How To Properly Show CFA On Resume and LinkedIn

Zee Tan • CFA • Exam Day & Results

Want to maximize employer attention to your CV and online profile, but also want to make sure your CFA status is advertised in a way that won't attract CFA Institute's pitchforks? Our guide will show you what to do.

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CFA Passing Score: MPS Estimates & Analysis (2026)

Zee Tan • CFA • Exam Day & Results

CFA Institute does not release the passing score candidates need to beat to pass their exams. Having the MPS can be helpful, as it gives candidates a target for their mock exams, and gives them an idea of how well they're doing. Which is why we have been estimating the Minimum Passing score for more than 14 years now.

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CFA Level 3 Specialized Pathways: Which to Choose?

Sophie Macon • CFA

CFA L3's Specialized Pathways are a relatively new addition to the curriculum. Which should you choose that will yield the most benefits to your career and learning? We go through each Pathway in detail, providing the advantages to help you decide.

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Is CAIA Worth It Today Given CFA Private Markets Pathway?

Zee Tan • CFA

With CFA Level 3 offering the Private Markets pathway, is CAIA as worth it, especially for someone pursuing the CFA designation, as it used to be?

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CFP Requirements (2026): 4 Steps to Become a CFP

Zee Tan • CFP

Interested in becoming a Certified Financial Planner? Here are 4 concrete steps to becoming one.

Path to CFP ➔

How Much Does the CFP Exam Cost (2026)? A Useful Budget

Zee Tan • CFP

What does the CFP cost, after everything has been totted up? ​Here’s a no-nonsense guide on all the realistic CFP exam fees you will need to budget for.

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Financial Planner Career Path: Roles, Salaries & Progression

Sophie Macon • Career Advice

Want to be a financial planner? In this guide, we go through everything you need to know all about a financial planning career - skills needed, certifications, salary expectations, roles and responsibilities, career paths, exit and entrance points.

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Wealth Management Career Path: Roles, Salary & Progression

Sophie Macon • Career Advice

Interested in a career in wealth management? We outline the typical career path in wealth management, from entry-level positions to senior roles.

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