Make an Impact and Expand Your Personal Brand
Be the change. Grow your influence. Give back to the profession.
At NAPFA, volunteering is more than giving your time, it's about shaping the future of fee-only financial planning while enhancing your leadership skills, expanding your network, and boosting your personal brand. Whether you're new to the profession or a seasoned advisor, there's a meaningful place for you to make a difference.
Volunteer Opportunities
NAPFA Committees
Select a committee to learn more.
Compensation Committee
Ethics Committee
DEI Committee
Leadership development committee
Membership Committee
napfa Foundation committees
Public Policy committee
NAPFA Foundation Committees
Affinity Groups
- Womens Initiative
- NAPFA Pride
- NAPFA Genesis
Leadership and Ad-hoc Opportunitites
- Conversation Circle Facilitator
- General Project Work
- Local Group and Region Subcommittee Leaders
- Midwest
- Northeast/Mid-Atlantic
- South
- West
Education & Event Development
Live Education Subcommittee
Support the creation of impactful, in-person learning experiences.
- Conference Planning Task Force
Help design a dynamic Fall 2025 Conference in Washington, D.C.
Spots Available: 2
Perks: Complimentary registration and recognition.
- Large Firm Forum (LFF) Task Force
Plan the 2026 LFF in Puerto Rico for leaders in $1B+ AUM firms.
Spots Available: 3
Ideal for aspiring or current leaders in large, growth-focused firms.
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Online Education Subcommittee
Create forward-thinking virtual content that resonates with members.
- Digital Education Task Force
Build the Playbook Series – a three-part, template-rich course on core industry topics.
Spots Available: 3
- Webinar Task Force
Review and refresh NAPFA’s virtual offerings.
Spots Available: 3
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Compensation Committee
Shape the Standard. Guide the Future.
The Compensation Committee plays a critical role in preserving the integrity of the Fee-Only model. Members offer strategic guidance to the NAPFA Board of Directors on membership criteria, application reviews, and the evolving definition of “Fee-Only.” Join this committee to help safeguard NAPFA’s core principles and ensure that new members reflect the highest professional standards.
Ethics Committee
Guard the Profession. Uphold Excellence.
NAPFA’s Ethics Committee is dedicated to ensuring that members demonstrate the utmost professionalism and integrity. Volunteers on this committee evaluate ethics-related matters and help educate members on ethical best practices. If you're passionate about accountability and believe in leading by example, this committee is your opportunity to protect NAPFA’s reputation and elevate trust in the profession.
DEI Committee
Champion Inclusion. Drive Change.
The Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Committee is at the heart of NAPFA’s mission to build a more inclusive profession. Members create educational content, support scholarship and mentorship initiatives, and develop organizational best practices that promote diversity within financial planning. Be a voice for progress, and help shape an industry where every planner can thrive.
Leadership Development Committee
Cultivate Leaders. Strengthen Governance.
This committee ensures that NAPFA’s future is in capable hands by identifying and supporting strong, mission-aligned candidates for volunteer roles and board service. If you believe in nurturing talent and recognize the value of diverse leadership, the Leadership Development Committee offers a direct path to shaping the organization’s trajectory.
Membership Committee
Elevate the Member Experience.
Members of the Membership Committee serve as architects of the NAPFA member journey. From defining member categories and refining benefits to creating engagement strategies and enhancing value, this group ensures members are supported and inspired. Join if you want to foster connection, retention, and meaningful community across the association.
Public Policy Committee
Advocate for What Matters.
The Public Policy Committee advances the fiduciary standard and champions the interests of clients and financial planners nationwide. Committee members monitor regulatory issues, craft NAPFA's responses to proposed legislation, and engage with policymakers. If you're passionate about public advocacy and want to influence policy that shapes the profession, this is your seat at the table.