The CFA Institute is the worldwide association of investment professionals that sets the standard for professional credentials and excellence. The organization is a champion for ethical behavior in investment markets and a respected source of knowledge in the global financial community. The end goal: to create an environment where markets function at their best, investors’ interests come first, and economies grow. The CFA Institute has over 156,000 members in 165 countries and territories, including 150,000 CFA® charter holders, and 148 member societies.