ACA International (ACA), formerly the American Collectors Association, was created in 1939 to bring together third-party collection professionals to advance the credit and collection industry. Today, ACA ties together the entire credit and collection cycle, which is critical to the world's economy. ACA's membership includes collection professionals, asset buyers, attorneys, creditors and vendors in more than 55 countries. ACA members return billions of dollars to the economy each year, ensuring that the use of credit remains available to consumers. ACA members work to achieve common goals and encourage the continued growth and professionalism of their businesses. The association is the voice of the credit and collection industry and serves as a resource for its members, the media, policy makers and consumers

For more than 75 years, the Society of Financial Service Professionals has been helping individuals, families, and businesses achieve financial security. With their strong commitment to delivering only those financial products and planning services that are in their clients' best interests, the Society's nearly 20,000 members nationwide are uniquely qualified to assist the public in reaching their future financial goals—today, tomorrow, and into the next millennium. Society members can provide consumers expert assistance with: estate, retirement and financial planning; employee benefits; business and compensation planning; and life, health, disability, and long-term care insurance. Society members have earned recognized professional credentials in the financial services industry, or are working towards attaining a professional credential. If you are looking for a professional adviser who has experience, knowledge, and a strong commitment to ethical business practices, look for a member of the Society of Financial Service Professionals.