At BEACN, we’re building a space where collaboration sparks ideas and drives impact.
Join us and connect through powerful conversations and innovative solutions tailored for Black advisors and the communities you serve.
We’re a strong, purpose-driven community — open to all field members, united by a commitment to inclusion and excellence.
Our Vision:
Lead a cultural shift by unifying advisors, recruiting and developing talent while expanding financial literacy to increase wealth in the Black community.
Our Mission:
Our group educates, empowers and advocates on behalf of our colleagues, clients and the Black Empowerment Advisor Community Network (BEACN) community.
BEACN Priorities
- Recruit and empower Black advisors to build skills through collaborative learning and coaching.
- Champion financial literacy in the Black community through meaningful and consistent engagement and education.
- Build a strong advisor community through engaging communication and facilitating networking opportunities.
Benefits of participating:
- Access to a community for peer support and networking
- Ideas to build your practice
- Opportunities to develop professionally
- Make an impact within the community
Hear from Ameriprise advisors
Ameriprise is one of the best places to be for Black advisors because of the constant support. The firm understands the call to action for the community and allocates resources and tools for advisors, and their clients, to accomplish their goals.
Khadia Michel, CFP®, CRPCTM
Financial Advisor
Arlington, TX
Ameriprise’s investment in technology is shown on a regular basis. Our fully integrated systems support the needs of our busy clients and the practice overall. My business is the most efficient it has ever been through the firm’s support.
Ayo Idowu, APMATM
Financial Advisor
Edina, MN
The culture at Ameriprise was one of the biggest reasons that I joined our firm. Our Black Empowerment Advisor Community Network (BEACN) encourages Black advisors to get together and learn about the tools and resources at our firm. We also hear from our advisor peers how the best and brightest are growing their practices.
Jay Hubbard
Complex Director
Downers Grove, IL
Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. (CFP Board) owns the CFP® certification mark, the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification mark, and the CFP® certification mark (with plaque design) logo in the United States, which it authorizes use of by individuals who successfully complete CFP Board’s initial and ongoing certification requirements.