Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) A professional designation given by the CFA Institute (formerly AIMR) that measures the competence and integrity of financial analysts. Candidates are required to pass three levels of exams covering areas such as accounting, economics, ethics, money management and security analysis. Investopedia Says: Before you can become a CFA charterholder, you must have a minimum of three years of investment/financial experience. To enroll in the program, you must hold a bachelor's degree. Related Terms: Analyst Certified Financial Planner - CFP CFA Institute Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst - CAIA Chartered Life Underwriter - CLU Investment Advisory Representative - IAR Money Manager Unified Managed Household Account - UMHA |