January 2019
Greetings!

As we enter a new calendar year, we want to thank our more than 5,800 members. Because of your engagement, we remain one of the five largest local CFA Societies in the world. This month's issue invites you to submit nominations for the 2019-2020 CFA Society Boston Board of Directors, apply to be part of the Programs and Advisory Council, or attend one of our many educational programs (check out our FinTech Program section). Please note that prime tables are selling fast for our Annual Market Dinner — less than one month away. Happy New Year, and thank you for taking time to look at News & Notes .

CFA Society Boston's Signature Program
Prime Seating Selling Fast
CFA Society Boston's Annual Market Dinner is expected to draw over 850 attendees. With a networking reception and three-course dinner, it is an ideal event to invite valued clients and high-performing employees. Prime tables are selling fast ( the deadline for tickets and tables-of-10 is January 24th ).

We hope you will join us on February 4th as Mr. David Cameron, the former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (2010-2016) , discusses global politics, the rise of populism, and where we go from here. Mr. Cameron's speech will be followed by an intimate fireside chat with Erinn R. King, CFA, Chair of CFA Society Boston's Board of Director s. Suggest questions for Mr. Cameron here . 
Upcoming Events
 Wednesday, January 16, 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
 Monday, February 4, 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Call For Board Nominations

We are accepting nominations for CFA Society Boston's 2019-2020 Board of Directors. Please nominate any qualified Regular Member of the Society or yourself for a Board position. All nominations will be kept confidential and must be received by Friday, January 18, 2019.
Programs and Advisory Council
Accepting Applications
Leadership Opportunity

The Programs and Education Advisory Council is a standing body that identifies relevant content, current trends, topics and learning opportunities within the industry for the benefit of members, candidates and local investment professionals. These delivery mechanisms include, but are not limited to, conferences, webinars, programs, courses, and events. The Advisory Council members serve as liaisons for the various affinity groups/communities and report directly to the Board of Directors.
Member Profile
This month's Member Focus features Susan E. Farris, CFA, senior relationship manager, CIBC Private Wealth Management. Susan is also an active volunteer and serves as treasurer on CFA Society Boston's Board of Directors.
 
Learn more about Susan's career path, her current responsibilities, and her CFA Society Boston membership experiences.