CFA Level 3 now open for 2025 registration - stick with the portfolio management pathway

[@IBBBRsDaHunters]

We owe you Mark, your challenging their garbage is needed and appreciated

[@moju9748]

Scary stuff honestly. This kind of content is a threat to the credibility of the CFAI. Thank you Mark for shedding light on this and for helping us making more informed decisions. I hope they will postpone the registrations for these pathways until fixed

[@PeteR90468]

Wow, no kidding, CFAI is already trying to tell us how to think. Next, they'll be telling us that ESG is more important than analysis.

[@rohanmetai6789]

Can anyone share portfolio pathway curriculum...

[@MarkMeldrum]

@rohanmetai6789 no they cannot.

[@menfis2]

@@rohanmetai6789man that’s completely inappropriate and against CFA standards…if you are a candidate I strongly suggest you go back and re-read that module…

[@germandrummer13]

Oh shut up

[@castiel4746]

@@rohanmetai6789 not, better let me share and old proverb ´If you search the path, you will find it´

[@Financeforyou118]

This is not a liberal arts undergraduate course We completely understand whats going on here, cfai will realize it soon as they loose their credibility

[@shqipe333]

Wow. At this point you should develop your own certification. “Mark Meldrum Certified” or MMC. It would have more credibility than where CFAI is headed..

[@dojimaryotaro6563]

You get the baseball cap after passing all three levels.

[@Equity_Research_Miguel_Garza]

With the graduation ceremony hosted in Costa Rica

[@antonzharkov6036]

Thank you Mark for this video, I was puzzled before choosing the path in L3 now it clear for me : portfolio construction +applied series

[@rhk7669]

Really happy I don’t have to go through this after passing! Thanks so much Mark, you really helped me get over the line 🤩

[@Ritu.03]

Damn I'm so outraged. Thank you for this, professor.

[@emorgan3245]

I would argue that they are violating their own code of ethics. "Distinguish between fact and opinion in the presentation of investment analysis and recommendations". They are presenting their opinion as fact when talking about the presentation of wealth inequality. Also with them outright lying, that is misconduct...

[@IBBBRsDaHunters]

This :)

[@john.smith02]

Violate their own code and standards, what a joke

[@vinniebar1]

In 2023, I finally earned my charter after four years of dedication. However, I'm extremely disappointed and angry with CFAI for the quality of content and readings provided by them. The lack of political neutrality and inaccuracies in the materials have shocked me. Margaret Franklin's leadership is questionable, and she risks diminishing the value of the charter many of us worked hard to achieve.

[@pejpm]

Political neutrality? Example?

[@Nigel3005]

​@pejpm pure academic content my friend. Mathematical formulas and proven finance concepts. The CFA is not a political or social think tank so it doesn't need to stray into that space. God knows we have enough of that in the news. As a Charterholder, I must admit I'm a little worried about the direction of the content.

[@pejpm]

@@Nigel3005 my question is…how is it doing that?

[@wallstreetzoomer]

@@pejpm pretending to be stupid won’t convince anyone.

[@pejpm]

@@wallstreetzoomer I’m not. I passed level 3 a few years ago and I have no idea what you’re talking about. Is it something to do with ESG?

[@samurainair1]

The irony is that the CFA institute has increased their fees,made cfa study materials as separately charged but still has the audacity to teach about woke nonsense, amazing.

[@PradeepJohnsonChung]

There needs to be a rule - that only CFAs can write the curriculum. As simple as that.

[@john.smith02]

Wait, arent the authors CFA Charterholders?

[@fatelook]

@@john.smith02majority of them are PhDs or PhDs with cfas. But a lot just have a PhD and not a cfa. Hope that helps

[@john.smith02]

@@fatelook thanks for the insight

[@nicholaslorenzo8120]

This seriously impairs the credibility of CFAI. The two new pathways need to be completely re-written, it isn't just something that can be "polished over time". The argument for pursuing the charter has always been the quality of the education you receive. Unfortunately, these changes seriously impair that. This is the worst thing the institute has ever done and its not even close

[@yy00nnii]

Thank you for your thorough overview & wise advice! The Private Markets pathway was the one I was about to go with, but it wouldn't be worth it if it's largely recycled material. The ideological tilt in the Wealth Management readings is just ludicrous. Hopefully, CFAI, for its reputation's sake, rewrites them in the next editions. As a candidate, it's a bit demoralizing knowing they let it in the curriculum in the first place...

[@larryrichards2534]

This is unbelievable! Incompetence is everywhere and is being appreciated! CFA institution to do such a thing is unacceptable!

[@AmolMY]

I came here after many on reddit suggested watching MM video before choosing any pathway. And boy oh boy, I was going to go for PM or PW, but changed my mind now and sticking to traditional path. Few words for CFAI from me "Go woke, go broke!!"

[@maxnav12]

Do you ever get tired of being basically correct all the time?

[@dojimaryotaro6563]

The U.S. being removed from all charts is just unreal. This is what they raised the exam fees for? Note how the old CFA readings all had the authors listed. I'm honestly getting a little annoyed by how much the CFAI is covering its buttocks at the cost of the candidates. Errors everywhere in the curriculum--sometimes so blatant that even an unprepared candidate cannot miss them, authors not cited so we don't even know if the person writing this has any idea what they're talking about, no visibility into the contents of the exams and how they are graded to the point that there is a section in Ethics concerning how any discussion of past exam contents will get you kicked out. CFAI: Clumsy Fallacy Administrators Institute. Eroding trust one exam season at a time.

[@BrickTemplar]

No US because they’re “decolonising” the CFA Curriculum

[@harounnaeem5285]

Chill out G, they literally have case studies about WhatsApp getting acquired by Facebook to net Sequoia Capital 80X. Sequoia is an AMERICAN based fund. You guys really need to chill and THINK before you shit on what the CFAi did here, wild.

[@CScott-wh5yk]

I registered this morning and was excited. Watched this video, and now I’m deflated. Seriously thinking about requesting a refund within the 14 day grace period.

[@Ree-n3u]

If you took anything different than portfolio construction, do it asap

[@filipslavchev3129]

Do you know whether the grace period applies after scheduling an exam appointment, i.e. not only registering/paying, but also already scheduling an exam appointment?

[@wshc]

What happened here? Why is Private Wealth Management written the way it is? I passed Level 3 back in 2018, and the reading was completely fine. Why did they rewrite this section to be politically charged?

[@hubertbuggert6883]

I would be very reluctant to hire a money manager that earned their charter in 2025 especially since the designation does not reflect the specialization path. I would be terrified to get someone that when down the Private Wealth pathway and find out that they actually bought into that content. I also think that in hiding the specialization it also means they don't believe in it themselves. quote From CFAI website Q: "Will the CFA charter reflect the specialized path an individual earns? A: No, there will be no distinction made on the charter itself.

[@gauurisharrma9]

This is the most satisfying explanation for income and wealth inequality (and for why socialism failed) that anyone has ever provided me with, i truly thank my stars every day for introducing me to your content 😂

[@promiseokene7535]

Hi Mark, first timer for the level 3 and about to purchase the study material for February . It’s been 4 months since you made this video and you’ve had the time to make the videos and work through the rest of the Private Markets content/questions. Are you still maintaining that Portfolio Management is the way to go? Thank you!

[@MarkMeldrum]

I am.

[@lcastillob3965]

Thank you very much for the video ... and regards to Richie!!!

[@UncleWario]

17:00 - look at the 'Y' Axis lmao. what a joke

[@Carlos-hb6dj]

I’m really worry because this will be my second attempt, but I really “hate” the portfolio pathway because I strongly disagree with the hypothesis of efficient markets, so I was excited to take the private pathway, but with this information that you presented to us, now I don’t know what to do 😅. Thanks for your time, best regards from Colombia

[@sl4839]

If your main purpose is to pass CFA and get the charter holder title I don't think these would affect much.

[@tmayne220]

wow this was not where I was expecting this video to go. Portfolio Management pathway it is...

[@josetomasfer1108]

This is shocking... thanks for exposing it, Mark

[@BloombergListener]

Mark - registering for my pathway tomorrow. Do you feel that your curriculum for Private Markets is very thorough and are just as likely to result in a candidate passing as your legacy Portfolio Management curriculum? Thank you!

[@TheSkinSavvyEczemaGirl]

I registered for the exam chose private market and can't even begin to explain how I arranged this much money. I was looking for coachings and was referred Mark. Thank God and Mark, I stumbled upon this and it had been just 2 days of registeration. I have cancelled it and going to get my refund. Thankyou Mark ❤❤❤❤❤

[@derronwilliams6485]

Good Job Mark! 👏🏼…continue to apply pressure.

[@benoitcrispin8038]

Mark Any response or comments following your mail to CFAI? THKS for this deep analysis.

[@CzykGrant27]

Wow very upsetting that CFAI have signed off on this. Thanks for the thorough review and guidance Mark Meldrum. I was excited about the specialized pathway feature for 2025 but will be staying on the beaten path for now.

[@TradingTales333]

Hi Mark, A person who wants to add CAIA to their title with CFA, isn't choosing private market would help them to counter CAIA little efficiently then Traditional pathway??? Your thought on this would be alot helpful.

[@albertonunez9431]

Dr. Mark: I want to aim for the February Level 3 but I am not sure if I have enough time to make it, especially with the holidays around the corner. Can I buy your study prep for level 3 for February 2025 and change it to August if I need it to? I want to give it a try and see if by the exam registration deadline (November 7th) I can pick enough momentum. Thank you in advance!

[@aano749]

@markmeldrum, are the Blue Box, End of Chapter, Topic Test practice questions the same in 2024 vs 2025 for the Portfolio Construction Pathway (PCP)? And if so, is it likely the style and format of the 2024 exam could be similar to the 2025 PCP exam? Thank you

[@albertonunez9431]

Thank you for the breakdown. I am currently interested in Private Wealth as a profession therefore I believe that this path could enhance and better position my curriculum. Even if I learn more in the traditional path, I would be losing the sexiness that the private wealth adds to my profile. What are your thoughts? Are you going to be working on this pathway for the exam prep or are you just sticking with the traditional path in your teaching? I have passed level I and level II with your course and I am hoping to count with you for Level 3 even if I decide to go with Private Wealth

[@MarkMeldrum]

I do not do the Private Wealth Pathway.

[@albertonunez9431]

@@MarkMeldrum can I still use your exam prep until certain milestone and then go my own way?

[@zan1971]

So is there any progress made on fixing this stuff yet or are they still just letting students give exams based on such a flawed material?

[@ultraviolet_XO]

Dr Meldrum - I used your course to pass Level I and Level II in 2021. I left the financial industry shortly after to pursue a unique opportunity and thus never sat or studied for Level III. For these reasons I haven't kept up much with the changes in the program or with any of the discourse surrounding the program. I'm considering re-arming to study for the exam and achieve the charter, as I would like to have an easier time being able to re-enter the industry if I want to return, and for the fact that I started this mission and left it unfinished while being so close to the end. I was wondering if you had any advice for someone who is coming back to Level III after not engaging with any CFA content since 2021. I was also wondering if your opinion on the value of getting the charter has changed at all over the past few years.

[@GeorgePampalis]

I am in a similar situation, and would love to hear Mark's view on these questions.

[@jackg8217]

This is incredibly disappointing from the CFAI!! Thanks for sharing Mark. Are there any education organisations left with a back bone!!

[@roonii334]

Dear Dr. Mark. I am wondering if you will be offering to teach Private Market? Or just you will provide videos for Portfolio construction / traditional pathway?

[@MarkMeldrum]

I did do them. Not private wealth though.

[@basselabdou7856]

I am trying to buy a per section but it’s showing 99/ section when I am choosing the section instead of the 74 USD

[@danial3520]

May I ask if you will do a breakdown on your new offerings for Level 1 CFA with instructor led?

[@benoitcrispin8038]

Mr Meldrum. Did you reached out to CFAI to Share your thought about that ? Tks

[@MsBlackParadox]

The AI in CFAI stands for Artificial Intelligence, huh.

[@AnnaAnna-fj3dj]

Can you, please, tell me in the portfolio management pathway only one reading is changed which you showed? or there are another changes also compared to 2024 curriculum?

[@gerhardroos9478]

Mark, I'm writing level 3 in August, but I'm thinking of deferring to 2025 instead. Clearly it is best to stick to the portfolio management pathway. However, do you know how much the content will differ for 2025 vs 2024 for this same pathway? Will there be big changes?

[@MarkMeldrum]

Very few changes.

[@harshrajjadeja7087]

I feel sorry for anyone who has to go through that thing called the "private wealth management pathway", that's not a pathway anyone should go on

[@sbungabanqh9348]

The title is misleading, I thought this was about the Level 3 pathways, guess I have to find another video.

[@RapaicizKucica]

Hello profesor, how different is L1 2025 curriculum when compared to 2024?

[@vivekraunak]

how about private market pathways?

[@Audibmwjb]

We need find out who is author

[@flyonground]

I don't understand why they have to mention Xi Jingping in the reading. It's not a economic principle nor an Act. It's out of what a CFA should learn and I don't know how would it be helpful to my job.

[@Tymon33]

Well, thank you for saving me from making a bad uninformed decision

[@LostDemon]

The CFAI should have to cite their sources on all facts and have clear distinctions for opinions. The fact that they don't shows they do not follow their own ethical code and standards.

[@gewittervonwahrheit5032]

It’s seriously concerning to me that they aren’t sharing the names of the people writing this content. Especially when it’s this low-quality. The pathways sounded like a stupid, overly ambitious idea to begin with and they completely botched the implementation it looks like.

[@zdmsr]

I watched this trying to defend CFAI and I could argue a case for the wealth inequality and some justification for the wealth management but I have no words for the sloppyness. This is borderline chatgpt level of content. I don't think a sociologist wrote that last reading since a real sociologist would have a much higher standard and would have some insightful critique somewhere there.

[@dojimaryotaro6563]

In my experience, this is pretty on-point for what to expect from a sociologist: a treatise on economic injustices without having ever cracked open an undergrad economics textbook.

[@PlungerBull]

Did I heard wrong or is registration available today? I had it on my reminders list but the webpage is only giving me August 2024

[@MarkMeldrum]

Feb 2025 registration opens today. For L1 and L3 only. L2 for May 2025 is most likely August.

[@PlungerBull]

@@MarkMeldrum there must be some delay then, I’ll wait till the end of the day. Thanks!

[@EduardoRivero-i2m]

As mark said there is no L2 in Feb only until May which registration opens at August

[@PlungerBull]

@@EduardoRivero-i2m i think I didn’t expressed myself clearly. Given that the video is about level 3 I thought it was obvious that I was talking about February 2025. Registration just opened an hour ago and I’m enrolled! Good luck to everyone

[@luisoctaviocrespoportillo6982]

The generation list killed me….😂 CFA PM + CAIA is the way to go

[@jamesbywater]

I really hope this gets as many views as possible. Thank you, Dr Meldrum, for everything.

[@albertonunez9431]

Is there a coupon code for Level 3 Package?

[@MarkMeldrum]

Not that i am aware of.

[@eduuardor.9632]

Really hoping that CFAI fix and improve all these issues because I’m really interested in taking private market pathway. But without any further information is better stay with the original pathway.

[@harounnaeem5285]

Coming back here to say, I ABSOLUTELY disagree with you. Think hard before you make content, man, as I look up to you and typically trust your words. I am deep into the Private Markets information, as someone who has worked in the field, and it is WAY better than Portfolio Management........ That's coming as a retaker who failed last Feb. I'm so HAPPY I don't have to study BS such as Annuities, Post-Gift Liquidation Tax, etc... none of that stuff is fun, and the Private Markets is just way, way better for me. Finally, I think their content is REALLY good, even through the CFAi, and it could help folks become more aware of what goes on day to day. Port Mgmt content is a joke for people who don't work in that field. It's dryer.

[@markodhiambo9886]

Thanks for this comment. I think his critique on private markets is mostly that it’s been covered in earlier levels not that it’s bad. People should however not be discouraged to select the pathway especially if it’d add more value compared to the traditional pathway

[@CScott-wh5yk]

Well, at least we’ll still appeal to the managerial elites.

[@JMWhitledge]

MM is the GOAT!

[@高金山-f8l]

This should get more views……

[@sweetnothings..]

Hi Mark, thanks for the review. Is there a possibility for you to give a direct feedback to CFAINSTITUTE ? Because education should be less of politics or propagandas and more of knowledge! They can rewrite the content ? Thanks for taking your time in analysing for us..

[@MarkMeldrum]

I have already done that.

[@sweetnothings..]

Thank you so much Mark!

[@CScott-wh5yk]

@@MarkMeldrumThanks for sending them the feedback!

[@CScott-wh5yk]

@@MarkMeldrumDid you hear any response from them? Do they seem receptive to the criticisms?

[@bashirabdullahi9676]

another famous MM rant. LOVE EEETTTT

[@Archeops24]

Were those modules written by Chat GPT?

[@santyv9466]

2026 syllabus they will start advocating for communism 😂 instead of capitalism

[@AcidicProductionsHD]

I dont understand the need for these pathways. Why go through the private wealth one? Just get the CFP. It seems like the portfolio management pathway is the only one worthwhile here.

[@typicalgamer5560]

They want to cash in on all the other designations from other providers

[@santyv9466]

Income inequality is not private wealth management it's economics 😂

[@dzung6651]

I’ve been waiting a year to choose the private market pathway in my second attempt. I know you mentioned in the video that there is no incremental value, just a repetition of level 1 and level 2 content. - My plan is to work in the private market in the future. - I've already studied level 3 once and only failed the exam due to scoring zero in Ethics. I don't want to go through all the same content again. What should I do, sir? Should I wait another 2-3 years for better quality reading materials or should I pursue the private market regardless or stick with traditional level 3 content

[@MarkMeldrum]

Stick with the traditional pathway, and think about adding CAIA.

[@paoloparziano6254]

Take a shot whenever Mark says “another list”

[@upstateNYfinest]

Yikes, Apart from the crazy socialist shit, at least get the facts right (messing up formulas, not correctly presenting the testable material, etc). People were saying the ESG course was a hinderance to CFAI's credibility and I thought that was overblown. But as someone that passed L3, this is significantly worse for CFAI's reputation. Unfortunately, im still on the job hunt, so the reputation of CFAI still matters significantly for me

[@humichael7228]

Dam.. I was so excited about private markets

[@paoloparziano6254]

30:10 Working with the Wealthy sounds so wrong…..it’s like they are judging those people because they are “Wealthy”

[@danial3520]

When will we be able to purchase your level 1 package for Feb 2025?

[@MarkMeldrum]

Today

[@danial3520]

Thanks for the reply!

[@danial3520]

Excited to embark on this charter!

[@Yanuu]

They really turned woke! They have to get better writers, this is really disappointing.

[@wassim28out]

Nady abro

[@melogranohifi]

Once again - sociology is useless!

[@aristidetekeu4750]

Wow ! We need to flush the CFA Charter down the toilet , this thing has lost its value ...

[@neversayjello]

Jesus fucking christ.

[@MM-qp9ro]

And you inferred that author HATES US just because they didn’t glorify it? I expect better from you Mark😒

[@MarkMeldrum]

And I from you. I never said anything about the need to glorify. But to suggest lower social safety nets and much more inequality than other countries? To not include the one country with the most wealth, the most capital, and the most socially mobile wealth creation economy in the world, in a discussion about wealth management - or maybe you missed all that.

[@Ritu.03]

Did you even watch the video?

[@chucksneed2082]

how is the weather in Shenzhen sir?

[@VaibhavDahiya-h5t]

You probably are the author....aren't you? 😅

[@MM-qp9ro]

@@VaibhavDahiya-h5t shit you got me 🤣