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FPA Gather 2026 in Dallas

August 18 - August 20

Build Your Future in Financial Planning at FPA Gather 2026

Hosted by the Financial Planning Association

📅 Dates: August 18–20, 2026
📍 Location: Dallas, Texas

👉 Register Here

Program Overview

Formerly known as the FPA NexGen Gathering, FPA Gather 2026 is the Financial Planning Association’s premier event dedicated to early-career financial planners, career changers, and emerging professionals looking to build meaningful careers within the financial planning profession.

Designed as the welcoming front door to the profession, FPA Gather brings together passionate individuals from across the country for three days of learning, networking, and professional development. Through collaborative educational sessions, engaging discussions, and relationship-building opportunities, attendees gain valuable insights while becoming part of a supportive community committed to the future of financial planning.

Hosted in Dallas, Texas, FPA Gather provides an environment where participants can explore career opportunities, strengthen professional skills, build lasting relationships, and gain the confidence needed to succeed throughout their financial planning careers.

Whether you’re just entering the profession or looking to expand your network and leadership potential, FPA Gather offers an exceptional opportunity to connect with peers who share your passion for financial planning.

What Attendees Will Learn

Participants can expect educational sessions and discussions focused on:

  • Building a successful career in financial planning
  • Navigating the early stages of the profession
  • Developing leadership and communication skills
  • Creating meaningful mentoring relationships
  • Exploring career paths and specialties within financial planning
  • Building confidence through professional development
  • Expanding industry relationships and networking opportunities
  • Becoming actively engaged within the FPA community

The event is specifically designed to help newer professionals feel connected, supported, and empowered as they grow within the industry.

Who Should Attend

FPA Gather is designed for:

  • Early-career financial planners
  • CFP® professionals beginning their careers
  • Career changers entering financial planning
  • College students and recent graduates
  • Emerging professionals
  • Anyone interested in building relationships within the financial planning profession

Whether you’re launching your career or looking to strengthen your professional network, FPA Gather offers education, mentorship, and community designed specifically for the next generation of financial planners.

Registration Information

Registration is handled directly through FPA Gather.

Additional pricing, hotel accommodations, conference schedules, and networking event information are available through the official event website.

Early registration is encouraged, and some networking experiences may have limited availability.

👉 Reserve your spot today

Join emerging financial planning professionals from across the country this August for three inspiring days of learning, networking, and career development.

About FPA Gather

FPA Gather was created by the Financial Planning Association as a national event focused on supporting the next generation of financial planners through education, networking, and community building.

Previously known as the FPA NexGen Gathering, the event has become one of the profession’s most welcoming experiences for professionals beginning their careers. Through educational programming, peer collaboration, mentoring opportunities, and meaningful networking, attendees gain valuable relationships and practical insights that support long-term career success.

FPA Gather welcomes professionals from diverse backgrounds and career paths who are passionate about financial planning and committed to growing alongside a supportive national community.

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