Receive Bonus $$$ with CFA?

I work in AM and unfortunately everyone and their mother here has the designation…we get nothing for passing each level…they do pay for exams and classes…hoping that they will consider it in my year end bonus… Wow I wouldnt mind a nice 5k check cut my way for closing out this biatch…

I took the CFA without informing my boss, and even though he is now supportive, he’s always very skeptical as to why I’d want the designation. I think in his mind, he’s fearful that I just might bolt one day. Even though he offered to pay for the fees/expenses of all three levels, I’ve steadfastly refused. I know I’m going to sound snobbish here, but there’s an intellectual pureness element to studying for yourself, by yourself, without 3rd party monetary sponsorship. Just my two cents. Oh and I’m not getting a bonus for passing Level III. That custom just doesn’t fly in HF land.