Obtaining your CFA certification can be a tricky process, but Varsity Tutors can assist you by providing a Buffalo CFA prep course. Becoming licensed as a Certified Financial Analyst might open all kinds of additional career paths. The CFA Institute is very strict when selecting successful candidates. If you wish to become a charter-holder, you need to display a deep knowledge of the skills and concepts related to the financial and investment spheres. The CFA exams assess whether you have these skills, and whether or not you're truly ready for a professional role in this industry. This is exactly why studying effectively is so important.
CFA exams are only one part of the equation when it comes to getting certified. You'll also need to obtain a bachelor's degree and complete four years of work experience in a role that involves managing investments. The good news is that you can start your Level 1 CFA exam even if you don't have all of these requirements checked off. For example, you can still take your CFA exam even if you are wrapping up your degree at the University of Buffalo, or Medaille College. You can also take the Level 1 exam if you've already completed the four years of required work experience. Even if you have a combination of both requirements that adds up to four years of both education and professional work, you can still get started on your CFA exams. Because of this, students from all kinds of backgrounds take the CFA exams. A prep course can help, no matter where you're coming from.
What Might I Learn With A Buffalo CFA Course?
The three Levels of the CFA exams must be taken in sequential order. These are lengthy exams, and they involve both morning and afternoon sessions with a break in between. The Level 2 CFA exam has 240 multiple choice questions in total, with a time limit of six hours. There's a large emphasis on multiple choice questions throughout all three Levels, but the Level 3 CFA exam also features a written essay section.
One of the first things your Buffalo CFA course might cover is the general outline and structure of these exams. Once you understand the format of your CFA exams, it might be easier to study effectively and develop certain helpful strategies. For example, you might practice "complete the sentence" multiple choice questions in your prep course, which are fairly common on the CFA exams. Speed and efficiency are very important in all multiple choice exams. Your instructor might help you understand how much time you need to spend on each question in order to stay within the time limits. There are many other specific concepts your Buffalo CFA course might cover, including economics, derivatives, portfolio management, and much more.
How Does An Buffalo CFA Course Help Me Learn?
When you study with a Buffalo CFA course, you will benefit from a highly collaborative, interactive approach. Knowledgeable, expert instructors may guide you through the concepts related to your exams, but you'll also discover plenty of new ideas through class discussions. You are encouraged to contribute with questions whenever you see fit, and your fellow students can do the same. Classmates might raise important points about confusing course material or ask questions that lead to a deeper understanding of these difficult concepts. Students might discover that this approach is highly conducive to their own unique learning style. These courses are fully online, and you can access them from anywhere in the world. Instructors all go through a lengthy vetting process, which ensures that you are learning from individuals who know this industry inside and out. And if you ever need to contact your instructor on a one-on-one basis, it is easy to do so.
How Do I Sign Up For A Buffalo CFA Class?
With so many flexible scheduling options, these classes are ideal for either working professionals and busy students. Regardless of what your schedule might look like, you can find a class that works for you. These options include night classes, weekend classes, and even classes during your lunch break. You can also choose between two-week and four-week classes, with new classes starting on a monthly basis. Becoming CFA certified might seem like a difficult task, but it does not have to feel impossible. If you want to feel more confident and prepared as you get ready for this important series of exams, and contact Varsity Tutors to book your first Buffalo CFA class today.

Andrew: Buffalo CFA course instructor
...in Finance (summa cum laude) and Master of Arts in Economics. I also am Eagle Scout and hold the Chartered Financial Analyst designation. I have worked and traveled the globe, including time spent in institutional money management at Citigroup and UBS in London, England as well as in entrepreneurial hedge fund management across America (CA,...
Education & Certification
- The University of Alabama - Bachelor in Arts, Finance
- The University of Alabama - Master of Arts, Economics
Subject Expertise
- CFA
- GMAT Verbal
- GMAT Integrated Reasoning
- CFA - Chartered Financial Analyst - Level 1
- +8 subjects

Brad: Buffalo CFA course instructor
I enjoy helping students learn material in a way they can remember and apply in future coursework.... Perseverance trumps brilliance every time. Ask questions and work hard, and there's nothing you won't be able to understand.... I would begin by asking a few questions to see where a student is. I would then provide a useful note sheet and go over a refresher of some of the concepts we would be focusing on.
Education & Certification
- University of Minnesota-Twin Cities - Bachelors, Economics
Subject Expertise
- CFA
- Middle School Math
- Algebra 3/4
- Other
- +36 subjects

Taiwo: Buffalo CFA course instructor
...New York, 3.67 GPA. Passed all levels of the Chartered Financial Analyst Designation (CFA) and currently an FRM (Financial Risk Manager)-Part 2 candidate. I currently work as a business development intern at Pace SBDC. I have tutored for over 300 hours as an exceptional finance, economics, statistics, accounting (financial and managerial) and CFA tutor. I...
Education & Certification
- Covenant University - Bachelor of Science, Accounting and Finance
- Pace University-New York - Masters in Business Administration, Finance
Subject Expertise
- CFA
- Econometrics
- GMAT Analytical Writing Assessment
- IB Business & Management
- +44 subjects

Brandon: Buffalo CFA course instructor
...reason for providing tutoring to students. I have an excellent and well rounded mix of professional experience and educational foundation which allows me to bring context and examples to topics in order to help students fully understand the concepts being learned. I initially received an undergraduate degree in Information Systems from Texas Tech University and...
Education & Certification
- Texas Tech University - Bachelor in Business Administration, Information Technology
- The University of Texas at Austin - Masters in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management
Subject Expertise
- CFA
- Business
- Professional Certifications
- High School Accounting
- +7 subjects

James: Buffalo CFA course instructor
...I tutor Finance students and CFA candidates preparing for the Levels 1 and 2 exams. Having had careers in finance and education, my objective as a finance tutor is to explain concepts in straightforward terms with everyday examples. I aim to give life to the dynamics and calculations and enable students to apply the tools...
Education & Certification
- Whitman College - Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General
- University of Southern California Marshall School of Business - Masters in Business Administration, Finance
Subject Expertise
- CFA
- Microsoft Excel
- Business
- Finance
- +20 subjects

Ben: Buffalo CFA course instructor
Experienced portfolio manager, strategist and published author with a demonstrated history of working in the financial services industry. Skilled in Asset Management, Equities, Bonds, Investment Strategies, and Capital Markets. Strong finance professional with a MBA focused in Finance, General from University of Southern California - Marshall School of Business. Series 65, 7, 63, 24, CFA,...
Education & Certification
- University of Amsterdam - Bachelor of Economics, Economics
- University of Southern California - Masters in Business Administration, Economics
Subject Expertise
- CFA
- Academic Coaching
- CFA - Chartered Financial Analyst - Level 1
- Professional Certifications
- +33 subjects

Audrey: Buffalo CFA course instructor
...students, business owners, real estate agents, and nonprofit staff. Qualifications: MBA degree (Major: Accounting and Finance) from the University of Southern California's (USC) Marshall School of Business. CPA (inactive) and CFA (inactive) certifications. Experience: Successful tutoring of undergraduate and graduate students. At USC I was a Teaching Assistant for two Professors, and tutored undergraduate students...
Education & Certification
- University of Ghana - Bachelor of Science, Accounting
- University of Southern California - Masters in Business Administration, Accounting and Finance
Subject Expertise
- CFA
- Series 7
- Insurance License
- Business
- +26 subjects

Daphne: Buffalo CFA course instructor
...I have years of experience tutoring peers in finance related courses including corporate finance, behavioral finance, derivative instruments and alternative investment assets. I believe in connecting classroom or theoretical finance concepts and real world applications. In my experience once a student is helped to make this connection, they almost never forget the subject matter. Outside...
Education & Certification
- Makerere University Kampala Uganda - Bachelor of Science, Actuarial Science
- Temple University - Master of Science, Financial Mathematics
Subject Expertise
- CFA
- CPA
- Statistics
- Calculus 2
- +2 subjects

Daniel: Buffalo CFA course instructor
Learn from a finance industry professional with nearly 2 decades of experience. Formally trained in Economics with an MBA in Finance. I am also a CFA Charterholder. My talent in explaining difficult concepts easy to understand!
Education & Certification
- Boston University - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
- FGV - Fundação Getulio Vargas - Masters in Business Administration, Finance
Subject Expertise
- CFA
- Business
- Series 7
- AP Macroeconomics
- +10 subjects

Douglas: Buffalo CFA course instructor
...my Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a Minor in Computer Science. I have also received a Master of Science in Finance. In addition, I have received the CFA or Chartered Financial Analyst designation. Most of my career has been in the investment industry and I have had jobs as an Investment Analyst and...
Education & Certification
- University of Kansas - Bachelor of Science, Business Administration and Management
- University of Colorado-Denver - Master of Science, Finance
Subject Expertise
- CFA
- Social Studies
- Algebra
- Trigonometry
- +42 subjects

Jonathan: Buffalo CFA course instructor
...and accounting. I know how challenging business topics and professional exams can be at first, based on my own personal experience. I am hoping to be a mentor and guide those who are looking to follow in a similar path and further advance their careers and finance/accounting knowledge-base. I am confident that I can help...
Education & Certification
- Tulane University of Louisiana - Bachelor of Science, Accounting and Finance
- Tulane University of Louisiana - Master of Science, Accounting
Subject Expertise
- CFA
- Philosophical Ethics
- Sociology
- Middle School Reading Comprehension
- +44 subjects

Joe: Buffalo CFA course instructor
...Also, I have passed all sections of CPA exams, and I am confident in solving accounting related problems. Quickbooks is the concentration of my professional practice. I am a QuickBooks Pro-advisor and I am ready to help clients with the software as well related accounting issues. Insurance license exam is another area of my expertise,...
Education & Certification
- Capital University - Bachelor of Accountancy, Accounting
- Fordham University - Master of Science, Accounting
Subject Expertise
- CFA
- Professional Certifications
- A Level Accounting
- A Level
- +33 subjects

Nicholas: Buffalo CFA course instructor
Have been tutoring on and off in a variety of subject areas since the 7th grade. My areas of specialty are in the science and in money-related topics such as securities, insurance, economics, finance, and accounting.
Education & Certification
- SIUCarbondale - Bachelor of Science, Management Science
- Walden University - Doctor of Philosophy, Finance
Subject Expertise
- CFA
- Statistics Graduate Level
- ACT
- Economics
- +39 subjects

Hiba: Buffalo CFA course instructor
...CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) certification. While in university I was the teaching assistant for my Finance professors and helped my fellow students understand concepts that were not clear. I have also helped my fellow CFA candidates with concepts and practice questions and have tutored O levels students with Math problems. Since graduation I have been...
Education & Certification
- GUST - Bachelor of Science, Finance
- Chartered Financial Analyst - Certificate, Finance
Subject Expertise
- CFA
- CPA
- Finance
- Computer Programming
- +12 subjects

Richard: Buffalo CFA course instructor
I have been in Finance for 20+ yrs specializing in Investments, Financial Planning and Estate Planning. I enjoy trading, technical analysis and reading/writing about the stock market. I enjoy sharing my years of knowledge and experience with others.
Education & Certification
- Westminster College - Bachelor in Business Administration, Business, General
Subject Expertise
- CFA
- Corporate Finance
- Cost Analysis
- Econometrics
- +31 subjects

Sundeep: Buffalo CFA course instructor
I have always been very enthusiastic about Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and all the sciences. I believe understanding these subjects from the first principles is extremely important as this ensures that the concepts will never be forgotten. I hope to instill a similar love of these subjects in my students.
Education & Certification
- Indian Institute of Technology - Engineering in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering
- New York University - Masters in Business Administration, Finance
Subject Expertise
- CFA
- Computer Programming
- GRE
- AP Calculus AB
- +105 subjects

Thomas: Buffalo CFA course instructor
...dual-major in Mathematics and Economics in order to explore practical applications. While I continued my studies in liberal arts, slowly but surely I developed a passion for finance which guided me beginning my career at a multi-family office advising clients in portfolio management. While working in a number of roles through my 20s, I attained...
Education & Certification
- Fordham University - Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics
Subject Expertise
- CFA
- Math
- High School Economics
- Business
- +11 subjects

Sreenish: Buffalo CFA course instructor
A Master's in Financial Analysis from Rutgers University. I have 7+ years of experience in Finance and Technology. Professional Skills: ------------------- Accounting (GAAP) Financial Planning & Analysis Technology (SQL, SAP, SAS, Tableau,R etc.) ERP P&L Management Budgeting & Forecasting Project Management (PMP, AGILE) Risk Management
Education & Certification
- SRES, Pune University - Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering Technology
- Rutgers University-New Brunswick - Master of Science, Accounting and Finance
Subject Expertise
- CFA
- Technical Certifications
- Income Tax Accounting
- Professional Certifications
- +46 subjects

Albert: Buffalo CFA course instructor
...and SAT. I am particularly good at coaching Maths, Verbal, and Writing skills. Within the past one year working with Varsity Tutors, I helped over 30 students achieve high GRE (160+ on each section) and GMAT (650+) scores. I'm currently studying at Columbia University. I have an MBA degree from UCLA and London Business School...
Education & Certification
- Wuhan University - Bachelor in Arts, Broadcast Journalism
- University of California-Los Angeles - Masters in Business Administration, Finance
Subject Expertise
- CFA
- Financial Accounting
- Mandarin Chinese 1
- IB Business & Management
- +46 subjects

Cheryl: Buffalo CFA course instructor
...have experience teaching in person and online. I believe in helping students get from point A to point B and making sure that they understand their subject areas of focus. I am a hands on coaching through encouragement type of tutor. I use 7 different formats to reach the students at their point of need....
Education & Certification
- Atlanta Metropolitan College - Associates, Mathematics
- American InterContinental University-Atlanta - Masters in Business Administration, Accounting and Finance
Subject Expertise
- CFA
- Arithmetic
- SAT Reading
- Algebra
- +42 subjects