The pre-sessions for the Academy of Special Needs Planners National Conference will be offered Thursday, April 18. The main event will begin with opening remarks at 8:45 AM on Friday, April 19, and conclude at 12:15 PM on Saturday, April 20.

Register for Academy of Special Needs Planners National Conference by clicking this link. The deadline to receive early bird pricing on your registration has been extended through February 29. The deadline to receive the discounted ASNP hotel room rate is March 27. For any questions or concerns regarding cancellations, please refer to the cancellation and refund policy below.

Details on packages and pricing are available on the Academy of Special Needs Planners National Conference website. Click here to learn more. 

Academy of Special Needs Planners National Conference attendees can expect the following:

• Full access to all sessions at the Sheraton Austin Hotel at the Capitol
• Access to numerous exhibitors and vendors in the Exhibit Hall
• Light breakfast offered Wednesday through Friday
• Multiple networking and community activities, including a welcome reception
• Coffee service during breaks
• Complimentary event mobile app
• Welcome reception on Thursday, April 18

Please note that registration fees for ASNP do not include dinner or transportation.

You will be given the opportunity to select the pre-sessions you would like to attend when you register for the conference. 

Sharing a registration is not permitted, and prorated fees are not available.

The Academy of Special Needs Planners National Conference will not be recorded.

Materials will be made available prior to the start of Academy of Special Needs Planners National Conference. 

The Academy of Special Needs Planners National Conference events, including the pre-sessions and welcome reception, are open exclusively to registered attendees. These activities are focused on building rapport among colleagues and law firm teams, and strengthening member-to-member connections. Attendees are asked to wear their name badge at all times during the event.

You can take advantage of the discounted room rates at the Sheraton Austin Hotel at the Capitol and book online after you register for the conference. The discounted rate is based on availability. Use the link on the confirmation page after you register, or in your confirmation email.  

The discounted WealthCounsel room rate is $259 plus tax* over the conference dates. This rate is based on availability, and is only available for registered attendees. The deadline to book your hotel room is Wednesday, March 27, and discounted rooms are limited! Please note, a 72-hour cancellation penalty applies to all room reservations.

The Sheraton Austin Hotel at the Capitol is located at 701 East 11th Street in Austin, approximately 11 miles from the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS). Taxis and ride-share companies are available for booking at your individual discretion. 

Taxis and ride-share companies are available for booking at your discretion. 

The deadline to book your hotel room is Wednesday, March 27, and discounted rooms are limited! Please note, a 72-hour cancellation penalty applies to all room reservations.

The Sheraton Austin at the Capitol is soon to become Downright Austin, A Renaissance Hotel. Downright Austin will feature a bold, postmodern lobby experience, 367 stylish guest rooms including five suites, 31,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor event spaces, and new culinary concepts, all within blocks of the Texas State Capitol and Moody Amphitheater. This rebranding is scheduled to be completed by March 20, 2024, and will have no impact on the National Conference.

Sessions and events are held at the Sheraton Austin Hotel at the Capitol. Business casual dress is encouraged. Large hotel meeting rooms can often feel chilly, so you may want to bring a sweater if you tend to get cold. Please note that badges will be required for entry.

Should you enjoy arrangements at other restaurant or entertainment venues outside of the hotel, we recommend checking for any required dress codes.

Please self-apply for CLE, CFP or CPE approval in your state, the CFP Board, or your State Board of Accountancy. 

Once the program has concluded, we will send you a certificate of completion within 2 weeks, along with the Agenda and Bios to help you do so.  Should you need this information sooner to begin your applying process, please contact cle@wealthcounsel.com.  

This program is eligible for the following credits:

• Attorney-Focused Pre-Sessions Track 4/18– up to 6.0 General CLE Credits
• Financial Planner-Focused Pre-Sessions Track 4/18 – up to 6.0 CFP Credits
• National Conference Day One 4/19 – up to 6.0 General CLE Credits
• National Conference Day Two 4/20 – up to 2.50 General CLE Credits
  • (Note: “Stump the Chump” session may not be eligible)

To express your interest in becoming a Sponsor or Exhibitor for this year’s National Conference, please email Kevin Urbatsch, the National Director of Academy of Special Needs Planners. You can reach Kevin directly via email at kevin@urbatsch.com. 

The following policy applies to refunds of registration fees due to cancellation of Academy of Special Needs Planners National Conference and any pre-sessions:

• No refunds of registration fees will be made in excess of the amount actually paid by the registrant for the registration.
• A registrant who cancels registration(s) on or before March 18, 2024, will receive a full refund of all registration fees.
• A registrant who cancels registration(s) on or after March 18, 2024, will receive no refund of any registration fees. One hundred percent of the registration fee will be forfeited, but such registrants will be entitled to receive event materials.
• Tickets or tuition are not transferable to anyone outside of your firm.

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