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Investor Resources

The resources you need to make informed investment decisions

Find Out What Every Investor Should Know
Get crucial information on choosing your financial adviser, avoiding common investor mistakes, defining investment objectives, and more.

Watch Investor Webcasts
Learn from investment professionals. Find out how to read financial statements, balance hedge fund risk and return, and more — without having to leave your office.

Visit the Private Wealth Corner
Read these essential articles on risk management, setting goals, and planning for retirement. You can also view the complete listing of private wealth resources provided by CFA Institute and our member societies.

The Mission

The mission of CFA Society of Nashville is to:

Promote adherence to the highest level of professional standards and ethical conduct within the investment industry;
Encourage the professional development of its members through the CFA Program and continuing education;
Facilitate the exchange of information and opinions among people within the investment community; and,
Increase awareness and understanding of the Chartered Financial Analyst^® designation and investment industry to the public.

Go Local

New! Need to find a local financial adviser?
Click here for a listing of Charterholders.

Articles For Investors

Advances in Financial Education: "A Comparative Analysis of the CFA and CFP Designations" Two of the most popular financial services credentials are the CFA and CFP designations. Read the article (PDF)

Journal of Investing: "The Earnings Forecast Accuracy of Financial Analysts Who are CFA Charterholders" Article concludes that CFA charterholders do have an edge. Read the article (PDF)

Financial Times: “Rise of the Grueling Professional Exam” The CFA for financial analysts is one of the fastest growing qualifications and increasingly seen as a rival to the MBA. Read the article (PDF)