Become a Member
The CFA Montréal advantage
Experience the synergy of an outstanding association, the 10th largest of 160 CFA societies worldwide. CFA Montréal is a major player in Montreal’s booming financial ecosystem and is well-known by the largest employers in the financial and investment sectors.
Many good reasons to become a member
Membership categories
Several categories of membership are available according to your situation: regular members, candidate members and local members. Regular members are the only ones entitled to vote.
REGULAR MEMBERS
This membership is mainly for CFA charterholders and candidates who have passed the level I exam, provided they have the required years of experience.
Eligibility
- Successful completion of the level I CFA® exam or a self-administered standards of professional practice examination
- A bachelor's degree from a recognized institution or comparable training/work experience
- Four years of relevant experience in financial analysis
- Able to provide two or three references (click here for details)
Membership fee: US $360 ($275 – CFA Institute and $85 – CFA Montréal)
You must submit your application to the CFA Institute and specify in your profile that you also wish to be a member of CFA Montréal.
CANDIDATE MEMBERS
A customized package has been created to welcome candidates into the CFA Montréal network as soon as they enter the program if they do not qualify for regular membership. The value is fully discounted to support candidates in their studies. It includes:
- A 75% discount on the online mock exam from Schweser (US$ 100 value);
- Access to job offers exclusive to CFA Montréal members;
- Access to training activities and events at a preferential rate;
- .. and all regular members' privileges.
Eligibility
- Enrolment in the CFA Institute's CFA program
If you are Charter Pending, you have to activate your CFA Montréal membership as you apply to become a regular member of CFA Institute.
Membership fee: $75 CAD (CFA Montréal)
Your membership will be valid until June 30, 2022
Expect a short delay for the treatment of your request.

LOCAL MEMBERS
This membership is for finance professionals who do not intend to participate in the CFA program and do not qualify as regular or candidate members. This membership allows you to be part of our network and participate in our activities.
Eligibility
- Holds a bachelor's degree from a recognized institution or equivalent training/work experience
- Currently or previously employed in a field related to financial analysis and securities or capital markets*
- Sponsored by a regular member
- Has signed the CFA Institute Code of Ethics & Standards of Professional Conduct Statement
* The following fields are considered relevant: investment, corporate finance, financial planning, actuarial services, treasury services, securities brokerage, arbitration, accounting, business or securities law, finance education, economic analysis, research and analysis, journalism, consulting, business valuation, regulation, specialized services for finance.
Membership fee: $100 CAD (CFA Montréal)
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