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Christopher T. Vincent, CFA, Appointed CEO of CFA Society Chicago

CFA Society Chicago’s Board of Directors is pleased to announce it has appointed Christopher T. Vincent, CFA, as the new chief executive officer of CFA Society Chicago effective May 4, 2020. Mr. Vincent is a former partner and head of William Blair’s Fixed...

Announcing Women of Influence honorees for 2019

Congratulations to Stephanie Braming, CFA, partner and global head at William Blair Investment Management for being named to Women of Influence by the Chicago Business Journal and Bizwomen! Read More via The Business...
Volunteer of the Month: October 2019

Volunteer of the Month: October 2019

Since joining CFA Society Chicago in May 2019, Marina Viergutz, CFA, CAIA has been actively involved on three advisory groups (CFA Women’s Network, Education and Professional Development). She has been vocal in sharing new ideas and suggestions to enhance Society...

Annual Business Meeting 2019

CFA Society Chicago held its Annual Business Meeting on June 20th at Convene. The meeting was open to all CFA Society Chicago members. After a welcoming from the Society’s CEO, Shannon Curley, CFA, the Society’s Chair, Tom Digenan, CFA, gave an overview of...

Volunteer of the Month: August 2018

  Kevin Ross, CFA, has been a CFA Society Chicago member since 2009 and served on several advisory groups including Education, Distinguished Speaker Series and Professional Development. This month Kevin is being recognized for his efforts with the Professional...

Volunteer of the Month: May 2018

  Thank you to all the dedicated CFA Society Chicago volunteers who give selflessly of their time and talents! This month the Communications Advisory Group is recognizing Richard Schiller, CFA, CPA. Dick has been a member of the Society for two years and joined...

Volunteer of the Month: April 2018

  This month’s Volunteer of the Month is Garrett Glawe, CFA, Director of Asset Owners Channel for the Central Region at S&P Dow Jones Indices. Garrett has volunteered with CFA Society Chicago for many years in several capacities, including as co-chair...

Industry Roundtables

On February 28th, CFA Society Chicago hosted its Industry Roundtables event at the Standard Club. This event was an opportunity for members to join in-depth discussions with leading investment professionals and colleagues in a small group setting. Tables hosts covered...

Volunteer of the Month: February 2018

This month’s Volunteer of the Month is recognized for her efforts on both the Communications and Education Seminars Advisory Groups. Rida Iqbal is a Level III Candidate in the CFA Program. She holds a bachelor’s degree in applied accounting from Oxford...

Volunteer of the Month: December 2017

CFA Society Chicago would like to recognize Amir Moaiery, CFA, for his contributions with the Society’s Industry Roundtables event and the Job Seekers Forum. Today, Amir Moaiery is the Professional Development Advisory Group’s Volunteer of the Month. Amir...

Volunteer of the Month: November 2017

Erik Baaske, CFA, is 2nd Vice President, Team Lead HFS Poseidon FX at Northern Trust. Erik joined the Membership Engagement Advisory Group in 2016. Shortly after joining the group, Erik presented an idea of expanding its outreach initiatives by conducting information...

Industry Roundtables

On September 12th, CFA Society Chicago hosted its Industry Roundtables event at The Chicago Club. There were ten tables that focused on different sectors of the investment industry and participants chose three topics they wanted to learn more about. Each round lasted...

Volunteer of the Month: June 2017

The Social Events Advisory Group is tasked with organizing relaxing, entertaining, and networking-oriented events that will appeal to the Society’s diverse membership. Andrew has been actively involved on the advisory group since 2016 and is part of a core group...

Volunteer of the Month: May 2017

Longtime member (22 years to be exact!), Brad Adams, CFA, has served on five advisory groups since 2012. In 2014 he also chaired what was previously the Finance Advisory Group. Currently, he is a member of both the Communications and Professional Development Advisory...

Volunteer of the Month: April 2017

Since joining CFA Society Chicago in 2012, Andy Feltovich, CFA, didn’t hesitate when it came to answer the call for volunteers. Andy has generously given his time and talents by serving on the Education and Professional Development Advisory Groups. Andy is...

Volunteer of the Month: March 2017

Thank you to all the dedicated CFA Society Chicago volunteers who give selflessly of their time and talents! This month the Professional Development Advisory Group is recognizing Spencer Kelly. New Candidate member Spencer Kelly joined the Society in November 2016 and...

Volunteer of the Month: February 2017

CFA Society Chicago would like to send a heartfelt thanks to all of its volunteers who share their time and talents with the Society.  Today, we’re extending a very special “thank you” to Sitaram (Ram) Gundapaneni.  He’s the Membership...

Thank you CFA Society Chicago Volunteers!

The success of the society is a reflection of the ever-increasing dedication and enthusiasm CFA Society Chicago volunteer advisory group members’ display on a continual basis. The CFA Society Chicago Board of Directors would like to thank the volunteer members for...