CFA Society East Tennessee is an association of local investment professionals, consisting of portfolio managers, security an ... alysts, investment advisors, and other financial professionals, we promote: - ethical and professional standards within the investment industry, - encourage professional development through the CFA Program and continuing education, - facilitate the exchange of information and opinions among people within the local investment community and beyond, and; - work to further the public's understanding of the CFA designation and investment industry. As one of CFA Institute's member societies, our society connects members to a global network of investment professionals. read more