Award Recipients | The American College of Financial Services

Award Recipients | The American College of Financial Services advanced_flex [CB3] Tertiary Banner (CORRECT) Recognizing Today’s Difference Makers The College honors the disruptors, innovators, and established leaders for their dedication to lifelong learning and efforts to advance the industry and benefit society. About The College Award Recipients cb21 lg text callout A Symbol of Your Devotion and Determination College awards highlight those focused on the future of financial advice and those who charted the path to the present day. Awards include those bestowed by The College's leadership and our Centers of Excellence. cb12 repeater Huebner Gold Medal The College’s Highest Honor Named in honor of The College's founder, Solomon S. Huebner, The Huebner Gold Medal is awarded to those who, through support and dedication to The College and its programs, have moved the institution forward in its mission. 2025’s Honoree cb26 cta grid - v3 Meet this Year’s Honorees Women Working in Wealth SM Awards Women honored for uplifting other women Soldier-Citizen Award A celebration of sacrifice, success, and service Alumni Hall of Fame Meet the alum recognized for industry impact Lang Dixon LEAD Award A Black professional honored for DE&I advocacy NextGen Financial Services Award Meet those under 40 advancing the profession The President’s Award A leader honored for his generous philanthropy Second Century Society Recognizing generous lifetime benefactors cb5 drawers We Celebrate Those Who Are Making an Impact Recognizes graduates of The College who have made extraordinary contributions to the financial services industry. Past Inductees 2025 - Rodger K. Johnson, CLU®, ChFC®, CAP®, CFP®, MSFS, RICP® 2024 - James A. Petersen, PhD, MSM, MSFS, CPMBC, CFP®, CLF®, CPBL, ChFC®, CLU®, CASL®, RICP®, WMCP®, ChSNC®, CRPC®, CAP®, AEP®, CEPA® 2023 - Paul E. Vignone, JD, CLU®, ChFC®, LLM 2022 - Mark Weber, JD, MSFS, CLU®, ChFC®, CAP® 2021 - Mickey Rosenzweig, CLU®, ChFC®, AEP® 2020 - Lee V. Bethel, CLU®, ChFC®, REBC®, RHU®, ChHC®, CAP®, AIF®, CPFA, CASL®, C(k)P® 2019 - Joel A. Shapiro, MSFS, CLU®, ChFC® 2018 - Christopher O. Blunt, CLU®, ChFC®, CAP® 2017 - Jayne Nemerow Schiff, MSFS, CLU®, ChFC®, REBC®, CAP®, ChHC®, MPS 2016 - Phillip C. Richards, CFP®, CLU®, RHU 2015 - Stephen D. Tarr, MSM, CLU®, ChFC®, CAP®, CASL®, Sy Sternberg, CLU® 2014 - Reginald N. Rabjohns, CLU® 2013 - Debra Boblitt, CLF®, Arthur D. Kraus, CLU®, ChFC®, CAP®, Gloria La Grassa, CLU®, ChFC® 2012 - Maurice L. Stewart, CLU®, ChFC®, CLF® 2011 - Sal Farina, MSM, CLU®, CLF®, ChFC® 2010 - Albert J. "Bud" Schiff, CLU® 2009 - Susan D. Waring CLU®, ChFC® 2008 - Charles C. Jones, CLU®, ChFC®, CASL® 2007 - Joseph Sparacio, CLU®, CLF®, LUTCF 2006 - Paul Colflesh, CLU® 2005 - Louis P. DiCerbo, II, CLU®, ChFC®, LUTCF Honoring Black or African American financial services professionals who have made an impact in the area of DE&I. Past Recipients 2025 - LeCount R. Davis, MBA, CFP® 2024 - Maceo A. Sloan, CLU®, and Calvin F. Vismale, CLU® 2023 - Salene Hitchcock-Gear, JD 2022 - Kristi Martin Rodriguez 2021 - Allen R. Bruce, CLU®, ChFC® 2019 - Kenneth J. Royster, ChFC®, CLU® 2018 -  Lee Bethel, CLU®, ChFC®, REBC®, RHU®, CAP®, ChHC®, CASL®, Eugene Mitchell Established in 2016, meet those under 40 honored for demonstrating outstanding performance and leadership in their careers. 2025 Aaron Gose, ChFC®, FSCP®, RICP®, WMCP® Mariana Llamas, CFP® 2024 Brandon Lovingier, ChFC®, MQFP™ Gloria S Garcia Cisneros, CFP® 2023 Michael Acosta, CFP®, CSLP, ChFC® Kay Blunck, CFP®, ChFC®, CAP®, AEP®, CRPC® Akeiva Ellis, MSFP, CPA/PFS, CFP®, ChSNC® Hannah Kantsroom, CAP®, MSW Padric H.B. Scott, AEP®, CFP®, CAP®, ChFC®, CLU®, WMCP®, CCFC 2022 Joshua C. Rosenberg, ChFC®, CLU®, CCFC® Stephanie Hohenshell, RICP®, LACP®, LUTCF® Matt Riley, ChFC®, CLU®, ChSNC® Kyle R Kuyat, CFP®, ChFC®, RICP® Ashton Lawrence, CFP®, ChFC®, AIF® 2021 Amie Agamata, CFP®, AIF®, RICP®, ChFC®, CLU® LeTian Dong, CFP®, RICP®, ChFC® Shellie Haluska, CFP®, CLU®, ChFC®, AAM® Michael Sise, CFP®, ChFC®, CPFA®, AIF®, CRPC® Andrew Tudor, CFP®, RICP® Lauren Yamaoka, CAP® 2020 Bryce Simon, CFP®, CLU®, ChFC®, RICP® Austin Dean, CFP®, ChFC®, CLU®, RICP® Heather L. Szyperski, ChFC®, ChSNC® Soraya Morris, ChFC® Mark J. Schnobrich, CLU®, ChFC®, RICP® 2019 Joshua A. Gonzalez, CFP®, CLU®, ChFC® David Randall Peters, MSFS, CLU®, ChFC®, CFP® Andrew Taylor Spafford, ChFC®, ChSNC® Stephanie Tsang, CFP®, ChFC® Ray Morrill, CFP® 2018 Matt Hembree Andrea Williams, CLU® David Kelly Barbara Ginty Jason Bloom, LUTCF®, CLU® 2017 Laura Vaughn Vincent Viveros Ryan Scott, ChFC®, CLU®, CASL, RICP® Anna Pfaehler Andrew Komarow, MSFS, CFP®, AEP®, AIF®, BFA™, CAP®, CASL®, ChFC®, ChSNC®, CLU®, FSCP®, REBC®, RHU®, RICP® Christopher Seabrook, RICP® Chantel Bonneau Stewart, CLU®, REBC, ChFC® Hunter Hart Michaela Scott, MSFS, CFP®, CLU®, ChFC®, RICP® James Cooney, FSCP® 2016 Mark R. Perrault, RICP® Adam Paoli, CLU® Brandon A. Turner Brandon Levithan, ChFC®, RICP® Clarisa Hernandez, ChFC® Conferred by our President and CEO, meet those recognized for leadership and the generosity of benefactors and volunteers. 2025 - Thomas H. Harris, CLU®, ChFC®, FLMI 2024 - R. David Fritz Jr., CLU® 2023 - Mary M. Wright, CAP® 2022 - Leyla A. Lesina, ChFC®, CLU® 2021 - Susan M. Cooper, MSM, CLU®, ChFC®, CAP®, RICP® 2020 - Leon L. Levy, CLU®, RHU® 2019 - Ronald E. Long, CLU®, ChFC®, Paul E. Vignone, CLU®, ChFC®, JD, LLM 2018 - Edward D. Digges, ChFC® 2017 - Charles T. Cronin III, CLU®, CAP® 2016 - Michael J. Corey 2015 - Sallie and William B. Wallace, CLU®, ChFC®, CAP® 2014 - Joel A. Shapiro, MSFS, CLU®, ChFC® 2013 - Mary C. Varner 2012 - Eileen C. McDonnell 2011 - Michael E. Rosenzweig, CLU®, ChFC® 2010 - Peter C. Browne, LUTCF® 2009 - John J. Rocco, MSFS, CLU® 2008 - Carroll Walker, CLU® 2007 - C. Sherfy Jones, CLU®, ChFC® 2006 - Eugene J. Seaman, MSFS, MSM, CLU®, ChFC® 2005 - Eleanor W. Allen, CLU®, John W. Allen, CLU®, ChFC® Meet financial professionals who have made significant contributions to the U.S. military, their community, and our society. 2025 - Vice Admiral James Zortman, USN (Ret.) 2024 - Major General Suzanne Vautrinot, USAF (Ret.) 2023 - Admiral Michael Mullen, USN (Ret.) 2022 - General Lester Lyles, USAF (Ret.) 2021 - Admiral Thomas Fargo, USN (Ret.) 2019 - General Jack Keane, USA (Ret.) 2018 - General David Petraeus, USA (Ret.) 2017 - General Peter Pace, USMC (Ret.) 2016 - Major General Josue "Joe" Robles, Jr., USA (Ret.) 2015 - General Ralph "Ed" Eberhart, USAF (Ret.) 2014 - Admiral Joseph Prueher, USN (Ret.) Meet those honored for support and dedication—the award recognizes people who have moved The College forward in its mission. 2025 - Randall (Rand) H. Harbert, CLU® 2024 - Sy Sternberg, CLU® 2023 - Phillip C. Richards, CLU®, RHU®, Margaret I. Bradshaw, CLU®(posthumously) 2022 - J. Scott Davison, CLU®, ChFC® 2021 - Michael J. Corey and James J. Meehan, MSM 2020 - Todd M. Schoon JD, CLU®, ChFC® 2019 - Fred H. Jonske, FSA® 2018 - Linda S. Need, MSFS, FSA®, CFP®, CFA®, CAP® 2017 - Maurice Stewart, CLU®, ChFC®, CLF®, George G. Joseph, CLU® (posthumously) 2016 - Cary M. Maguire 2015 - Eileen C. McDonnell 2014 - Dr. Larry Barton, CAP® 2013 - Michael C. Davidson, MSM, CLU®, CAP® 2012 - Peter Browne, LUTCF, Alan Press, CLU®, LUTCF 2011 - Albert J. Schiff, CLU®, CAP® 2010 - Robert B. Plybon, CLU®, ChFC® 2009 - Gloria M. La Grassa, CLU®, ChFC® Richard A. Liddy, CLU® 2008 - Reginald N. Rabjohns, CLU®, ChFC®, Frederick J. Sievert 2007 - William H. Beckley, MSFS, CLU®, ChFC®,  Louis P. DiCerbo II, CLU®, ChFC® 2006 - Jack B. Turner, CLU®, ChFC® 2005 - Thomas J. O'Haren, CLU®, ChFC® 2004 - Charles R. Wright, CLU®, ChFC® 2003 - Lee M. Gammill, Jr., CLU®, O. Alfred Granum, CLU® 2002 - Samuel J. Foti, CLU®, William T. Walsh, MSFS, CLU®, ChFC®, CASL® 2000 - Millard J. Grauer, CLU®, ChFC®, Robert W. Verhille, CLU®, ChFC® 2001 - Jarrett L. Davis III, CLU®, Thomas J. Wolff, CLU®, ChFC® 1999 - Joseph M. Belth, CLU®, James A. Mitchell, CLU®, ChFC® 1998 - Vincent C. Bowhers, CLU®, ChFC®, John R. Driskill, CLU®, ChFC® 1997 - Denis F. Mullane, MSFS, CLU®, Samuel H. Weese, CLU® 1996 - Brian S. Brown, CLU®, ChFC® 1995 - Stanley Liss, CLU® 1994 - Maxine B. Niemeyer, MSFS, MSM, CLU®, ChFC® 1993 - Edmund L. Zalinski, CLU® 1992 - John B. Carter, CLU® 1991 - Marvin D. Bower, CLU® 1990 - Helen L. Schmidt, CLU®, William B. Wallace, CLU®, ChFC® 1989 - Leo R. Futia, CLU®, Sidney P. Marland, Jr. 1988 - Richard D. Irwin, Benjamin N. Woodson, CLU® 1987 - Huebner Gold Medal: Vane B. Lucas, CLU®, Lester A. Rosen, CLU® 1986 - Robert A. Beck, CLU®, Clarence C. Walton 1985 - Frank M. Engle, James B. Irvine, Jr., CLU® 1984 - Kenneth Black, Jr., CLU® 1983 - Robert M. Best, CLU®, J. Carlton Smith, CLU® 1982 - John T. Fey Gen Hirose 1981 - Joseph E. Boettner, CLU®, Mildred F. Stone, CLU® 1980 - Roger Hull, CLU®, Paul S. Mills, CLU® 1979 - Davis Gregg, CLU®, Raymond C. Johnson, CLU® 1978 - Ernest J. Clark, Jr., CLU®, John O. Todd, CLU®, Edward A. Woods, CLU® 1977 - William H. Andrews, Jr., CLU®, Paul F. Clark, CLU®, David McCahan, CLU®, Dan M. McGill, CLU®, Julian S. Myrick 1976 - William T. Beadles, CLU®, Charles J. Zimmerman, CLU® 1975 - Charles L. Post, CLU® This award honors women who inspire, mentor, and strive to advance others. Meet the women honored for uplifting other women. 2025 Award Recipient Michele Matchett Godfrey, MBA, ChFC®, AFC® 2024 Award Recipient Leslie Susanne Calkins, MSFS, CLU®, ChFC®, CASL®, RICP®, CAP® 2023 Award Recipients Raquel Tennant, CFP® Natalie Baires, WMCP® Lauren Oschman, CFP®, CDFA® Sahar Pouyanrad, EMBA, CTFA, AEP, CEP, ChSNC®, PFP Andi Madden Wrenn, AFC® 2022 Inaugural Award Recipients Katlyn Orton, RICP® Kailey Craig Heather Welsh, CFP®, AEP®, MSFS Marguerita Cheng, RICP®, CFP® Recognizes generous benefactors who have made lifetime gifts totaling $1 million or more of philanthropic impact. Past Inductees 2025 - John J. Rocco, MSFS, CLU® (posthumously) 2024 - Charles R. (posthumously) and Mary M. Wright cb20 footer cta Avenues for Engagement The College celebrates our award winners at events throughout the calendar year. Make sure to save your seat, and explore ways to get involved. Explore Upcoming Events Discover Centers of Excellence Support Our Mission