To Become a Regular Member
An individual must be a Regular Member of CFA Institute. Each applicant seeking to become a Regular Member of the Society shall be a Regular Member of CFA Institute and shall fulfill such other requirements as the Society may impose consistent with the requirements established by CFA Institute.
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Requirements for Becoming an Affiliate Member
Each applicant seeking to become an Affiliate member of the Society shall:
a) sign and submit a CFA Institute Member's Agreement, a CFA Institute Professional Conduct Statement, and any additional documentation requested by CFA Institute;
b) hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited academic institution or have equivalent education;
c) have one year of relevant investment experience;
d) fulfill such other requirements as the Society may impose consistent with requirements established by CFA Institute;
e) be accepted by CFA Institute as an Affiliate Member.
Admission of Regular and Affiliate Members
One CFA charterholder and the applicant’s supervisor, one of which must be a member of the society to which the individual is making application for membership. If the supervisor requirement cannot be met because the applicant is the principal of the firm, a student, retired, self-employed, or if providing a supervisor sponsor places the applicant in a difficult professional position, then an additional sponsorship by a Regular CFA Institute member is required.
Review of Applications for Membership
The Board shall have the right to review all applications for membership in the Society. In the event of disagreement concerning administration of Regular membership requirements, the Society shall have the right to appeal to the CFA Institute Board of Governors. The Board of Governors, or a designated committee thereof, shall have the authority to make final determinations on the application of Regular membership provisions.
Membership in CFA Institute
Each Regular Member of the Society is also a regular member of CFA Institute. Each Affiliate Member of the Society is also an affiliate member of CFA Institute.
Maintaining Membership Status
To continue being a Member, each such individual shall:
a) adhere to all applicable rules and regulations, including the Society Bylaws, the CFA Institute Articles & Bylaws, the Code & Standards, and other rules relating to professional conduct;
b) annually file a Professional Conduct Statement, unless excused as a recognized "Retired" Member (see below);
c) pay membership dues.
Retired Members
To qualify to become a "Retired" Member of the Society, each such individual shall
a)at the time of application for retired status, be a Member of the Society;
b) have been a member of CFA Institute for five years;
c) no longer be substantially engaged in the Investment Decision-Making Process for compensation;
d) agree to the following:
- to notify CFA Institute if retirement status changes;
- to be listed as "Retired" in the CFA Institute Membership Directory; and
- to waive the right to be guaranteed a transfer of membership to another society.
Membership List and Member Records
The Secretary shall keep a list of and make available to CFA Institute the names and addresses of all Members of the society and such other records and information relating thereto as the Board shall determine. The Board shall preserve its records and the records of its committees, with respect to each applicant and Member, for such period as the Board may determine.