CFA Society Detroit

06/11/2026

06/09/2026

It's not good-bye, it's see you later!

After six years of dedicated service to CFA Society Detroit, we're grateful to celebrate and thank Lauren Adams, CFA®, CFP®, as she steps down from her role as President.

Lauren first joined the board with a passion for student outreach, later serving as Vice President before leading the Society as President over the past two years. Throughout her tenure, she brought thoughtful leadership, unwavering commitment, and a deep dedication to advancing our mission and supporting the investment community.

One of her favorite memories? The unforgettable last-minute pivot to the Fox Theatre for our Annual Luncheon featuring Morgan Housel and Peter Lazaroff — a challenge that turned into an epic success and a testament to the resilience and teamwork that define CFA Society Detroit.

Lauren, thank you for your leadership, vision, and six years of service. Your impact on CFA Society Detroit will be felt for years to come, and we wish you continued success in all that's ahead.

06/05/2026

Highlights from Monday's Annual Luncheon and Golf Outing at Orchard Lake Country Club! ⛳️ What a perfect day it was.

06/04/2026

Thank you, Michael Davidoff, CFA, CFP®! 👏🏼

Michael has served on the CFA Society Detroit Board of Directors for the past two years, where he led the Outreach and Advocacy Committee. In this role, he focused on engaging high school and college students interested in investment management, helping educate the next generation on career paths, personal development, and foundational investment knowledge.

His favorite memory from CFA Society Detroit was attending events, meeting new members and friends of the Society, and building deeper relationships with industry peers.

"It is a wonderful group of people, and I most enjoyed the community building around a profession that we all greatly respect and treasure."

Thank you, Michael, for your dedication, leadership, and service to CFA Society Detroit!

06/01/2026

A meaningful passing of the torch. 👏🏼

The CFA Society Detroit extends its heartfelt gratitude to outgoing President
Lauren Adams, CFA®, CFP®, for her leadership, dedication and lasting impact on our community. Her passion and commitment have shaped the organization in so many meaningful ways, and we are deeply thankful for all she contributed during her tenure.

One of CFA Society Detroit's greatest strengths has always been its people — a community built on connection, mentorship, collaboration and shared growth. We are proud to continue that tradition as we welcome Leah Ierardi (Nees), CFA as incoming President and look ahead to this next chapter together.

We're also welcoming three new CFAD Directors: Cameron, Max and Mitch and look forward to introducing them soon!

05/29/2026

Over the next few weeks, we’ll be introducing the newest directors joining the CFA Society Detroit board. Before we do, we want to recognize a few of the incredible leaders who have helped shape our society over the past several years — starting with Charles Ragauss, CFA

Charlie has served on the board since 2021, helping lead sponsorship initiatives and partnerships as a director.

His favorite memory from CFAD:
“Picking a single favorite memory is nearly impossible. What I’ll always cherish most is the opportunity to work alongside our incredible board members and executive director to bring ideas to life. CFAD is led by such passionate and talented people, and every collaboration felt meaningful and energizing.”

Thank you, Charles!

05/28/2026

Please join us in congratulating our newest CFAD Charterholders!

Christopher Armour, CFA
Aaron Matthew-Hoholik Bandy, CFA
Nanzhu Chen,CFA,CPSM,MBA
Grant Cotner, CFA
Eric Davis, CFA
Todd D. Fridline, CFA, CFP®
Erik Gustafsson, CFA
Liam Klopper, CFA
Daniel Laboe, CFA
Daniel Miller, CFA
Vincent Parrack, CFA
Ayad Paulus, CFA
Christopher Petzold, CFA
Jay S., CFA
Michael Starkel, CFA
Nikolai Usenkov, CFA
Simon Vogel, CFA
Adam Wohlscheid, CFA
Min Jae Yun, CFA

05/25/2026

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05/21/2026

As we prepare to gather for tonight's event at North End Taproom, we'd like to give a special thank you to our evening's sponsor, Harding Loevner LP! 👏🏽

05/19/2026

Last call to register for Thursday’s event: “Ex US Marks the Spot” — A Global Markets Networking Event hosted by CFA Society Detroit.

For more than a decade, U.S. equity markets dominated the global conversation, fueled by tech leadership, low interest rates, and strong economic stability. But over the last year, international equities have begun to outperform — raising important questions about what comes next for global investors.

Join Harding Loevner LP's Portfolio Specialist Hannah Hastings, CFA as she explores the recent shift in market leadership, the evolving role of international allocations, and what the next decade may hold for global equity markets.

📍 North End Taproom | Royal Oak
📅 Thursday, May 21, 2026
⏰ 4:00 – 7:00 PM

Networking, insight, and timely market perspective all in one evening.