achieve success. At FPA Boston 2008 there will be many opportunities and events specifically planned for students to foster connections and build relationships with the local and national FPA community at large.
Preparing for Conference
Ensure that you are prepared to attend our annual conference by following the hints and tips in Preparing for FPA Boston 2008 (PDF | 113KB).
How to Make the Most of FPA Boston 2008
FPA Boston 2008 brings together many of the best professionals,
practitioners, employers, exhibitors and consultants, making it an
excellent place to connect and network with resources. These
resources have many ideas; so many ideas, in fact, you may get a
"conference high" — when you receive so much valuable
information you could become overwhelmed. With the right
preparation, you can maximize your time at FPA Boston 2008.
Getting the Most
Out of FPA Boston 2008 (PDF | 110KB) will walk you through
the steps you can take to ensure the best conference experience.
Look for more insights by reading this article in the special
conference supplement to the August issue of the Journal of
Financial Planning.
Ambassadors
FPA of Massachusetts chapter members will serve as ambassadors during the conference to foster connections and help you navigate the conference to ensure a valuable experience.
Student-focused Sessions
To help you get started, we've selected a few educational sessions that are geared toward the need of the next generation of financial planners. Check these out and also look at the conference program to identify other sessions you may be interested in.
First-time Attendee Orientation
If you are a first-time attendee, you won't want to miss this special session just for you. Join us Saturday, October 4, at 2:00 p.m. We will show you how to take advantage of everything our conference has to offer and introduce you to some of the wonderful benefits of membership. We look forward to welcoming you to the world of FPA!
Education on the Floor
- Alternative Career Paths with a Financial Planning Education: Gary Davis Jr. provides the different options available to those with a financial planning degree.
- Student Chapters at FPA Session: Discover the world of our student chapters, including benefits and ways to get involved at the local level.
- Hear from the Experts: Hear established financial planning professionals discuss issues planners face on the job and best practices to overcome them.
- What's New on the Hill: Learn about the latest issues and discussions happening in Washington, D.C., directly from FPA's Government Relations staff.
Professional Development Pavilion
Be sure to visit the Professional Development Pavilion on the exhibit hall floor and take advantage of additional education and networking opportunities. Included in the pavilion this year: Access to FPA Jobs and Coach Match; Cyber Café, sponsored by Lincoln Financial Network; Virtual Learning Center and Education on the Floor.
On-site Recruiting & Interviewing
Many of our exhibitors will be recruiting and interviewing on-site at Boston. Job seekers looking to maximize their opportunities should post their resume in the FPA Jobs section, as well as bring physical copies of their resume to the conference. Employers will have access to the FPA Jobs section along with interview rooms to use at the conference. First Command and Ameriprise will be recruiting at FPA Boston 2008.
Coaching Sessions with Seasoned Professionals
Visit the FPA Community Building to sign up to talk one-on-one with a seasoned financial planning professional. You won't want to miss this great opportunity to learn and grow from the knowledge, wisdom and expertise of the best in the profession. You'll also want to take advantage of the Community Building to relax for a few minutes or network with other students attending the conference.
Exclusive Reception
FPA will host an exclusive event to bring employers, professionals and students together on the evening of Sunday, October 5, 2008. This event will take place in the FPA Membership Booth in the exhibit hall from 4 to 5 p.m. This is an excellent opportunity to network and engage with:
- Financial planning professionals
- Exhibiting resource providers
- FPA's Residency Program graduates
- Deans and mentors (individuals involved with FPA's highly acclaimed program dedicated to engage, inspire and empower new CFP® certificants)
- Student volunteers
- Members of the Masters Community (seasoned professionals with extensive financial planning experience and committed to the profession)
- FPA Board members and FPA staff
