How many hours are sufficient for level 1? I’m already a CFP and i just got my MBA. I know the CFA is difficult, but I probably am fairly familiar with a lot of the material already so not sure if 300 hours is really necessary for the first level since it’s supposed to be the easiest.

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Having been in the same path you're taking I would say CFA level 1 is a piece of cake. I signed up in September, did the test in December with definitely fewer than 300 hours and passed. Trust me, with what you have level is a walk in the park. Save your energy for level 2

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