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Regular Membership:
We recommend regular membership for candidates in the CFA program. The application process has three phases and typical takes several weeks to be approved. Regular membership requires:
- A bachelor's degree or equivalent education/work experience.
- A passing score for the CFA Level I Exam or the self-administered Standards of Practice Examination
- 4000 hours of professional work experience in investment decision making
- 3 professional references
- Local CFA Society membership (optional but strongly encouraged)
Affiliate Membership:
We recommend affiliate membership for investment professionals who do not intend to participate in the CFA Program or have not yet met the requirements for regular membership. Affiliate membership requires: