The primary objectives and purposes of the Academy of Financial Services are: - To encourage basic and applied research in the area of personal financial planning and financial services; - To encourage the development of the curricula in the financial services field at the university level;...

Research papers and abstracts covering all aspects of individual financial management and education are sought for inclusion in the program. Papers in the areas of estate planning, insurance, tax accounting aspects of financial planning, investments, and retirement planning are encouraged....

The annual meetings of the AFS and FPA are designed to bring together academicians and practitioners to discuss the most recent developments in the field of personal finance. The meetings provide a forum for the presentation of new research and the discussion of current issues in the field.