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This is an incredible opportunity to engage with industry leaders, gain valuable insights, and network with peers. We’re offering 100 spots on a first-come, first-served basis. We’re offering $500 scholarships to eligible attendees. More details can be found on our website under the scholarships tab. Don’t miss out! Spots are limited, so be sure to register soon!
March NCP3A General Meeting
March 18, 2026 via Zoom
9:30am-11:30am
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This session explores the psychological impact of financial fraud, offering trauma-informed approaches and practical resources to de-stigmatize victimization and support survivors' healing journeys.
At the end of this session, participants will be able to:
At the end of this session, participants will be able to:
- Recognize and articulate psychological and emotional impacts of financial fraud victimization, including how victim-blaming language and stigma deter reporting and recovery.
- Apply trauma-informed principles to their investor education practices, enabling them to create more empathetic and supportive environments for individuals who have experienced financial fraud.
- Identify and leverage key resources and support organizations, such as FINRA's fraud fighter resources and FightCybercrime.org’s peer support programs, to provide comprehensive assistance and foster resilience in fraud survivors.
Featured Speakers:
Christine Kieffer, FINRA Investor Education Foundation
Ally Armeson, FightCybercrime.org
Ally Armeson, FightCybercrime.org
Christine Kieffer is Senior Director of the FINRA Investor Education Foundation with 25+ years of investor education experience. She directs research and develops programs for law enforcement, victim advocates, and consumers to advance investor protection and fraud prevention initiatives. She also studies the intersection of aging and financial decision making and oversees the FINRA Foundation’s military financial readiness initiatives. Christine serves on advisory boards to the National Adult Protective Services Association and FightCybercrime. She earned a Bachelor of Science from Vanderbilt University with double majors in Economics and Mathematics and is a Certified Regulatory and Compliance Professional (CRCP®).
Ally Armeson is the Executive Director of FightCybercrime.org, where she leads national initiatives that help individuals and communities recognize, report, and recover from cybercrime. A former U.S. Army service member with a decade of experience, Ally developed and led humanitarian and community recovery programs in vulnerable regions around the world. For the past four years, Ally and her team have worked directly with high-loss victims of online fraud. Everyday, the FightCybercrime team helps victims rebuild their emotional, financial, and digital lives after devastating crimes; they use survivors’ lived experiences to shape and develop practical recovery tools, prevention education, and insights that help banks, platforms, and policymakers better protect adults across the country. Ally and FightCybercrime.org are committed to fighting for cybercrime victims and ensuring they get the help they deserve.
Ally Armeson is the Executive Director of FightCybercrime.org, where she leads national initiatives that help individuals and communities recognize, report, and recover from cybercrime. A former U.S. Army service member with a decade of experience, Ally developed and led humanitarian and community recovery programs in vulnerable regions around the world. For the past four years, Ally and her team have worked directly with high-loss victims of online fraud. Everyday, the FightCybercrime team helps victims rebuild their emotional, financial, and digital lives after devastating crimes; they use survivors’ lived experiences to shape and develop practical recovery tools, prevention education, and insights that help banks, platforms, and policymakers better protect adults across the country. Ally and FightCybercrime.org are committed to fighting for cybercrime victims and ensuring they get the help they deserve.