FPA Summit 2026 in National Harbor, MD

Where Innovation, Growth, and the Future of Financial Planning Come Together

Hosted by the Financial Planning Association

📅 Dates: November 9–11, 2026
📍 Location: Gaylord National Resort, National Harbor, Maryland

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Program Overview

Formerly known as the FPA Annual Conference, FPA Summit 2026 is the Financial Planning Association’s premier national event dedicated to learning, innovation, and collaboration within the financial planning profession.

Designed for financial planners at every stage of their careers, FPA Summit brings together advisors, firm leaders, educators, students, and industry partners for three days of education, networking, and professional growth.

Hosted at the Gaylord National Resort in National Harbor, Maryland, just minutes from Washington, D.C., attendees will experience world-class educational programming while connecting with professionals from across the country. The conference is built around helping financial planners strengthen their practices, discover innovative ideas, expand their professional networks, and prepare for the future of the profession.

Whether you’re looking to improve your client experience, grow your business, explore emerging technologies, or build relationships with other professionals, FPA Summit delivers practical insights and meaningful conversations designed to move your career forward.

What Attendees Will Learn

Participants can expect sessions covering topics including:

• Emerging trends shaping the future of financial planning
• Practice management and business growth strategies
• Leadership and professional development
• Technology and innovation impacting advisory firms
• Client communication and relationship-building
• Career development opportunities
• Regulatory and industry updates
• Practical frameworks to improve client outcomes and business performance

Attendees will also enjoy access to nationally recognized speakers, industry partners, and numerous networking opportunities throughout the conference.

Who Should Attend

FPA Summit is designed for:

• Financial planners
• CFP® professionals
• Wealth advisors
• Firm owners and leadership teams
• Emerging professionals
• Students entering the profession
• Financial planning educators
• Industry partners and solution providers

Whether you’re launching your career or leading an established advisory firm, FPA Summit offers valuable education, collaboration, and networking opportunities.

Registration Information

Registration is now open.

Early Bird (through August 17, 2026)
Member: $899
Non-Member: $1,099

Advance Registration (through September 14, 2026)
Member: $1,049
Non-Member: $1,249

Regular Registration (through October 23, 2026)
Member: $1,149
Non-Member: $1,349

Registration includes:

• Access to world-class educational sessions
• Extensive networking opportunities
• An estimated 8-10+ hours of CFP® Continuing Education
• Industry-leading keynote speakers
• Access to the Partner Marketplace and conference activities

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Join financial planning professionals from across the country for three inspiring days focused on innovation, collaboration, and the future of the profession.

About FPA Summit

FPA Summit represents the next evolution of the former FPA Annual Conference, continuing its tradition as one of the financial planning profession’s largest gatherings for education, networking, and leadership development.

The conference emphasizes practical learning, structured conversations, and meaningful collaboration among professionals at every career stage. Participants leave with new ideas, expanded professional relationships, and actionable strategies they can immediately apply within their firms.

Hosted at the beautiful Gaylord National Resort overlooking the Potomac River, FPA Summit combines exceptional educational programming with an outstanding conference experience in one of the country’s premier meeting destinations.

The event also features dozens of influential speakers, leading industry partners, and hundreds of financial planning professionals committed to advancing the profession together.