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The Ascend experience
Ascend is the industry’s most comprehensive education conference providing training, certification, and continuing education to financial professionals for over 30 years.
Learn more about each of our 2018 Ascend locations.
  • New for 2018: 9 new courses offered, including: Savings Reform and Helping Clients Plan and Save for Financial Wellness.


  • New for 2018: Earn an HSA designation


  • Earn an IRA designation


  • Network with your peers

  • Learn from top ERISA-trained consultants with real-world experience


  • Earn CE credits for 25 industry designations


  • Attend a variety of courses on: retirement and health savings, thought leadership


  • Choose your own schedule
Professional development
The best way to show continued proficiency in an ever-changing industry is to earn a designation or continuing education (CE) credits. Ascend prepares you for the Certified IRA Specialist II (CIS II) and the Certified Health Savings Professional (CHSP) exams, and it also qualifies for CE credits for 25 industry designations.
Justify your trip
Often the hardest part is asking for approval to attend. We can help. Customize our letter that breaks down the benefits and justifies the cost of attending Ascend.
Expand your knowledge, grow your career, connect with your peers.
Join us in 2018!