Top 5 Finance Certifications: CFA, MSF, CAIA, FRM, CFP, Career Paths, Salary, Cost, and More

Here is an overview of the what I believe to be the best credentials, certifications, charters, degrees, etc for careers in finance, investing, asset management, corporate finance, financial advising, investment banking, etc.

Please comment below with any questions or comments. If you disagree please share why and let us know what you think! Thanks for Watching!

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Criteria 0:19
Rankings 0:53
Career Specific Ranks 1:40
CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) 2:58
MSF (Masters of Science in Finance) 6:25
FRM (Financial Risk Manager) 10:20
CAIA (Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst) 12:25
CFP (Certified Financial Planner) 14:07
Summary/ Recap 16:33

[raychristopher]

Nobody can become financially successful overnight. They put in background work but we tend to see the finished part. Fear is a dangerous component, hindering us from taking the bold steps we need in other to reach our goals.

[kishanpatel]

awesome job breaking it down. keep it up, the world needs people like you

[iznsheikh]

Whilst I do already have an analyst position at a reputable bank, I still chose to pursue an MSF degree simultaneously at FSU to accelerate my path towards promotions and upper-level positions. Working 8 hours a day at work, attending 3 hours of zoom lectures, and spending an average of 2 - 3 hours a day on homework has not been easy or maybe even healthy. Nonetheless, I have found that my classes have already taught me concepts I can apply at my everyday work from excel functions, statistical tests, financial modeling skills, and so much more.

[anotherstudent]

This is fantastic, thank you for sharing!

[DreamFirms]

This is really informative. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
You deserve more subs!

[lawisingh]

This is so informative! Thank you so much for this video

[imlkr_]

Top notch explanation
And it is also important to complete certifications which actually add some value to our roles instead of doing them just for the sake of hanging a big ass CFA charter on the wall 😅

[shreyassridharan]

Superb video. Highly informative. Love from India

[kandykane]

Thank you for the terrific overview on finance certification. I'm curious to know your thoughts on the various corporate finance institute (CFI) certifications. Personally, I'm interested in private equity; currently working on an MSF (concentration: Investments & Securities) but lack finance experience. As a non-traditional (active-duty servicemember) student, would you recommend a CFI cert. or something else? Cheers!

[odiswhite]

I would like to know how many years that you have as a professional in the financial services industry. Also, which professional designations do you currently have? Thank you.

[dimess]

Appreciate the informative video. What do you consider as top 10 MSF programs and do you feel that it is worth it to attend an MSF after passing Part 1 of CFA?

[JoseGonzTravels]

I learned everything to become a Finance Manager on youtube lol

[zenz]

Thanks for this video! I did the CAIA Level I in September too, how did you find it? and how did you prepare for it?

[kollantevarghese]

Thanks for wonderful informative video brother. Requesting an answer. I am working in Oman working as an inventory-purchase admin and earning 10 lacs per year . Ia have done master of commerce 5 years back . If I do frm now will I be getting a job in UK as a fresher or do I have to get 2 years of experience ?

[annajones]

How much can expect say masters in real estate finance and investment and CAIA?

[ahmedmagdy]

I have a question and need your advice in this point .
Now I am studying finance in the college in the last year actually .
So What do you recommend to do after college ? Do I start to search for a job and get experience first ?
Or maybe try to get some certifications in finance first !!
And which certification in finance do you recommend in my situation ?
Thanks in advanced 😊

[restitutomba]

Hello sir how can i get the certication of FMR with deploma in Accounting and finance

[minimalistmaverick]

Currently still watching the vid. But any recommendations on a certification in finance if you don't have a bachelors / experience in that field? I have an associates in business admin. But most of my work experience is in the trades / truck driving ect... ANd i dont think it would be worth my time to go back to school for 2 years. I was looking for something that i could do in like 6 months that would help my resume on it's own? I think i heard you can't become a CFP without a bachelors? any help would be appreciated

[LC]

My goal is the CFP. Undergrad in Public Relations not finance. Is the FMVA worth taking for the advisor/planner role?

[nikopikox]

Great video, not a fan of the mic/ audio quality though.