Mon., Sept. 1: In observance of Labor Day, the College for Financial Planning will be closed. Online testing will be available; however, online testing support will not be available.
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As a private, for-profit educational institution, the mission of the College for Financial Planning is to provide accessible and flexible degree, non-degree, and continuing professional education programs to our students. Our philosophy of professional education emphasizes the relationship between theory and practice in providing students with the conceptual foundations and practical skills necessary to adapt to changes in societal needs and keep pace with the evolving fields of finance and financial services. Our typical student will offer, on a personal or corporate level, financial counseling and related services, or implement financial recommendations pertaining to investments, insurance, retirement, tax, and/or estate planning.
The College provides learning opportunities to people in all geographic areas through comprehensive programs of study that lead to licensing or certification through individual courses; through graduate-level study in the areas of financial planning, financial analysis, and finance, leading to the award of a master’s degree; and through continuing professional development. Learning methods include independent study, blended and mentored study, and classroom instruction conducted by independent classroom providers, as well as seminars, workshops, and conferences.
The College for Financial Planning, Inc. (the degree-granting arm of the College) is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association (NCA), 30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602-2504.
The College for Financial Planning, Inc., has been authorized by the Colorado Commission on Higher Education to offer instruction for and to grant the master’s degree.
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The College is closed on the following holidays:New Year’s DayMartin Luther King Jr. DayPresidents Day Good Friday (noon to 5:00 p.m.)Memorial DayIndependence Day Labor DayThanksgivingFriday after Thanksgiving Christmas EveChristmas Day
Faculty at the College are not only experts in their respective areas of financial planning—be it investments, retirement planning, or tax planning—they are also active in the development, administration, and delivery of the College’s programs. They will guide you in the successful completion of your various courses, helping to expand your horizons through each class you take.
PhD - Touro University InternationalMA - Webster University ChFC - American CollegeBA - Franklin & Marshall
E-mail: Jesse.Arman@apollogrp.edu Message from the Vice President
Dr. Kurt L. Miller Chair, Master of Science ProgramProfessor
DM - Colorado Technical UniversityMS - Chapman University BS - University of MarylandResponsible For: COM 500, ETH 550, FIN 650, FIN 651
E-mail: Kurt.Miller@apollogrp.eduMeet your professor
Jim Pasztor, CFP®Assistant Professor
MS - College for Financial Planning BM - Catholic University of AmericaResponsible For: CFPE 1102, PFP 512, PFP 550, PFP 590.
E-mail: Jim.Pasztor@apollogrp.edu
Gregg ParishProfessor
JD – University of Colorado Law School BA – Brown University Responsible For: CFPE 1105, PFP 581
E-mail: Gregg.Parish@apollogrp.eduMeet your professor
Michael B. Cates, CFP®Sr. Director of Certification ProgramsAssociate Professor
MS, ATP - College for Financial PlanningBS - Regis UniversityResponsible For: CFPE 1103, PFP 513
E-mail: Mike.Cates@apollogrp.edu Meet your professor
Robert Pennington Professor
JD - University of KentuckyLLM - University of Florida BA - University of Virginia Responsible For: CRPS, PFP 515, PFP 516, PFP 560, PFP 580
E-mail: Bob.Pennington@apollogrp.eduMeet your professor
Dr. Satya DuttaProfessor
PhD - Clark UniversityMA - Clark UniversityMA - Dhaka UniversityBA - Dhaka UniversityResponsible For: ECO 500, ECO 510, ECO 550, ECO 551, FIN 511, FIN 560, MAT 550, MAT 551
E-mail: Satya.Dutta@apollogrp.eduMeet your professor
Michael Snowdon, CMFC, CFP® Professor
MA - Cincinnati Christian Seminary BA - Ozark Christian CollegeResponsible For: RP, CFPE 1101
E-mail: Michael.Snowdon@apollogrp.eduMeet your professor
Donald Johnson, CFP® Professor
MBA - University of MissouriBS - University of Illinois Responsible For: AAMS, AWMA, CMFC
E-mail: Don.Johnson@apollogrp.eduMeet your professor
Jim Stone Professor
MS - American College ChFC, CLU - American College BA - University of Colorado Responsible For: CFPE 1104
E-mail: Jim.Stone@apollogrp.eduMeet your professor
Sam Van Why Professor
ChFC, CLU - American CollegeMA - Colorado State UniversityBA - Colorado State University Responsible For: CRPC, PFP 510, PFP 511, PFP 514, PFP 570, PFP 572, PFP 650
E-mail: Sam.VanWhy@apollogrp.eduMeet your professor