FARE SIE Scholarship Program
This scholarship support students in pursuing the Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) designation with up to $3,000 in funding. Eligible students must demonstrate academic excellence, community involvement, and interest in financial services.
FARE Mentorship & The American College CEEE NextGen Program
This program offers undergraduate students the opportunity to be mentored by industry leaders from FARE’s firm partner organizations and attend the American College’s Conference for African American Financial Professionals (CAAFP). Through this experience, students gain exposure to career pathways in financial services, receive valuable insights from seasoned professionals, and build meaningful connections through networking opportunities.
FARE Alliance for Military & Veterans Advancement
FARE is excited to expand our mission and impact by supporting military service members and veterans as they transition into the financial services industry. We are currently developing impactful programming tailored to this community, creating specialized pathways through career guidance, mentorship, and certification sponsorships. Our goal is to empower veterans with the resources and opportunities needed for long-term success in financial services. Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to build this initiative!
Testimonials
Testimonials from our clients highlight their satisfaction and success with our comprehensive wealth management services.
Creating an authentically inclusive and equitable business community requires tackling the root causes of systemic racism and a team effort. Talk alone is not enough. We need corporations to put their money where their mouths are and invest resources into student scholarships, faculty training and research at HBCUs, which have been the guiding light for the advancement of African Americans for centuries. No corporation or university can go it alone. That’s why Hampton University is encouraged to be partnering with the financial industry and fellow HBCUs to launch FARE. The opportunity for our students will be immediate, while our partner firms take another meaningful step towards a truly inclusive corporate America.
IRI is embedding DEI principles in all that we are doing and engaging in deep, active partnerships with key organizations, like FARE, to move our industry forward. Shani Armon, IRI’s Chief Membership & Marketing Officer, had willingness to step up and accept a leadership role on FARE’s board of directors is a testament to her passion and IRI’s commitment to this critical mission.
Financial services and financial understanding is key. [We’re in a] fast-moving economy and financial services are becoming more and more enhanced with technology. So for me it’s about having that knowledge now and understanding how I can use that for my own needs, how to grow and protect my wealth, how to grow and protect clients’ wealth.
We have made progress in making our industry a more attractive place for women to grow and thrive as financial advisors, but we still have a lot of work to do to make it more inclusive for Black, Indigenous and People of Color.
