About

CFA Society Los Angeles is an association of local investment professionals, consisting of portfolio managers, security analysts, investment advisors and other financial practitioners, that has served CFA charterholders and CFA Program candidates locally since 1931.

CFA Society Los Angeles is a member society of the CFA Institute, which is a global community of more than 165,000 investment professionals working to build an investment industry where investors’ interests come first, markets function at their best, and economics grow.

There are 160+ CFA societies around the world that support the mission of CFA Institute at a local level and provide members with career growth, information exchange, and professional networking opportunities.

MISSION

CFA Society Los Angeles promotes integrity, professional excellence and engagement among its members and within the community.

CFA Society Los Angeles is recognized as a nonprofit business league under IRS Section 501(c)(6). Please note that membership dues and sponsorship payments are not considered charitable contributions and therefore are not tax-deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes. However, such payments may be deductible as ordinary and necessary business expenses. We recommend consulting your tax advisor to determine the extent to which your payment may be deductible under applicable tax laws