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CFA Institute Membership Options
Which membership is right for you?
From early‑career finance professionals to those who have earned the CFA designation, there’s a membership designed to meet your career needs.
Why become a member?
Trusted by employers around the globe, CFA Institute membership signals your dedication, ambition, and drive towards excellence in the industry. When you become a member, you join a world-renowned community of investment management professionals upholding the highest standards of education, principles, and ethics in finance.
Charterholder Membership
Who is this for?
Charterholder membership represents the pinnacle for those who have earned the charter, while Professional and Associate memberships support professionals across early, mid- and senior-stage investment and finance careers.
How do I become eligible?
Completion of the CFA Program, 4,000 hours of eligible work experience and professional references. Learn more about Charterholder
Professional Membership
Who is this for?
For mid-career and senior investment industry professionals who want to deepen their impact and stay current as the industry evolves
How do I become eligible?
Educational qualification, 4,000 hours of work experience, and professional references. Learn more about Professional
Associate Membership
Who is this for?
For early career finance professionals who seek a foundation and access point into the investment industry and community.
How do I become eligible?
Current or past participation in a CFA Institute education program. Learn more about Associate
Already have an application in progress at CFA Institute? Manage Your Member and Society Applications.
Local Society Associate Options for Industry Professionals and Students
Local Society Associate – Will be able to attend all meetings of CFA Society Atlanta, both educational and organizational. Local Society Associates will pay the same annual local chapter dues (currently $125) as our Charterholder, Professional and Associate CFA Institiute members. Local Society Associates will not have any voting rights concerning CFA Society Atlanta matters, as they are associates and not local chapter members. Local Society Associates will have to sign a statement of intention to abide by the Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct of the CFA Institute and will have to provide two CFA Society Atlanta regular members as sponsors. The CFA Society Atlanta Membership Committee will assist any applicants who need help in obtaining sponsors. BONUS CFA Society Atlanta Member Benefit, you will also receive four free luncheon vouchers each fiscal year (July 1 through June 30).
Local Student Associate – Will have the same participation privileges and limitations as described above for Local Society Associates, but will pay reduced annual local chapter dues at the level paid by our academic members (currently $45). Local Student Associates will not have any voting rights concerning CFA Society Atlanta matters. Local Student Associates will have to provide two CFA Society Atlanta regular members as sponsors along with a copy of their currently valid student identification card or other identification showing that they are a student. The CFA Society Atlanta Membership Committee will assist any applicants who need help in obtaining sponsors.
If you have questions or need a sponsor, please contact your friendly local membership chairman via [email protected].
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