No, it’s not an evening to stock up on the trinkets everyone likes to take home from a conference or event.  SWAG stands for Silver, Wine, Art and Gold, and we’re pleased to have Tim Clew and Brian Mota from The Wine Trust to explain how SWAG — particularly wine — can act as a diversifying element in investor portfolios. An educational presentation like this wouldn’t be any fun if we didn’t offer a tasting, however, and Tim and... read more

SCFAS 2012 Forecast Dinner: Mayan Apocalypse or Age of Transition? Popular interpretations of the Mayan calendar indicate the ‘end of times’ in 2012, but the true message foretells of a transition to a new ‘World Age’ and offers a choice of a tumultuous or peaceful transition.  What do our experts think?  The coming year offers a full slate of issues that may have calamitous repercussions for investors, including the 2012 election cycle, the future of the... read more

Stamford CFA Society (SCFAS) membership demonstrates your commitment to the investment profession and to the highest standards of ethical and professional behavior. Membership also equips you with practical benefits designed to provide continuing education, career support and networking opportunities.  Please contact Member Chair Amit Chokshi with any questions.  Stamford CFA Society Join One of the Most Exclusive and Powerful Networks (PDF) Benefits of... read more

The Stamford CFA Society is the nucleus of the investment industry in the Fairfield  and Westchester County areas, which include the following towns and cities:  Greenwich, Stamford, New Canaan, Westport, Rye, Armonk, and White Plains, among others.  The mission of the Society is to serve and educate the investment community as a forum and resource. The Society provides comprehensive and timely content, enabling members to meet the challenges of the global... read more

The goals of the Stamford CFA Society for the year are fourfold. a) To build a robust, mutually beneficial relationships with Fairfield and Westchester County employers and businesses with the goal of matching employer needs to our talented member pool b) To communicate with all our members to let them know what’s happening in the Society and how they can get the most out of their membership. c) To continue and strengthen SCFAS involvement in the hedge fund... read more

The University Relationship Committee of the Stamford CFA Society (SCFAS) is focused on building opportunities for educators and university students in the investment profession. Our activities have included several guest lecturer talks by investment practitioners in schools such as Sacred Heart University, UConn and Providence College. In addition, our Investment Management Program (IMP) provides the opportunity for finance and investments... read more

New Charterholders Manish Aggarwal, CFA;  Jack Lee Macdowell, Jr., CFA; Abiodun O. Aina, CFA Kenneth T. Marschner, CFA; Matthew Taylor Andrews, CFA Bradley James Murray, CFA;  Farhad N. Billimoria, CFA; Scott Michael Page, CFA; Michael Caplan, CFA Kevin J. Potempa, CFA; Kuo-Chan Chen, CFA Eli J. Rassow-Kantor, CFA; Kevin P. Devine, CFA David Craig Reckin, CFA; Jeremy D. Glauner, CFA Zhiwei Ren, CFA; James Harper, CFA Craig Thomas Schorr, CFA; Stephen Bradford... read more