Become a Member
The CFA Montréal advantage
Experience the synergy of an outstanding association, the 10th largest of 150 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 $355 ($275 – CFA Institute and $80 – 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
Please note that we are currently reviewing our services for 2021-2022.
Candidates registered to the May or July exams should fill out their membership request no later than April 12, 2021 (May exams) or June 7 (July Exam) to obtain their free mock exam.
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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 $100 free practice exam from Schweser
- Additional preparation tools
- One admission and a free drink at the post-exam cocktail in June
- Access to job offers exclusive to CFA Montréal members
- Access to training activities and events at a preferential rate
Eligibility
- Enrolment in the CFA Institute's CFA program OR successful completion of all three exams without having the required years of professional experience
Membership fee: $100 CAD (CFA Montréal)

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)
Membership request
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