#MilMoneyCon25
San Antonio, TX – May 15-17, 2025
Frequently asked questions
What is MilMoneyCon?
MilMoneyCon is an annual conference designed specifically for financial professionals with ties to the military community. It’s a one-of-a-kind event where financial planners, coaches, counselors, educators, and those aspiring to join the field come together to connect, learn, and grow.
At MilMoneyCon, you’ll find a supportive community that understands the unique challenges and opportunities that come with building a financial career while navigating the military and veteran world. Whether you’re looking to network with peers, explore new career opportunities, expand your earning potential, or continue your education, MilMoneyCon is the place to make it happen. It’s a dynamic environment where professionals at all stages can exchange ideas, discover solutions, and be inspired to reach the next level in their careers.
When and where is MilMoneyCon held?
MilMoneyCon is held annually, with the location changing each year to provide a fresh experience and make the event accessible to more people. This approach helps keep travel times and expenses manageable for attendees, ensuring that more of the military financial community can join in.
MilMoneyCon 2025 will take place in San Antonio, TX, from May 15-17, 2025. San Antonio offers a vibrant mix of history, culture, and attractions, making it an exciting backdrop for connecting, learning, and growing together. Each year, we choose a new city, creating a unique experience for attendees and an opportunity to explore a different part of the country.
The address where the conference is being held is:
San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter on the River Walk
101 Bowie Street
San Antonio, TX 78205
Who is MilMoneyCon for?
MilMoneyCon is for financial professionals with a connection to the military community, whether they serve military clients or not. The event is ideal for:
1. Financial Planners, Educators, Coaches, and Counselors
Whether you specialize in helping military families or focus on different groups, MilMoneyCon offers you opportunities to learn, network, and advance your career or business.
2. Veterans and Transitioning Service Members
If you’re exploring a career in personal finance after military service, MilMoneyCon provides a welcoming community and a pathway to new opportunities filled with mentorship.
3. Military Spouses
If you’re a military spouse building a career in financial planning, coaching, or counseling, MilMoneyCon connects you with resources, mentors, and a supportive network to help you grow.
4. Aspiring Financial Professionals
Students, career changers, and anyone interested in making a difference through personal finance will find valuable insights and connections, regardless of whether their clients are military-affiliated.
MilMoneyCon is for those who understand the unique challenges of military life and want to advance their careers in personal finance. Whether you work with military clients, have a background in the military, or simply want to be part of a like-minded community, MilMoneyCon offers the resources, connections, and inspiration to take your career to the next level.
What Do I Get Out of Attending MilMoneyCon?
Attending MilMoneyCon offers unique advantages that can help propel your financial career or business forward, especially if you have a military connection. Here are some of the benefits of attending:
1. Networking with Like-Minded Professionals
Connect with a supportive community of veterans, military spouses, transitioning service members, and financial professionals who share your experiences and challenges. MilMoneyCon is the perfect place to build relationships with others who understand the financial services industry and the challenges that come with military life.
2. Career Growth Opportunities
Whether you’re looking to find new clients, employment, or business partnerships, MilMoneyCon is a hub for discovering new career opportunities. You’ll meet potential employers, collaborators, and mentors who can help take your career or business to the next level.
3. Educational Sessions to Sharpen Your Skills
Learn from financial planning, coaching, and counseling experts through tailored sessions. MilMoneyCon offers practical, actionable insights that you can immediately apply to your work, helping you grow your skills, stay ahead of industry trends, and continue your education.
4. Stay on Top of Emerging Trends
Engage in conversations about the latest developments in personal finance, military-specific financial challenges, and industry innovations. You’ll leave MilMoneyCon with fresh ideas and solutions that can directly impact your business or practice.
5. Mentorship and Support
MilMoneyCon offers the chance to find mentors who can guide you in your career or business, as well as mentees you can support and help develop. This creates a cycle of growth, with professionals helping one another succeed—rising tides lift all ships!
6. Tailored to Your Unique Needs
With its focus on financial professionals with military ties, MilMoneyCon understands the challenges of balancing a career in finance with military life. The event is designed to address your specific needs, whether you work with military clients or not.
7. Access to Exclusive Resources
Gain access to resources, tools, and insights from industry leaders and organizations that can help you grow your career or business. You’ll walk away with tangible assets, from educational materials to potential job leads.
8. A Fun, Fresh Experience Every Year
MilMoneyCon moves to a new location each year, offering an exciting and different backdrop for connecting, learning, and growing. In 2025, the event will take place in San Antonio, TX, giving you the chance to experience a vibrant city while advancing your career.
Is there a group discount for the hotel?
Yes, The conference is being held at the San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter on the River Walk. MilMoneyCon has a limited discounted room block of $229 per night, only available until April 22, 2025. Be sure to reserve your room at the hotel where all the action is happening. You can book your room here: https://book.passkey.com/go/MilMoneyCon25.
Here are some key dates to mark on your calendar for the conference.
LIVE Q & A
Do you have burning questions about MilMoneyCon 2025? Here’s your chance to get them answered! Founder Lacey Langford is going LIVE to share insights from behind the scenes on the planning and execution of MilMoneyCon and how the event works. Plus, she’ll answer all your conference questions. This is an opportunity to engage directly with the person behind MilMoneyCon25.
September 5, 2024, 12 pm ET
January 9, 2025, 12 pm ET
April 10, 2025, 12 pm ET
Speaker Submissions
If you’re interested in speaking at MilMoneyCon in San Antonio, we would love that! The window to apply will be from September 19 to December 6, 2024. You can submit your information and session idea via a form in September. After the submission window closes, you’ll be notified if you are selected to speak.
September 19, 2024 (open)
December 6, 2024 (close)
Pass Price Increases
Plan ahead! Pass prices for MilMoneyCon25 increase in November and March. By securing your pass early, you save money and ensure your spot at MilMoneyCon25 in San Antonio.
November 15, 2024
March 15, 2025
Hotel Rooms
Stay at the hub of activity and networking of MilMoneyCon25. Book your room at the San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter on the River Walk, where the conference is being held. With limited rooms available, reserving your spot by April 22, 2025, or before they sell out is important.
The experience
MilMoneyCon is more than just a financial conference—it’s a gathering specifically designed for financial professionals with ties to the military community. Here’s what sets it apart from other events in the industry:
1. Unique Military Focus
MilMoneyCon brings together veterans, military spouses, transitioning service members, and financial professionals who understand the unique challenges of building a financial career within the military and veteran worlds. Whether you serve military clients or have a background in the military, you’ll find a community that shares your experiences and ethos.
2. Supportive, Tight-Knit Community
Unlike larger, more generic conferences, MilMoneyCon fosters a sense of belonging among attendees. It’s a place where you can build meaningful connections with people who understand both the military lifestyle and the financial services industry.
3. Tailored Opportunities for Growth
At MilMoneyCon, you’ll find sessions and workshops specifically designed to address the challenges and opportunities that come with balancing a military life, military transition, and a financial career. From networking with potential employers and mentors to learning the latest industry trends, every aspect of the event is curated with your needs in mind.
4. Rotating Locations for Fresh Experiences
MilMoneyCon moves to a new city each year, offering attendees the chance to explore different parts of the country while keeping the event accessible. This rotating approach makes it easier for people from different regions to attend, ensuring a diverse and inclusive community.
5. A Focus on Practicality
MilMoneyCon isn’t just about theory—it’s about providing real, actionable insights that you can use to advance your career or business. Attendees leave with new knowledge, tools, and connections that directly impact their success.
Whether you’re new to the financial industry or a seasoned pro, MilMoneyCon offers a unique blend of expertise, community, and military understanding that you won’t find anywhere else.
There were 190 attendees at this year’s conference, and 250 are anticipated in 2025.
Passes
There are two different passes for the conference: Basic and Power Pass.
The Basic Pass is for those who want to attend MilMoneyCon, network, and connect with the community.
The Power Pass is for those who would like to do everything above but also find employment opportunities, increase earning power, and continue their education.
No, you do not have to be affiliated with the military to attend, but most content for the conference will be geared towards military financial professionals.
Transportation
The closest airport to the hotel is San Antonio International Airport (SAT).
No, the hotel does not provide transportation to or from the airport.
San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter on the River Walk
101 Bowie Street
San Antonio, TX 78205
Speakers
Speaker submissions will be open from September 19 to December 6, 2024. You can sign up here for the MilMoneyCon updates to get notified when speaker submissions open. You can also follow @MilMoneyCon on social media for speaker announcements.
We’re looking for presentations to help others learn and increase their earning power as financial professionals. We want you to share your knowledge, experiences, and expertise. Here are the tracks for the conference:
- Earn (entrepreneurship/business, writing, hiring, products, sales, services)
- Future (industries, research, regulation, trends, technology)
- Grow (career transitions, certification, education, marketing)
- Practice (communication, government, military, processes, techniques)
You don’t have to be military or government-affiliated to speak, but preference will be given to speaker submissions with a military affiliation.
other stuff
Wear something for networking and attending sessions. Or whatever you’re comfortable in. When in doubt, nice jeans and a comfy top are great. Don’t forget a light sweater or jacket in case the rooms are cold.
It’s not required, but here are a few of our favorite conference-related things.
- Business cards
- Cell phone (for event app & LinkedIn connecting)
- Lozenges
- Hand sanitizer
- Nuun or AirBorne
- Favorite snickety snack (you’ll need your energy for networking)
- Refillable water bottle (hydrate!)
- Note-taking material
- Light sweater or jacket
- Chapstick or lip gloss (chatting with chapped lips is no fun)
- One page/sheet
- Resume
Many attendees coordinate to have a roommate to reduce the hotel expenses. Once you purchase a pass to attend MilMoneyCon, you’ll get access to a roommate board to connect with other attendees interested in having a roommate at the conference.
MilMoneyCon pass holders will have access to a conference app approximately two weeks before the conference start date. The app has the full schedule of events, networking opportunities, and features like coordinating ride-sharing from the airport and viewing images from the conference.