CFALA Mission and Goals

Established in 1931, the CFA Society of Los Angeles (the Society) is a network of investment management professionals in the greater Los Angeles area, CFA Society of Los Angeles is a member society of CFA Institute.

The mission of the Society is to provide access to information, expertise and personal interaction to further members' professional development and to promote the value of the profession and the CFA designation.

The Society strives to fulfill this purpose as:

• a local Forum bringing together people, knowledge and practical experience
• a respected Partner with other organizations for the purpose of serving mutual interests and the meaningful exchange of ideas
• a Premier Source for professional resources and development
• a powerful Voice representing ethical standards of practice and the interests and value of the profession.

CFALA Vision

The CFA Society of Los Angeles envisions a future in which:

• the services, skills and perspective of the investment professional are highly regarded as adding significant value to the investment decision-making process
• trust and personal interaction are the cornerstones of the investor/investment professional relationship
• the prestige of the CFA designation is widely accepted within and outside of the investment community
• technology is utilized to the fullest as a vehicle to deliver information and education, not as a substitute for personal interaction
• the Society is the premier choice for access to professional information, personal interaction, and practical experience and expertise