CFA Confidential: What It Really Takes to Become a Chartered Financial Analyst - Softcover

A must-read for CFA candidates or those considering pursuing the CFA designation, CFA Confidential: What It Really Takes to Become a Chartered Financial Analyst is a refreshingly honest take on the mental marathon that is the CFA Program. A veteran of the exam process and current CFA Charterholder, Greg Campion tells you everything you need to know to get through the CFA exams successfully—and with your sanity intact: · Find out if the CFA Charter is right for you, and see how it stacks up against an MBA and other credentials · Get the lowdown on what pursuing the CFA Charter will really mean for you financially, personally, and professionally—from someone who’s been there · Zero in on crucial differences between each CFA exam level and strategize the smart way · Learn the Do’s and Don’ts of CFA success: create the perfect study space, craft a week-by-week plan that works, manage your time, and maintain your mental health · Tackle exam day with confidence: choose the right location, show up with what you need, manage stress and anxiety, and ace the test The perfect companion to the official CFA curriculum or third-party study guides, this accessible and entertaining read will guide you safely through what may be one of the most challenging—and rewarding—endeavors of your life.

A CFA Charterholder, Greg Campion honed his investment skills on the trading floors of Lehman Brothers, becoming a trusted capital markets advisor to some of the savviest hedge fund and mutual fund investors in the business. His investment commentary has been widely read by many of Wall Street’s most influential investors. Greg is a graduate of Stonehill College and earned an MBA in Finance from New York University’s Stern School of Business. He currently lives in Charlotte, North Carolina, with his family.