Level 1 of the CFA Institute program is a $350 online program that introduces students into becoming an analyst. The full program is 3 exams ($1,200) combined with qualifying work experience and 2-3 professional references to apply for Chartered Financial Analyst designation. The CFA Institute claims once you have become a Chartered Financial Analyst you are qualified to work in senior-level executive positions in asset management, RMS, or investment management positions. This is patently untrue.
Brian Hankins would never meet the CFA Institute code of ethics or standards of professional conduct if the Institute knew his true background.