In order to become a member of CFAOC, you must first apply for regular or affiliate membership through CFA Institute. Please see the following links for additional information:

• How to join CFA Institute
• How to apply for membership to CFA Institute

Assuming that you intend to select CFAOC as your primary society affiliation, you will need a supervisor sponsor which can be waived if you are self-employed as well as a sponsorship from a regular member of CFAOC in good standing. Once the application package is submitted to CFA Institute, your work experience, exam status and sponsorship forms will be reviewed to confirm whether affiliate or regular membership are appropriate. At this point, your application will be forwarded to CFAOC for final approval by the Board of Directors of CFAOC. Once your membership application has been approved by the CFAOC board, you will be notified accordingly

Please contact our Membership Chair for more information.

Requirements for Becoming an Affiliate Member

Each applicant seeking to become an Affiliate member of the Society shall:

a) sign and submit an CFA Institute Member's Agreement, an CFA Institute Professional Conduct Statement, and any additional documentation requested by CFA Institute;

b) hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited academic institution or have equivalent education;

c) have one year of relevant investment experience;

d) fulfill such other requirements as the Society may impose consistent with requirements established by CFA Institute;

e) be accepted by CFA Institute as an Affiliate Member.

Admission of Regular and Affiliate Members

Every application for regular and affiliate membership shall be sponsored by the applicant's supervisor and two (2) Regular Members of the Society in good standing - one of which is from a different firm.

Review of Applications for Membership

The Board shall have the right to review all applications for membership in the Society.  In the event of disagreement concerning administration of Regular membership requirements, the Society shall have the right to appeal to the CFA Institute Board of Governors.  The Board of Governors, or a designated committee thereof, shall have the authority to make final determinations on the application of Regular membership provisions.

Membership in CFA Institute

Each Regular Member of the Society is also a regular member of CFA Institute.  Each Affiliate Member of the Society is also an affiliate member of CFA Institute.

Maintaining Membership Status

To continue being a Member, each such individual shall:

a) adhere to all applicable rules and regulations, including the Society Bylaws, the CFA Institute Articles & Bylaws, the Code & Standards, and other rules relating to professional conduct;

b) annually file a Professional Conduct Statement, unless excused as a recognized "Retired" Member (see below);

c) pay membership dues.

Retired Members

To qualify to become a "Retired" Member of the Society, each such individual shall

a)at the time of application for retired status, be a Member of the Society;

b) have been a member of CFA Institute for five years;

c) no longer be substantially engaged in the Investment Decision-Making Process for compensation;

d) agree to the following:

• to notify CFA Institute if retirement status changes;
• to be listed as "Retired" in the CFA Institute Membership Directory; and
• to waive the right to be guaranteed a transfer of membership to another society.
  

Membership List and Member Records

The Secretary shall keep a list of and make available to CFA Institute the names and addresses of all Members of the society and such other records and information relating thereto as the Board shall determine.  The Board shall preserve its records and the records of its committees, with respect to each applicant and Member, for such period as the Board may determine.

Membership Dues

Regular annual membership dues for the society are $135.