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Member Benefits
Society Opportunities, Tools, and Access
Industry Networking
Professional & Educational Events
Professional Training Courses
Members‑Only Activities & Events
Career Management Resources
Industry Job Board
CFA Exam Prep Resources
CFA Exam Scholarships
Weekly Newsletter
Bi‑Monthly Events Update
Volunteer Opportunities
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Member Types
Which type is right for you?
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Regular Member
$ 150.00 / yearFor CFA Charterholders
Did you know?
Regular members have the ability to vote and run for CFAW Board of Director positions.
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
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Affiliate Member
$ 150.00 / yearFor Emerging Professionals
Did you know?
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.
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
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Professional Leave Member
$ 125.00 / yearFor Inactive CFA Institute Members
Did you know?
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.
Requirements
- CFA Institute Professional Leave Membership
- Not Currently Active in Industry
- Request Retired Status on CFA Institute’s website
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Student Member
$ 50.00 / yearFor 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.
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
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Candidate Member
$ 100.00 / yearFor 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.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in the CFA® Program
- Not for CFA charterholders
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Industry Professional Member
$ 150.00 / yearFor Industry Professionals
Did you know?
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.
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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