What does CFA stand for?

A lot of people, especially those in Victoria, see Ben's email signature and think he's a firefighter 👩‍🚒. As brave as he is, he is not a firefighter 🤓.

So, what does CFA stand for?

Rather, CFA stands for Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®).

Ben is a CFA Charterholder - an achievement he accomplished when he was an investment manager and adviser at Goldman Sachs and JBWere. 

As per the CFA Institute:

A Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®) charter is a designation given to those who have completed the CFA® Program and completed acceptable work experience requirements.

The CFA Program is a three-part exam that tests the fundamentals of investment tools, valuing assets, portfolio management, and wealth planning. The CFA Program is typically completed by those with backgrounds in finance, accounting, economics, or business. CFA charterholders earn the right to use the CFA designation after program completion, application, and acceptance by CFA Institute. CFA charterholders are qualified to work in senior and executive positions in investment management, risk management, asset management, and more.

 While Ben is not a firefighter, having a CFA gives him superpowers to rescue cats and fight fires in the world of money and risk!