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Regular Member

$ 150.00 / year

For CFA Charterholders

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Regular members have the ability to vote and run for CFAW Board of Director positions.

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Requirements
- CFA Institute Regular Membership
- Passing score for Level I CFA Exam, CIPM Program Level II Exam, RBA Netherlands Exam, or self-administered Standards of Practice Exam
- Bachelor’s Degree
- At least 4,000 hours of work experience in a minimum of 36 months
- 2 or 3 professional references
- Active in industry
Affiliate Member

$ 150.00 / year

For Emerging Professionals

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You can still become a member if you do not meet the required work experience for regular membership, or do not intend to complete the CFA® Program.

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Requirements
- CFA Institute Affiliate Membership
- Passing score for Level I CFA Exam or self-administered Standards of Practice Exam
- Bachelor’s Degree
- At least 4,000 hours of work experience in a minimum of 12 months
- 2 or 3 professional references
- Active in industry
Professional Leave Member

$ 125.00 / year

For Inactive CFA Institute Members

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Regular or Affiliate members of the CFA Institute can apply for maternity leave, paternity leave, or retired status if you have been a member for over 5 years and are not currently active in the industry.

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Requirements
- CFA Institute Professional Leave Membership
- Not Currently Active in Industry
- Request Retired Status on CFA Institute’s website
Student Member

$ 75.00 / year

For Enrolled College Students

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Student members get access to member-only events such as resume, interview, and salary negotiation workshops in addition to building a network of investment industry professionals.

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Requirements
- Enrolled in an accredited university in the Washington, DC area
- Graduate student pursuing MBA’s/masters degrees in finance, investments, economics, and other finance-related fields, OR
- Undergraduate, upper-class student pursuing a bachelor’s degree with a declared major of finance, economics, or other finance-related major.
- Valid Student ID
- Not for CFA charterholders
Candidate Member

$ 125.00 / year

For CFA® Program Candidates

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Candidate members receive discounts on Exam Prep materials, courses, and mock exams, as well as access to member-only events.

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Requirements
- Currently enrolled in the CFA® Program
- Not for CFA charterholders
Industry Professional Member

$ 175.00 / year

For Industry Professionals

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Investment professionals who do not intend to pursue the CFA® Charter, in addition to affiliated legal, accounting, and marketing professionals, can join the Society at any time.

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Requirements
- Currently affiliated with the investment management industry
- Not for CFA charterholders

Membership year is July 1 – June 30. Annual dues to CFA Institute may also apply.

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The CFA Institute Member Directory allows you to browse and search members to verify an individual’s status, locate a financial advisor, or contact a member if enabled.

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