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Career Development Network

Welcome to the Career Development Network, CFA Society Minnesota’s one-stop shop for all things related to professional development. We’re glad you’re here and want to serve as a resource on your many career development endeavors – from networking requests to finding the right CFA Institute materials – we’re here to help!

CFA Institute

Did you know CFA Institute's Career Center has grown exponentially in the last two years? Check-out their resources including a global job board, topical webinars, industry articles and more! Many of these resources are open and free to everyone regardless of membership status.

Local highlights:

Keep an eye on CFA Society Minnesota's local job board for opportunities in the Midwest
Attend a program found on our calendar of events page relating to a soft-skill you're hoping to refine such as negotiation

Past topics include: professional speaking group, leadership seminar, social skills workshop, etc.

Check out our monthly 'Day in the Life' series featuring a different industry role led by local CFA Charterholders and volunteers

Society Connection Center

Are you looking for a connection to a CFA Candidate or CFA Charterholder residing in Minnesota, North Dakota or South Dakota? Then you've come to the right place! The goal of this initiative is to help members build their network while creating a networking request process. Individuals may submit a networking request two times throughout the membership year. Priority will be given to local-only or dual (CFA Institute + CFA Society Minnesota) members.

Who should apply?

CFA Charterholders, CFA Candidates, students and other investment professionals interested in learning about:

Different areas of the investment industry
Specific job roles or companies
The CFA Charter designation or other financial accreditations (CAIA, CMT, CFP)
Getting involved with CFAMN
The local financial market
Career paths

Who does it work?

Form submissions will be reviewed by Society staff around the 15^th of every month. Applicants will be connected with a Society volunteer(s) that match the criteria they've outlined (to the best of our abilities) for an informal conversation (in-person or remote).

Questions? E-mail Diane at support@cfamn.org.

Industry Roundtable

New to our Society are Industry Roundtable Events. These feature senior investment industry professionals on their area of expertise such as wealth management, family office, asset management, etc.

Attendees spend time at several tables throughout the event learning about different roles and career paths. Check the calendar of events for current offerings.

CFA Society Minnesota Toastmaster’s Group

CFA Society Minnesota Toastmaster's Group: 'A Random Talk Down Wall Street'

2^nd and 4^th Monday of the Month

7 am in Minneapolis

CFAMN Office

121 South 8th Street STE 200

Minneapolis, MN 55402

Toastmasters empowers individuals to become more effective communicators and leaders. Through leadership opportunities, practice, and constructive and positive feedback, club members see benefits of Toastmasters come to fruition in their work and presentations. Toastmasters is more than perfecting communication and leadership skills. It is also about developing your confidence and learning how to communicate in your field effectively through the support of fellow finance industry members.

Club leaders:

President - Donny Hunter, CFA
Secretary/Treasurer - Erik Ejups, CFA
Membership - Teri Richardson, CFA
Education - Nicholas Gabriele

Anyone can attend and observe a meeting at any time.

Society membership is required to register for the Toastmaster's Group – A Random Talk Down Wall Street Group. Also, completing the Toastmaster's application and submitting fees to a club officer ($20 new member fee + $7.50 a month). Contact support@cfamn.org to be connected to a club officer.

Download the application here:Toastmaster's Application.pdf