Upcoming Events

Annual Membership Meeting ~ Join us for Pickleball!

Join us for a different take on our Annual Membership Meeting...this event brings together our society for official CFAOC business but also some fun this year! Don't want to play? That is ok! We have plenty of space for networking amongst our group. Also, we'll have instruction available from pros to help those who may be novice. Free for members, $65 for non-members Register Today! Thank you Sponsors

Invest in Yourself Networking Series - June

Registration Open! Come join us for another opportunity to network with other financial services professionals both members and non-members! Enjoy drinks and appetizers as you meet-and-greet with new associates. Members are Free! Non-Members: $20 Let us know you're coming!

Level III Essay Writing Workshop

Are you ready for the Level III CFA Exam? How about the Essay Portion? Knowing the best strategies and methods on how to answer essay questions is almost as important as knowing the actual CFA curriculum content, and a lot of candidates don’t take the necessary time to prepare. Please join Glen Holden, Jr., CFA as he guides you through the essay writing process of the Level III CFA Exam. This workshop will take you through the CFA Institute Essay Grading Methodology, Test Taking Tips, and Pitfalls that can occur during the Level III Exam.

CFA OC x WE SoCal: Tariffs, Taxes & Tapas

Greet the summer ahead with an engaging evening of great food, sharp insights and meaningful connections at Cucina Enoteca in the Irvine Spectrum on Tuesday, June 24th at 5p!   This Summer Social will bring together top minds from PIMCO, Simplify, Democracy Investments, and American Century Investments, with a dynamic conversation moderated by one of VettaFi's thought leaders.   We'll dive into how to navigate today's volatility in current market conditions, address the latest on taxes and trade, and explore what's best for your portfolio allocations in this constantly evolving landscape.   This is more than just a panel -- it's a chance to meet with fellow professionals, enjoy local bites, and walk away with action items!   OTHER INFO : Cucina Enoteca, Irvine Spectrum Tuesday, June 24th   5pm-7:30pm; speaking starts promptly at 5:45pm Tapas and wine/beer/NA options will be served     Click Here to Register! $25 for CFAOC members

In the Middle of the 3% Reckoning (Western Region Speaker Series)

At the core of VanEck is our goal to identify pertinent market trends before they become mainstream and then develop intelligent solutions for investors. As we move through the middle of a fiscal reckoning in the U.S., investors face a shifting macro environment shaped by spending cuts, tariffs and recessionary pressures. Jan van Eck, CEO, will discuss where we are in the cycle, what markets may still be underestimating, and where he is seeing both risk and opportunity. Speaker Bio: Jan van Eck is the CEO of VanEck, a global investment manager with offices around the world. Headquartered in New York City,  established in 1955, the firm has a long history of empowering investors with forward-looking, intelligently designed investment solutions. Jan joined the firm in 1991 and was named to its Executive Management Team in 1998.  In 2010, he was named President and Chief Executive Officer of Van Eck Associates Corporation.   Mr. van Eck has spearheaded the launch of multiple innovative mutual funds, ETFs, and institutional vehicles spanning asset classes and strategies. Mr. van Eck founded the Firm’s ETF business in 2006.   Through a series of business acquisitions, partnerships, and global product development over the last decade, the ETF business is one of the largest globally with offerings domiciled in the U.S., Europe, and Australia.     Mr. van Eck holds a JD from Stanford University and graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Williams College with a major in Economics. He is a member of the USC Marshall School of Business Board of Councilors and the Board of Trustees of Williams College. He is a member of the National Committee on United States-China Relations. He routinely appears in the media, including CNBC and Bloomberg Television. Mr. van Eck was a 2013 Finalist for Institutional Investor's Fund Leader of the Year and was the recipient of ETF.com’s 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award. The firm was named 2020 ETF Provider of the Year by Fund Intelligence.

Investing in Your Future – The CFA Charter and Your Future Employment

Join seasoned CFA® investment management practitioners to discuss the future employment opportunities and the training needed to obtain highly rewarding jobs in the financial services industry. Learn more about:   The value of the CFA® charter to your professional development and career Enrolling in the CFA® Program Available scholarships All candidate resources offered by CFA Society Los Angeles Membership opportunities for CFA Institute and CFA Society Los Angeles MODERATOR Alicia Romo, CFA   — Past President, CFA Society Los Angeles PANELISTS Clark Hoover, CFA   — Investment Officer, Los Angeles City Employees’ Retirement System (LACERS) David Jaramillo, CFA   - Senior Vice President and Private Client Manager, Bank of America Private Bank Dagney Maseda, CFA   — Managing Director and Portfolio Manager, SSI Investment Management

WR Speaker Series - Invesco

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Level I Ethics Workshop

Professions can only exist within an industry when those acting with transparency, integrity, candor, and trust reach a critical mass. Come join Ken Yee, CFA, CPA, JD as he analyses CFA Institute’s Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct within the Level I CFA Curriculum as well as provide some test taking tips for the Level I exam. This discussion will follow CFA Institute’s Learning Outcome Statements for 2025 Level I CFA Curriculum Volume 6 Ethical and Professional Standards Modules 1-3: Explain Ethics. Describe the role of a code of ethics in defining a profession. Describe professions and how they establish trust. Describe the need for high ethical standards in investment management. Explain professionalism in investment management. Identify challenges to ethical behavior compare and contrast ethical standards with legal standards. Describe a framework for ethical decision making. Describe the structure of the CFA Institute Professional Conduct Program and the process for the enforcement of the Code and Standards. Identify the six components of the Code of Ethics and the seven Standards of Professional Conduct. Explain the ethical responsibilities required by the Code and Standards, including the sub-sections of each Standard.

Level III Ethics Workshop

Professions can only exist within an industry when those acting with transparency, integrity, candor, and trust reach a critical mass. Come join Erik Johnsen, CFA, CIPM, CPA as he analyses CFA Institute’s Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct and its relationship to the Asset Manager Code within the Level III CFA Curriculum.      This discussion will follow CFA Institute’s Learning Outcome Statements for 2025 Level III CFA Curriculum Volume 5, Module 1-4: Describe the structure of the CFA Institute Professional Conduct Program and the disciplinary review process for the enforcement of the CFA Institute Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct. Explain the ethical responsibilities required by the Code and Standards, including the sub-sections of each standard. Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the CFA Institute Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct by interpreting the Code and Standards in various situations involving issues of professional integrity. Recommend practices and procedures designed to prevent violations of the Code and Standards. Evaluate practices, policies, and conduct relative to the CFA Institute Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct. Explain how the practices, policies, or conduct does or does not violate the CFA Institute Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct. Explain the purpose of the Asset Manager Code and the benefits that may accrue to a firm that adopts the Code. Explain the ethical and professional responsibilities required by the six General Principles of Conduct of the Asset Manager Code. Determine whether an asset manager’s practices and procedures are consistent with the Asset Manager Code. Recommend practices and procedures designed to prevent violations of the Asset Manager Code.

WR Speaker Series - Vanguard

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