National Conference
Each year, Founders Financial hosts a national conference to educate, inspire and reward its Members. The conference provides Members with an opportunity to establish and cultivate relationships and gain valuable insight and knowledge from peers, partners, and industry experts. A typical agenda includes educational workshops and case studies, guest speakers, and presentations from our preferred partners.

Save the Date!

2009 National Conference
The Charleston Place
Charleston, South Carolina
Sunday, May 3 - Wednesday, May 6, 2009

While there’s still plenty of work to be done, we’re already looking forward to traveling to The Charleston Place in Charleston, South Carolina for our 2009 National Conference. Please be certain to reserve Sunday, May 3 – Wednesday, May 6, 2009 for this special event. Additional details regarding the National Conference will be made available in the coming months. For now, please remember to Save the Date!

Here is what some Members had to say about last year's conference:
"The National Conference allows us to build valuable relationships and, together, get energized about our mission and purpose. The conference is a superior resource and it differentiates us from the 'rest of the pack.' I have a lot of pride in being a part of a group of exceptional professionals."

"Fellowship, family and a sense of belonging are what our National Conference is about! We work hard throughout the year to be better than the rest so it is nice to come together and celebrate our successes together. It is great to be a part of a growing organization built by and for each of us."

"It was a fabulous and memorable experience! The strengthening of one another is priceless. There was so much excitement from every Member as they shared ideas, experiences and advice at the conference. The support and willingness to help is unbelievable. Everyone was so happy to be there."

"There is a sense of purpose and friendship at the conference. It is great to know there are people who care for my business and me and are there to lend a helping hand if I need it. Great conference!"

"Fantastic! The Conference gave us a chance to come together and be ourselves, but also grow as professionals. There is heart and integrity here!"

"Tremendous value! I learned a lot from the speakers and my fellow Members, plus I got to have fun!"

"Wonderful! I love being able to come together and be a part of a team that moves in a unified direction with respect to independence. Our close-knit group is more like a family."

"This year’s conference helped strengthen my belief that I am a part of an organization and family that is unparalleled."

Comments from Members about previous conferences
“What a fantastic conference! I have received nothing but positive responses from all the members I have spoken with … they are pumped up and ready to roll. The profit sharing/change of control announcement threw Members for a loop. We just cannot believe the wonderful opportunities made available. I personally cannot wait to see the growth of FFS over the next five years - it is going to be amazing!”

“FFS’ vision is “to enhance the present and future economic well-being of our clients and members.” FFS provides our private members unmatched opportunities to succeed professionally, as well as personally. FFS is a specialized broker dealer that highly regards long-term relationships, respects each member’s freedom as an independent financial professional and enables our members to get more out of what you do. In addition, FFS offers their members profit sharing/change of control opportunities, which are not offered by any other broker-dealer today. I am proud to be a member of FFS, which will no doubt become the #1 BD in the country.“

“Michael Brooks is to be applauded for his vision and leadership. Every Member who attended this year’s FFS conference should realize now how lucky they are to be a Member of the organization and to have Michael’s leadership. When Michael shared his vision to create FFS a few years ago, many of our Members were fearful and skeptical about his dream. Several of our Members had serious reservations about Michael’s vision and motive, which unfortunately lead to some Members leaving the FF family. However, for all the Members who choose to follow Michael’s vision I doubt if anyone regrets their decision today. Yes, the transition was not easy and had several challenges along the way, but Michael and the FFS team were there every step of the way. I think by now every Member should truly understand what a wonderful BD Michael has built for us all, not to mention the additional opportunities he has made available to all of us. Michael is truly a person of integrity and passion, I am proud to be a Member of FFS, and I hope all my fellow Members feel the same way.”

Previous National Conferences
Over the years, Founders Financial has hosted its National Conference at a variety of beautiful and exciting locations. Below is a list of some of the locations of our previous National Conferences.

Marco Beach Ocean Resort in Marco Island, Florida.
Hyatt Regency-Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Spa & Marina in Cambridge, Maryland
Nemacolin Woodlands Resort in Farmington, Pennsylvania
Hotel Hershey in Hershey, Pennsylvania