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
@IBBBRsDaHunters17 күн бұрын
We owe you Mark, your challenging their garbage is needed and appreciated
@PeteR9046818 күн бұрын
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.
@rohanmetai678912 күн бұрын
Can anyone share portfolio pathway curriculum...
@MarkMeldrum12 күн бұрын
@rohanmetai6789 no they cannot.
@Financeforyou11818 күн бұрын
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
@PradeepJohnsonChung17 күн бұрын
There needs to be a rule - that only CFAs can write the curriculum. As simple as that.
@john.smith0217 күн бұрын
Wait, arent the authors CFA Charterholders?
@fatelook16 күн бұрын
@@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.smith0216 күн бұрын
@@fatelook thanks for the insight
@shqipe33318 күн бұрын
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..
@dojimaryotaro656318 күн бұрын
You get the baseball cap after passing all three levels.
@miguelgarza481218 күн бұрын
With the graduation ceremony hosted in Costa Rica
@vinniebar118 күн бұрын
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.
@pejpm18 күн бұрын
Political neutrality? Example?
@Nigel300517 күн бұрын
@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.
@pejpm17 күн бұрын
@@Nigel3005 my question is…how is it doing that?
@wallstreetzoomer16 күн бұрын
@@pejpm pretending to be stupid won’t convince anyone.
@pejpm16 күн бұрын
@@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?
@antonzharkov603617 күн бұрын
Thank you Mark for this video, I was puzzled before choosing the path in L3 now it clear for me : portfolio construction +applied series
@emorgan324518 күн бұрын
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...
@IBBBRsDaHunters17 күн бұрын
This :)
@john.smith0217 күн бұрын
Violate their own code and standards, what a joke
@Ritu.0317 күн бұрын
Damn I'm so outraged. Thank you for this, professor.
@rhk766918 күн бұрын
Really happy I don’t have to go through this after passing! Thanks so much Mark, you really helped me get over the line 🤩
@nicholaslorenzo812018 күн бұрын
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
@danial352017 күн бұрын
May I ask if you will do a breakdown on your new offerings for Level 1 CFA with instructor led?
@derronwilliams648518 күн бұрын
Good Job Mark! 👏🏼…continue to apply pressure.
@dojimaryotaro656318 күн бұрын
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.
@larryrichards253416 күн бұрын
This is unbelievable! Incompetence is everywhere and is being appreciated! CFA institution to do such a thing is unacceptable!
@Carlos-hb6dj13 күн бұрын
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
@josetomasfer110818 күн бұрын
This is shocking... thanks for exposing it, Mark
@basselabdou785618 күн бұрын
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
@samurainair117 күн бұрын
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.
@hubertbuggert688318 күн бұрын
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.
@ultraviolet_XO18 күн бұрын
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.
@GeorgePampalis15 күн бұрын
I am in a similar situation, and would love to hear Mark's view on these questions.
@gauri-17910 күн бұрын
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 😂
@aano7498 күн бұрын
@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
@Markjohn9118 күн бұрын
Hi Mark, I'm a level 3 CFA candidate and a professional (senior financial planner) in wealth management who advises ultra-high net worth clients. I was looking forward to the specialization in wealth management to deepen my knowledge, but what you are presenting here is concerning. I'm now considering just sticking with the more traditional path for the exam and reading some of the wealth management sections as a supplement to my career. Would it be possible for you to share which sections you think are worth reading? Thanks.
@MarkMeldrum18 күн бұрын
I really don't know - I stopped at the beginning of the third reading. I won't be preparing this pathway.
@AnnaAnna-fj3dj14 күн бұрын
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?
@CScott-wh5yk18 күн бұрын
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.
@user-xi4ut3qh9h17 күн бұрын
If you took anything different than portfolio construction, do it asap
@filipslavchev31296 күн бұрын
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?
@RapaicizKucica8 күн бұрын
Hello profesor, how different is L1 2025 curriculum when compared to 2024?
@benoitcrispin803813 күн бұрын
Mark Any response or comments following your mail to CFAI? THKS for this deep analysis.
@maxnav1211 күн бұрын
Do you ever get tired of being basically correct all the time?
@roonii3349 күн бұрын
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?
@MarkMeldrum9 күн бұрын
I did do them. Not private wealth though.
@UncleWario18 күн бұрын
17:00 - look at the 'Y' Axis lmao. what a joke
@WantanATF18 күн бұрын
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
@MarkMeldrum18 күн бұрын
Feb 2025 registration opens today. For L1 and L3 only. L2 for May 2025 is most likely August.
@WantanATF18 күн бұрын
@@MarkMeldrum there must be some delay then, I’ll wait till the end of the day. Thanks!
@user-rr2mh9tl7o18 күн бұрын
As mark said there is no L2 in Feb only until May which registration opens at August
@WantanATF18 күн бұрын
@@user-rr2mh9tl7o 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
@JMWhitledge14 күн бұрын
MM is the GOAT!
@LostDemon18 күн бұрын
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.
@CScott-wh5yk18 күн бұрын
Well, at least we’ll still appeal to the managerial elites.
@MsBlackParadox18 күн бұрын
The AI in CFAI stands for Artificial Intelligence, huh.
@jamesbywater16 күн бұрын
I really hope this gets as many views as possible. Thank you, Dr Meldrum, for everything.
@bashirabdullahi967618 күн бұрын
another famous MM rant. LOVE EEETTTT
@Archeops2418 күн бұрын
Were those modules written by Chat GPT?
@wassim28out18 күн бұрын
Nady abro
@sweetnothings..18 күн бұрын
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..
@MarkMeldrum18 күн бұрын
I have already done that.
@sweetnothings..18 күн бұрын
Thank you so much Mark!
@CScott-wh5yk18 күн бұрын
@@MarkMeldrumThanks for sending them the feedback!
@CScott-wh5yk17 күн бұрын
@@MarkMeldrumDid you hear any response from them? Do they seem receptive to the criticisms?
@eduuardor.963218 күн бұрын
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.
@danial352018 күн бұрын
When will we be able to purchase your level 1 package for Feb 2025?
@MarkMeldrum18 күн бұрын
Today
@danial352018 күн бұрын
Thanks for the reply!
@danial352018 күн бұрын
Excited to embark on this charter!
@zdmsr18 күн бұрын
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.
@dojimaryotaro656318 күн бұрын
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.
@dzung665118 күн бұрын
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
@MarkMeldrum18 күн бұрын
Stick with the traditional pathway, and think about adding CAIA.
@humichael722818 күн бұрын
Dam.. I was so excited about private markets
@gewittervonwahrheit503217 күн бұрын
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.
@paoloparziano625418 күн бұрын
Take a shot whenever Mark says “another list”
@AcidicProductionsHD18 күн бұрын
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.
@paoloparziano625418 күн бұрын
30:10 Working with the Wealthy sounds so wrong…..it’s like they are judging those people because they are “Wealthy”
@aristidetekeu475018 күн бұрын
Wow ! We need to flush the CFA Charter down the toilet , this thing has lost its value ...
@Yanuu18 күн бұрын
They really turned woke! They have to get better writers, this is really disappointing.
@upstateNYfinest18 күн бұрын
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
@melogranohifi17 күн бұрын
Once again - sociology is useless!
@MM-qp9ro18 күн бұрын
And you inferred that author HATES US just because they didn’t glorify it? I expect better from you Mark😒
@MarkMeldrum18 күн бұрын
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.