Upcoming Events

Fixed Income Workshop Series 2024

Fixed Income Series 2024   Online Workshop Series A Professional Learning Advisory Council Sponsored Series This educational course is designed for those seeking to gain a broader understanding of fixed income strategies. A sound understanding of fixed income markets and strategies is fundamental for all serious finance and investment professionals. This course examines the characteristics, benefits, and risks of the various fixed income strategies including treasuries, agencies, MBS, international, municipal, corporate, and derivatives. Professionals from prominent local investment firms will lead this series so attendees will obtain unique perspectives on the current market. Instructors will also share their insights on asset allocation and risk management. As a course participant, you will have access to the corresponding course recording. If you sign up as a series registrant, you will have access to all 10 course recordings. Access to course recordings expire after 60 days.  10 Classes, 1st Class September 10th, 2024 – Recordings Available (for All Classes) 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM (PT) Pricing for Series: $300 (Members); $350 (Non-Members) Member Discount Code for Series: FISeriesOC24 Pricing for Individual Classes: $40 (Members); $45 (Non-Members) Member Discount Code for Individual Courses: FISeriesICOC24 Eligible for 20 CE Credits for CFA Charterholders; Course offered as a 10-class series: (10 consecutive Tuesdays).

Level 2 Ethics Workshop

LEVEL II ETHICS SEP 2024 Zoom Workshop Saturday, September 14th, 2024 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM FREE FOR EVERYONE

Future Proof Festival

JOIN EVERYONE IN WEALTH MANAGEMENT At Future Proof, you’ll be part of the largest gathering of top-tier wealth management professionals, CEOs, CTOs, COOs, and fast-growing financial advisors. Connect, learn, and elevate your career alongside industry leaders. Future Proof brings together the world's most influential financial advisors and LPs to drive the wealth management industry forward. Don't miss your chance to learn cutting-edge strategies, discover emerging trends, and build game-changing partnerships that will take your business to new heights. Rub shoulders with decision-makers in asset management, fintech, and financial services who are revolutionizing the wealth management landscape. Seize this unparalleled opportunity to unlock new business potential, explore collaborations, and join the ranks of the industry's most groundbreaking visionaries. Register Today!

CFAI - Global Society Town Hall

Join Marg Franklin, CFA, President and CEO; Randi Tolber, CFA, Managing Director, Global Member & Society Relations; Julie Emerson, Head, Global Society Relations; and Liz Oakland, Senior Manager, Global Society Relations for our next Global Society Town Hall.    Our hosts will touch on CFA Institute’s strategic roadmap and highlight key initiatives for the upcoming fiscal year, forecast our priorities, and set the stage for conversations and content at the upcoming Global Society Leadership Conference. We’ll hold time for Q&A with our presenters.   Register Today!

PORTFOLIO Investment Conference

PORTFOLIO is an immersive all-day event geared toward the local investment community and beyond, brought to you by CFA Society Los Angeles. PORTFOLIO will provide attendees the opportunity to accelerate knowledge acquisition, participate in relevant topic debates and dialogs, and network with fellow practitioners. Attendees will be provided with unique access to local and global thought leaders through an array of speaker showcases, discussion panels and breakout sessions. PORTFOLIO aims to broaden understanding and inspire debate within our community, providing exclusive insights into the current investment landscape and examining the future of our industry by exploring the leading edge in portfolio theory, regulatory impact, emergent opportunities, geopolitical influences, and overviews in private markets and AI. Be sure to join your colleagues at our annual event, which is on its way to becoming the premier summit for enhancing the breadth and depth of knowledge of Southern California’s investment professionals. Email [email protected] for a CFA Society Member Discount Code! Download Flyer Register Today! Topics Featured Asset Classes:  Equities · Fixed income · Real Assets (Real Estate, Infrastructure) · Private Equity · Venture capital · Gold· Digital Assets Investment Trends:  ESG · Fintech · Factor Investing · Algorithmic Investing · Direct lending · Floating Rate Investments · High Yield · Emerging Markets · Distressed Debt · Impact Investing · Co-Investments Economic Concepts:  Global Macroeconomics · Central Bank Policies · Interest Rate Movements · Geopolitical Risks · The Next Recession Wealth Management Concepts : Asset Allocation · Asset Correlations · Tax Efficiency · Institutional, Foundation, Family Office, RIA, and BD Investing Vehicles and Structures: ETFs · Hedge Funds · Liquid Alts · Asset-Backed Securities 

23rd Annual Summer Baseball Social

Join us for the CFA OC 23rd Annual Summer Baseball Social on Friday, September 27th at Angel Stadium in Anaheim! Meet us for mingling, food and drinks behind the waterfall in centerfield at 5:30 PM. After the reception, we all sit together to watch the game. Please bring friends and colleagues to this family-friendly event that is an annual tradition in the CFA OC! Cheer on the Anaheim Angel's as they play against the Texas Rangers. Ticket Includes: Buffet, Drinks, Dessert  1 ticket near 3rd base Download Flyer Register Today! Sponsored By:

Election Showdown 2024: High-Stakes Consequences for Investors in California and Beyond

Election Showdown 2024: High-Stakes Consequences for Investors in California and Beyond Join us for "Election Showdown 2024: High-Stakes Consequences for Investors in California and Beyond," an essential event for wealth managers navigating the turbulence of the upcoming elections. This special events brings together a distinguished group with brilliant expertise: Ambassador to Germany, John B. Emerson, California Senator Jim Brulte and USC Professor Geoffrey Cowan. Political polarization has intensified, with partisan beliefs deepening, creating a more unpredictable investment climate. Recent changes in delegate selection rules have altered convention dynamics in ways many investors might not yet fully grasp, impacting party platforms and potential economic and tax policies. Additionally, geopolitical risks are escalating, from trade tensions to international conflicts, adding layers of complexity to global markets. As we approach the 2024 elections, these factors converge to shape immediate concerns for wealth management professionals: the post-election landscape will demand keen insights into potential shifts in taxes, tariffs, and inflation. This event will provide you with critical analysis and insights into some of the biggest election races that will impact wealth management in late 2024 and beyond. We will look to discuss the issues above and explore the impact that politics will shift the most important issues impacting wealth managers and their clients. SPEAKERS: Ambassador John B. Emerson   — Former U.S. Ambassador to Germany and Vice Chairman, Capital Group International Senator James L. Brulte (Ret.)   — American Politician & Former Chairman of the California Republican Party Geoffrey Cowan  — Director of USC Annenberg Center on Communication Leadership & Policy (CCLP) & Professor, University of Southern California MODERATOR: Terri Spath, CFA, CFP ®   —Founder and Chief Investment Officer, Zuma Wealth, LLC  4:00 pm - 4:30 pm:  Check In 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm:  Panel Discussion 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm:  Cocktail Reception Members: $25 Non-Members: $75 Register Here

RIA EDGE West

Discover C-level strategies that accelerate RIA growth Join your peers for the ultimate RIA experience. What makes RIA EDGE West unique? Audience quality. The event is designed exclusively for RIA executives. Don’t miss the opportunity to learn from executives running the most successful and fastest growing RIA firms in the country. We understand the specific issues and priorities that are dominating conversations among executives across the RIA industry. The event’s speakers and partners offer solutions for the most complex pay, personnel and growth challenges that leaders grapple with every single day. RSVP Today!  #RIAEdgeWest #RIAEdge

Annual State of Orange County

Thursday, October 17 4:30pm-7:00pm, Balboa Bay Club $50 for members $120 for non members Join the CFAOC for our annual 'State of Orange County.' This year's panel of experts bring together Orange County leaders from a variety of backgrounds to give us insights into what is happening in our local economy.  Register Today SPEAKERS: Jon Gould , Dean of UCI School of Social Ecology Dean Gould is a distinguished scholar in justice policy, social change and government reform who has held key positions in the U.S. Department of Justice and the National Science Foundation. Steve Rosansky, President, Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce Leading partnerships with business men and women, community leaders, elected official and other influential organization who can positively enhance the business community in the greater Newport Beach area. Kurt Strasmann, CBRE, Executive Managing Director, Orange County & Inland Empire Region Oversees Orange County and the Inland Empire operations, leading a team of over 500 people.  Kurt is directly responsible for all lines of business that CBRE offers to the marketplace. Shari Freidenrich , Treasurer, Orange County As Treasurer for the sixth largest county in the U.S., Shari's primary responsibility is the deposit, investment, collection and paying out of public funds.  She is responsible for overseeing the County of Orange’s $12 billion investment pool and serves as a trustee for the $20 billion Orange County Employee Retirement System. Register Today! CFA Society Orange County would not be able to continue offering highly subsidized events without the help from our sponsors.  While costs have increased significantly for in-person events, we have not increased our member pricing or dues this year.  We have been able to do this because of the generosity of our sponsors.  Your privacy is important to us. With new California Privacy Laws, CFA Institute Restrictions and new FINRA regulations we work to be compliant and good partners with all. 

Invest in Yourself Networking Series - October

Location: VEA Newport Beach Registration Coming Soon

Level II Fixed Income Workshop

A Candidate Engagement Advisory Council sponsored event. Are you ready for the Level II CFA Exam? How about the Fixed Income section? While Fixed Income at Level II is only 10% - 15% of the exam there’s a lot of complex quantitative material to digest that can feel overwhelming if you have not seen it before. Are you ready to answer questions on forward interest rates, how to price a bond using a variety of different valuation methodologies, as well as discuss yield curves, credit spreads, and credit default swaps? Please join Peter Stutz, CFA as he helps prepare you for the fixed income section of the Level II CFA Exam. This workshop will take you through some key concepts as well as provide you with 30-40 exam-type questions covering each of the five learning modules. Mr. Stutz will work through solutions to these problems and provide test taking tips specific to the fixed income portion of the exam. SPEAKER Peter Stutz, CFA  Peter Stutz, CFA, is a Managing Director at Gideon Strategic Partners, an independent investment advisor in Los Angeles. He specializes in personalized strategic solutions for individuals, families, and businesses. Focusing on investment management, he employs a macro-driven approach to crafting custom portfolios for clients. Pete has over 25 years of institutional investment industry experience as an analyst, trader, and portfolio manager. Prior to Gideon he was a Managing Director and Portfolio Manager at Guggenheim Partners in Santa Monica where he managed various insurance company portfolios. He was also a member of the firm’s Portfolio Construction Group, creating model portfolios for core fixed income, multi-credit, and multi-asset strategies. Before Guggenheim, Pete was a Portfolio Manager at Western Asset Management in Pasadena, specializing in global interest rate and derivative strategies and overseeing U.S. inflation-linked bond portfolios. Pete holds a BS in computer science from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and an MBA from the University of Chicago’s Booth School of Business. He became a CFA charter holder in 1996 and is a past President of the CFA Society of Los Angeles. He is also a member of the Advisory Council for the Burridge Center for Finance at the University of Colorado. Register For Free

Micro Pop Up Social: Redlands

CFA Society Los Angeles is excited to extend an invitation to all CFA Society Los Angeles Members, CFA Society Orange County Members, Investment Professionals, and Guests for an evening of social networking in Redlands! Guests will have the opportunity to connect with local CFA Charterholders and attendees while enjoying a variety of appetizers and beverages. Cost: $10 (Member*) | $30 (Guest of Member**) | $40 (Non Member) *Please note: CFA Society Orange County Members may attend the event at the member price. Please reach to CFAOC directly for the discount code. ** Members may register one (1) non-member guest. Register Today!

CFA Los Angeles, Virtual Career Development Expo and Job Fair

This is a new and exclusive opportunity for employers to connect with valued CFA Charterholders, CFA Candidates, and Members of  CFA Society Los Angeles, CFA Society Orange County, CFA Society Sacramento, CFA Society San Diego, and CFA Society San Francisco . The event is designed to break geographical barriers by bringing together a talent pool from California CFA Societies through career development and thought leadership. Sign up as an attendee or employer! Download Flyer Register Today!

A Fireside Chat with Howard Marks, CFA

CFA Society Los Angeles is pleased to have legendary value investor Howard Marks, CFA join us on Wednesday, November 6 for a fireside chat and moderated Q&A. Howard is Co-Founder and Co-Chairman of Oaktree Capital Management, a Los Angeles based alternative investment firm focused primarily on credit, with $193 billion of assets under management. Howard's iconic memos are a must read for many great investors, including the Oracle of Omaha, Warren Buffet, who said " When I see memos from Howard Marks in my mail, they're the first thing I open and read. I always learn something." He holds a bachelor's degree in finance from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and an MBA in accounting and marketing from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. Please join us for an engaging conversation with Howard as he discusses his current views and a few of his recent memos.  SPEAKERS Howard Marks, CFA  Since the formation of Oaktree in 1995, Mr. Marks has been responsible for ensuring the firm’s adherence to its core investment philosophy; communicating closely with clients concerning products and strategies; and contributing his experience to big-picture decisions relating to investments and corporate direction. From 1985 until 1995, Mr. Marks led the groups at The TCW Group, Inc. that were responsible for investments in distressed debt, high yield bonds, and convertible securities. Previously, Mr. Marks was with Citicorp Investment Management for 16 years, where from 1978 to 1985 he was Vice President and senior portfolio manager in charge of convertible and high yield securities. Between 1969 and 1978, he was an equity research analyst and, subsequently, Citicorp's Director of Research. Mr. Marks holds a B.S.Ec. degree cum laude from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania with a major in finance and an M.B.A. in accounting and marketing from the Booth School of Business of the University of Chicago. He is a CFA® charterholder. Mr. Marks is an Emeritus Trustee and Advisory Member of the Investment Committee at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. He is a member of the Investment Committee of the Royal Drawing School in London. He also serves on the Shanghai International Financial Advisory Council and the Advisory Board of Duke Kunshan University and is an Emeritus Trustee of the University of Pennsylvania, where from 2000 to 2010 he chaired the Investment Board. MODERATOR Patrick C. George, CFA Patrick C. George is a vice president in Oaktree’s Opportunities group in Los Angeles. Mr. George began his career as a business analyst with McKinsey & Company where he worked primarily in the private equity and restructuring practices. He graduated cum laude from Yale College with a B.A. in ethics, politics, and economics, awarded with distinction, and studied at the London School of Economics. Mr. George currently serves on the boards of ABC Technologies (formerly TSX: ABCT) and Velocity Risk. He is a CFA® charterholder and serves as Co-Chair of CFA LA’s Advocacy and Ethics Advisory Council. He is also a member of the Milken Institute’s Young Leaders Circle. Register Today!

Invest in Yourself Networking Series - November

Location: Bosscat Kitchen & Libations Registration Coming Soon!

Poker Night

A Social & Networking Commission Sponsored Event. Ready to ante up? Test your poker skills at our virtual Poker Night! We will be hosting a virtual no-limit hold 'em poker tournament on Thursday, December 5th. As a participant, you will be playing on the Pokerrrr2 App and socializing with other players in Zoom breakout rooms. Prizes will be provided to the top three participants. All players will begin the tournament with 1000 chips. Registration Fees $5 (Members) | $40 (Non-Members) If you are a member of another society, please reach out to your society for a discount code. Register Today

Level I Ethics Workshop

A Candidate Engagement Advisory Council sponsored event. Professions can only exist within an industry when those acting with transparency, integrity, candor, and trust reach a critical mass. Come join Ken Yee, CFA, CPA, JD as he analyses CFA Institute’s Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct within the Level I CFA Curriculum as well as provide some test taking tips for the Level I exam. This discussion will follow CFA Institute’s Learning Outcome Statements for 2025 Level I CFA Curriculum Volume 6 Ethical and Professional Standards Modules 1-3: Explain Ethics. Describe the role of a code of ethics in defining a profession. Describe professions and how they establish trust. Describe the need for high ethical standards in investment management. Explain professionalism in investment management. Identify challenges to ethical behavior compare and contrast ethical standards with legal standards. Describe a framework for ethical decision making. Describe the structure of the CFA Institute Professional Conduct Program and the process for the enforcement of the Code and Standards. Identify the six components of the Code of Ethics and the seven Standards of Professional Conduct. Explain the ethical responsibilities required by the Code and Standards, including the sub-sections of each Standard. SPEAKER Ken Yee, CFA, CPA, JD  is the president of an investment advisory company specializing in commercial real estate capital sourcing and asset-backed securities. He has completed over $1 billion in commercial mortgage sales, originations, and asset-backed transactions on behalf of public and private institutions. Mr. Yee also serves as an Independent Director and Audit Committee Chair of Pacific Oak Strategic Opportunity REIT, which is an SEC-registered non-traded REIT.  Mr. Yee has previously completed two terms as the CFA Institute Western U.S. Region Presidents Council Representative (PCR), and was a past President of CFA Society Los Angeles. Mr. Yee is a California Certified Public Accountant, a California licensed attorney, and a California real estate broker. He graduated from the University of Southern California (BSBA, MBA and MBT), University of California at Los Angeles (JD), and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MSRED). Register For Free

Level III Essay Writing Workshop

 Candidate Engagement Advisory Council sponsored event.   Are you ready for the Level III CFA Exam? How about the Essay Portion? Knowing the best strategies and methods on how to answer essay questions is almost as important as knowing the actual CFA curriculum content, and a lot of candidates don’t take the necessary time to prepare. Please join Glen Holden, Jr., CFA as he guides you through the essay writing process of the Level III CFA Exam. This workshop will take you through the CFA Institute Essay Grading Methodology, Test Taking Tips, and Pitfalls that can occur during the Level III Exam. SPEAKER Glen A. Holden, Jr., CFA Glen A. Holden, Jr., CFA, started his career in the insurance and investment industries in 1976, primarily managing investment portfolios. Mr. Holden has worked with both institutional and individual client. He has recently retired as a financial advisor with VALIC Financial Advisors, Inc. Mr. Holden is a Past President of the CFA Society of Los Angeles, former Board Member of the CFA Institute, and was on the Candidate Curriculum Committee of CFA Institute for five years. Register For Free

Overview of the Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS)

A Candidate Engagement Advisory Council sponsored event. Come join Kim Cash, CFA, CAIA, CIPM, CSCP a specialist in GIPS compliance consulting, verification, and education as she breaks down the GIPS Standards portion of the Level I CFA Curriculum. If you’re a CFA Candidate looking for a better breakdown on Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS®), or if you’re looking to learn how to best apply the GIPS Standards or get the most out of them for your firm and clients, then this event is for you. The GIPS Standards were referenced in the SEC’s marketing rule for investment advisors 26 times, and private fund presentations are now required by FINRA to show GIPS compliant capital funding ratios. With practical lessons for every skill level and expertise, this event offers an in-depth overview of the GIPS standards and helps participants master the fundamentals. This discussion will follow CFA Institute’s Learning Outcome Statements for 2025 Level I CFA Curriculum Volume 10, Module 4: Explain why the GIPS standards were created, who can claim Compliance, and who benefits from compliance Describe the key concepts of the GIPS Standards for Firms Explain the purpose of composites in performance reporting Describe the fundamentals of compliance, including the Recommendations of the GIPS standards with respect to the Definition of the firm and the firm’s definition of discretion Describe the concept of independent verification SPEAKER Kim Cash, CFA, CAIA, CIPM, CSCP   is the Founder of Cascade Investment Compliance & Verification, a specialty consulting firm founded in 2017 to help asset managers and asset owners with their compliance and business growth objectives, providing GIPS compliance consulting, independent verification and educational workshops across the U.S. Kim brings over 27 years of investment industry experience to each GIPS® verification. Since 1995, she has overseen—and been in the trenches with—performance and compliance projects to support hundreds of asset management firms implementing and maintaining compliance with the GIPS standards. She has examined thousands of investment strategies and composites and can speak to the unique challenges posed by complex strategies and firm and investment structures. Her educational workshops bring compliance to life with everyday insights, challenges and practical solutions for firms committed to following industry best practices. Kim holds a Master of Science degree in education and has worked in the industry as a Consultant and Chief Compliance Officer for RVK, Inc., an SEC-registered investment advisor. Register for Free