PieMan

I think the CFA makes you do your job better to a point. Sure you understand financial concepts faster, are more confident with financial issues etc. But, I see quite a bit of burnout with CFA candidates and charterholders that are so drained from the program, especially after Level III, that their job performance suffers for many months and even years after. Think of how much the CFA program takes out of you that could have been poured back into your job.