We are pleased to announce that Ben Michaud has been awarded the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charter from the CFA Institute.  Ben joins a community of globally respected financial professionals who have achieved one of the most elite educational credentials in the industry.

CFA charterholders must master the rigorous graduate level curriculum, pass three levels of examination, and complete four years of qualifying work experience before being awarded their charter.  They must also pledge to adhere to the CFA Institute Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct.

“Ben’s achievements exemplify the dedication and highest level of commitment we make to our research efforts at H.M. Payson,” says Peter Robbins, CEO and Chief Investment Officer.

Ben joined H.M. Payson in 2011 as a Research Analyst and focuses his research efforts on the energy, financial and industrials sectors, and is now one of the firm’s seven total CFAs on staff.