Ninety years is a rare milestone for any organization. As we enter 2026, CFA Society Toronto will be celebrating its 90th anniversary of serving Toronto’s finance and investment community. Much has changed – the tools have changed, our membership and reach have grown, and the issues we face today are more complex.

However, what has remained constant is the reason the Society exists: to give finance and investment professionals a place to connect, share ideas and grow together. As we mark our 90th anniversary, I am proud of our evolution from that informal circle to the world’s premier Society of CFA Charterholders, with over 11,500 members at the heart of Canada’s investment industry.

Wherever you are in your career, CFA Society Toronto empowers you to thrive. Our goal is to meet you where you are, with people, insight, skills and visibility that support your next step. Early in your career, your priority might be to advance and level up. You need access to mentors, practical learning, skill development and a network that helps you find your footing. In the middle part of your career, you may be looking to scale your influence, broaden your reach and hone your leadership skills. Later in your career, your focus may shift to amplifying your impact and legacy while giving back by supporting future leaders in our industry.

At the centre of our Society is the power of community. We create purposeful opportunities for members to connect, share ideas and get to know each other through our events and programming. Speaking, moderating, writing and volunteer leadership opportunities provide our members with critical skills to excel in their careers and enhance their personal brands.

Membership value compounds with participation over time. Actions become outcomes. Each time you attend an event, take part in a learning offering or build a new connection, you add another layer to your network, your knowledge and your profile. Volunteering with the Society helps these benefits grow and reinforce each other, and the more you participate, the more value you gain from being a member.

Our 90th anniversary is a chance to bring all of this into focus and to shine a spotlight on our members’ stories. As you read this issue of The Analyst, I encourage you to think about what you’d like your story to be and how connecting with CFA Society Toronto can support your growth with community, competency, content and credibility that matter.

Thank you for being part of the CFA Society Toronto community in our 90th year, and all the very best for 2026.

Sincerely,