CFA Confidential: What It Really Takes to Become a Chartered Financial Analyst

A must-read for CFA candidates or those considering pursuing the CFA designation, CFA Confidential: What It Really Takes to Become a Chartered Financial Analyst is a refreshingly honest take on the mental marathon that is the CFA Program. A veteran of the exam process and current CFA Charterholder, Greg Campion tells you everything you need to know to get through the CFA exams successfully—and with your sanity intact:


• Find out if the CFA Charter is right for you, and see how it stacks up against an MBA and other credentials

• Get the lowdown on what pursuing the CFA Charter will really mean for you financially, personally, and professionally—from someone who’s been there

• Zero in on crucial differences between each CFA exam level and strategize the smart way

• Learn the Do’s and Don’ts of CFA success: create the perfect study space, craft a week-by-week plan that works, manage your time, and maintain your mental health

• Tackle exam day with confidence: choose the right location, show up with what you need, manage stress and anxiety, and ace the test


The perfect companion to the official CFA curriculum or third-party study guides, this accessible and entertaining read will guide you safely through what may be one of the most challenging—and rewarding—endeavors of your life.