named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Mentoring Programs
Provides formal and informal mentoring to help younger professionals overcome obstacles and accelerate their progress in finance careers.
Premium Membership Program
Offers experienced professionals access to exclusive events, discounts, and intimate interactions with industry leaders for an annual fee.
Special Interest Groups (SIGs)
Hosts focused groups including the China Business SIG and Investment SIG to coordinate member talents and host smaller, targeted meetings on specific financial sectors.
Summer Career Development Series
Annual series of events providing career development opportunities for members through networking and expert discussions.
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Professional Association Capacity Building 1 activity
- Establishing and maintaining Special Interest Groups (SIGs) for professional engagementFounded and operates multiple Special Interest Groups (SIGs) focused on areas such as Trading, Investment, Real Estate, Entrepreneurship, Risk Management, and China Business, which serve as core organizational pillars to foster member engagement and expertise.
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Professional Networking Events 1 activity
- Organizing professional networking and educational events on finance and business topicsHosts in-person and virtual events for members that focus on financial market trends, investment opportunities, wealth management strategies, private credit, real estate market conditions, and U.S. immigration pathways. Events feature industry leaders and are designed to provide expert insights and networking opportunities.
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Mentorship and Professional Development Programs 1 activity
- Providing career and business development support for young professionals in the US-Asian finance industryOffers free or low-cost career enhancement opportunities, business development resources, and general career support to young professionals seeking to enter or advance in the US-Asian finance industry. This includes recurring programs such as the annual Summer Career Development Series featuring in-person professional development events.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$2K
Contributions & grants$966%
Program service revenue$1K94%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$4K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$122K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$122K
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -64.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 9
- Andy Li — Director
- Blake Zhang — Director
- Chengying Xiu — Director
- Jack Xu — Director
- Joanne Chiu — Director
- Kewa Luo — Director
- Leon Li — Director
- Morgan Jones — Director
- Vageesh Naik — Director
relationships · 6
Who they work with
- BDO Partner — Hosted an AFS Summer Career Development Series event at its New York office.
- Bank of China New York Branch Partner — Hosted an AFS event focused on private credit and financial markets.
- Committee of 100 Network — BJ Henry Tang, a founder of the Committee of 100, is listed among notable speakers affiliated with AFS.
- Corporate Sponsorship Partner — Partners with corporations to support AFS's mission and provide sponsor visibility.
- Fordham University Partner — Hosted a joint event on the NYC real estate market outlook.
- Fordham University Partner — Provided venue for an AFS event on 2026 market trends and opportunities.
strategies · 2
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Member-Driven Career Access Model 62 orgsmethodology: career-access-through-affordable-supportBy providing low-cost career development resources and business networking opportunities, we increase entry of young professionals into the US-Asian finance industry, because affordability and access to networks reduce systemic barriers for underrepresented talent.shared approach: Integrated Support Model →
- Executive Access Networkingmethodology: executive-access-networkingBy offering members exclusive access to business and industry leaders through topical seminars, we build member value and professional advancement, because proximity to decision-makers accelerates career growth and industry integration.