Upcoming Events

CFACO April FOMC Happy Hour

Connect with the CFA Society Colorado community at our April FOMC Happy Hour. This informal gathering brings together CFA Society Colorado members and professionals from across the broader investment community for a casual social. It’s a great opportunity to reconnect with colleagues, meet new faces, and continue conversations in a relaxed setting. Enjoy great food and beverages in a relaxed setting at the two featured April locations: Old Town Gilded Goat Brewing Company and a central Denver location to be announced soon. Each FOMC Happy Hour will feature two locations, a Central Denver location, and a rotating Front Range location. RSVP Here  (Required)

CFACO Headshot Event

Need an updated headshot? Join us for a professional headshot session with   GreenEarth Photography . This is a great opportunity to refresh your photo for LinkedIn, your company website, or other professional use. This is a   CFACO members-only event   with a $20 registration fee. Attendees must select a one-hour time window between 5:00–8:00 PM at registration. Time slots are first come, first served and space is limited. Important Details:  You must select a one-hour time slot for your headshot  Spots are very limited. There will be a waitlist for any cancellations.  There is a 7-day free cancellation period  No-shows will result in a $50 fee Food and beverages will be provided. RSVP Here

Market Discussion with Smith Capital Investors

Join Smith Capital Investors and CFA Society Colorado for an engaging evening of market insight, conversation, and connection. Gibson Smith and Eric Bernum will lead a dynamic discussion on today’s market environment, offering perspectives on the broader outlook, a deeper dive into fixed income, and how investors are navigating an ever-changing landscape. The session will include time for Q&A and a happy hour with beverages and heavy appetizers. It’s a chance to gain valuable insight, hear directly from experienced practitioners, and connect with others in the local investment community. Tickets to attend are $20. Spots are limited. Buy Tickets About the Speakers Gibson Smith Gibson has more than 30 years of investment experience. He previously served as Chief Investment Officer, Fixed Income of Janus Henderson, formerly Janus Capital Group, a position he held from January 2006 through March 2016. In that position, Gibson was also a member of the Janus Executive Committee, sat on the Perkins Investment Management Board, and was a Portfolio Manager on Janus Fixed Income strategies. As Chief Investment Officer, Gibson was responsible for Janus’ investment process within the firm’s fixed-income division and served as Portfolio Manager on most of Janus’ Fixed Income strategies and funds. He has been credited with building the firm’s fundamental fixed income business. Gibson joined Janus in 2001 after spending the first 10 years of his career at Morgan Stanley in Manhattan and San Francisco. Eric Bernum Eric Bernum is a founding member of Smith Capital Investors and serves as the Deputy Chief Investment Officer on all Smith Capital Investors strategies. Before joining, he served as Executive Director and Senior Portfolio Manager at J.P. Morgan Asset Management. In that position, Eric was a part of the portfolio management team, managing assets across various fixed income institutional portfolios and mutual funds. Before his time at J.P. Morgan Asset Management, Eric was at Janus Henderson, formerly Janus Capital Group, in a multitude of roles across the trading, fundamental analysis, and portfolio management functions—culminating in Eric’s role as the Co-Head of Fixed Income Trading and Assistant Portfolio Manager. In these roles, Eric managed a global team of traders and contributed to portfolio management decisions across all major fixed income strategies ranging from Intermediate/Core, High Yield, Credit only, Money Markets, Limited Duration, and Liability Driven/Long Duration strategies. Eric was also active in asset raising, client servicing, as well as compliance/systems build out and function across the fixed income platform.

CFA Society Colorado Annual General Meeting

Join CFA Society Colorado members for our Annual General Meeting, where we’ll reflect on the past year, share key updates from the Society, and look ahead to what’s next for our community. Members will hear from leadership, review highlights and milestones, and help shape the future of CFA Society Colorado. Register to Attend Here

Summer Social

Join CFA Society Colorado for a summer social in RiNo—an easy, casual night to connect with fellow members and guests. This is a +1 friendly event, so bring a colleague, friend, or partner and enjoy one of RiNo’s best restaurants. No program, no pressure—just good conversation, great food, and time to connect with others in the community. CFACO Members: $25 Non-Members: $50 1 guest per member allowed, guests must register with a CFACO Member Free Cancellation until June 12, 2026. Space is limited, register early!  RSVP Here

CFA Society Colorado 6th Annual Golf Tournament

Mark your calendars for the 6th Annual CFA Golf Tournament—one of our most anticipated events of the year. It’s a day on the course with fellow members, a little friendly competition, and a chance to connect outside the office.