Upcoming Events

Volunteer Opportunity: Life Remodeled

Join CFA Society Detroit for an afternoon of service with Life Remodeled, a Detroit-based nonprofit focused on neighborhood revitalization. Volunteers will support blight removal and beautification efforts alongside community members and corporate partners, helping create safer and more vibrant neighborhoods throughout Detroit. Participants will meet at Life Remodeled HQ before boarding shuttles to their assigned project site. Activities include mowing grass, trimming overgrown brush and weeds and picking up debris. Supplies will be provided. Following the volunteer activities, shuttles will return participants to HQ.   This is a great opportunity to give back to the Detroit community while connecting with the CFA Society Detroit community. The event is open to everyone. You do not need to be a CFA charterholder to participate, and members are encouraged to invite colleagues, friends, and family to join. All volunteers must be at least 14 years old.   Agenda: 11:00 - 11:45 AM Arrive at HQ and board shuttles 12:00 - 4:00PM Blight removal and neighborhood beautification 4:00 - 5:00PM Return shuttle to HQ   Location: Exact location to be provided before the event; HQ will be around Anchor Detroit, 9740 McKinney St., Detroit, MI 48224. To sign up for this event please contact our office: info@cfadetroit.org  

"Manias in American CapEx Cycles: From Railroads to AI"

Join CFA Society Detroit in Windsor, Canada, on Tuesday, October 6, for an insightful look at what history’s greatest investment manias can teach us about today’s markets. Cole Smead will examine past investment manias including the Railway Mania of the 1880s, the Internet Mania, Drill Baby Drill of the 2010s and today’s AI Hyper-Scaling Mania. He will walk the audience through factors like stock returns, leverage, economic outcomes and the legacy of these capex cycles. Following the presentation, guests are invited to stay for cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, providing an opportunity to continue the conversation and network with fellow investment professionals from both sides of the border. Event Sponsored By: Smead Capital Management

2026 Forecast Event

Join CFA Society Detroit for our premier annual event on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at the newly opened Department at Hudson’s in downtown Detroit. This year’s luncheon brings together two dynamic voices offering unique perspectives on the economy, financial markets, leadership, and the power of embracing unexpected opportunities.  The program will feature Nancy Lazar, Chief Global Economist at Piper Sandler, one of Wall Street’s most respected economic voices. Nancy will share her outlook on the global economy, examining the key trends shaping markets, policy, inflation, consumer behavior, and investment opportunities. With decades of experience advising institutional investors and business leaders, she will provide valuable perspective on the forces driving the economic landscape ahead.  Following Nancy’s economic outlook, attendees will hear from Andy Buckley — “The Financial Advisor Who Became a Sitcom Star.” Best known for his role as David Wallace on the hit television series   The Office , Andy brings a truly unique story that bridges the worlds of finance and entertainment. While pursuing acting, Andy built a successful career in wealth management at Merrill Lynch, balancing client relationships and market demands before his unexpected Hollywood breakthrough. His presentation will explore career adaptability, taking calculated risks, maintaining authenticity, and the lessons learned from navigating two highly competitive industries.  Set against the backdrop of one of Detroit’s most anticipated new venues, the 2026 CFA Society Detroit Annual Luncheon will offer an afternoon of timely market insights, memorable stories, and meaningful connections with investment professionals and business leaders from across the region.  Agenda:  2:30 - 3:00 PM Exhibit Hall and Networking  3:00 - 3:15 PM New Charterholder Award Ceremony  3:15 - 5:00 PM Keynote Presentations  5:00 - 7:00 PM Networking - Cocktails and Hors d'oeuvres  7:00 PM Event Concludes   Sponsorship Opportunities Available