The CFA Society of Toledo (CFAST) has played an important role in Toledo's investment community since it was founded in 1956. Our society is an association of local investment professionals. Consisting of portfolio managers, security analysts, investment advisors, and other financial professionals, we promote ethical and professional standards within the investment industry, encourage professional development through the CFA Program and continuing education, facilitate the exchange of information and opinions among people within the local investment community and beyond, and work to further the public's understanding of the CFA designation and investment industry. As one of the CFA Institute 101 member societies, our society connects members to a global network of investment professionals.
CFA Institute is the leading, global, professional association in the investment industry, serving investment analysts, portfolio managers, and other investment decision makers. With members and Chartered Financial Analyst candidates in affiliated societies and chapters around the world, CFA Institute is uniquely qualified to provide investment leaders with global leadership in investment education, advocacy and educational programs, and the opportunity to network with other investment professionals.
Over 50% of CFAST membership holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation.