Is there an easy way to verify someone's CFA membership?

CFA General
#1

It is not that I want to spy on anybody. But one person makes me extremely suspicious in his claim.

#2

Didn’t the CFAI discuss having an open membership directory? I would be in favor of it if we could opt in/out and control the amount of information disclosed. For example, if I wanted just my name and email address listed, but not employer or phone number, I could chose that.

#3

If you have access to the CFA website, there is a member directory. You may need to be a member to access that particular part. Be sure to read the disclaimers.

#4

I could not find any directory

#5

Ahh… OK I am not a member just candidate

#6

The CFAI publishes a list in the WSJ each year to congratulate each Charterholder. Perhaps you can search through achieves.

#7

There is an easy way - ask any CFAI member (if you dont have access yourslef) to check in member directory. its like 30 seconds of work

#8

Yep, CFA member directory. But beware, just because they are in the directory does not meet they can say they have the CFA Charter. You can be a member without holding the charter.

#9

In a background check, I am told that you need to supply your charter number if you are claiming to be a charterholder. I am not sure that candidates are screened as carefully, but they could ask for your candidate number just to confirm that you took and passed the exams they said you did.

#10

Our analysts verify all CFA charterholder claims for any hedge fund manager we invest in. It’s as simple as calling CFAI and giving them the name and I believe either the current employer or the SSN.