On February 13th, twenty plus adventurous CFA Society Chicago members gathered at Bad Axe Throwing in the West Loop to enjoy an evening of axe throwing, fun and competition. Despite the unlucky date, everyone walked away intact! We received instruction from our...
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Bad Axe Throwing: Round 2
Progressive Networking Luncheon at Petterino’s
On May 22nd, thirty-six members of CFA Society Chicago gathered at Petterino’s to enjoy a progressive networking luncheon. Participants mingled casually prior to taking their seats for the salad course and first round of networking. The sound level rose as...
CFA Society Chicago Local Level Research Challenge 2019-2020
Conclusion to a fierce competition hosted by CFA Society Chicago was held Feb 28, 2020, as one of over 100 local competitions comprising the 2020 CFA Institute Research Challenge (the “Challenge”). This Local Level Challenge was waged at Morningstar with nine teams...
Tips for the New World of Remote Work
With all the recent actions taken to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, companies around the world have implemented remote work procedures in an effort to enhance the safety of workers while maintaining productivity essential to business success. Over the past two...
Cannabis: Insights and Opportunities
Cannabis could one day become a $4 billion a year market in the state of Illinois. In the state’s first month of legal cannabis, tax receipts have already reached $10 million. The medical and recreational cannabis markets are one of the fastest growing industries in...
2020 Annual Celebration
CFA Society Chicago welcomed volunteers and new members to enjoy cocktails and hors d’oeuvres at Boleo in downtown Chicago on February 12, 2020. This event was an opportunity to celebrate the hard work of members who helped build the society to get to know each other....
Distinguished Speaker Series: Alec Litowitz, Magnetar Capital
Dude, Where’s My Alpha? CFA Society Chicago’s Distinguished Speaker Series hosted Alec Litowitz at the W City Center for a discussion of the history of asset management and its evolution with respect to the hedge fund industry. Litowitz has been managing assets for...
POWER Breakfast: Stephanie Braming, CFA, William Blair
On February 4, 2020, CFA Society Chicago welcomed a packed audience at the Palmer House to hear from two of Crain’s top women in finance in a fireside chat featuring Stephanie Braming, CFA, partner and global head of investment management at William Blair. The...
Distinguished Speaker Series: Nancy Lazar, Cornerstone Macro
A full house was in attendance at the University Club on Tuesday, January 27, 2020, to hear Nancy Lazar, founder and CEO of Cornerstone Macro, share what could go right in 2020. Lazar started by stating that low global growth expectations, low inflation, and strong...
Vault Series: MLPs and Energy Infrastructure
The Past, Present, and Future of MLPs and Energy Infrastructure On January 9, 2020, CFA Society Chicago hosted its Vault Series featuring Brett Jergens, CFA, CFP to give his views on the MLP market. Jergens currently serves as vice president of the Tortoise Energy...