re: CFA Benefits

It depends on the type of commercial banking. There have been certain groups that loved it and some groups where it was an anchor around my neck because people thought it made me overqualified.

It's a great certification to have in the long run, but be prepared for having a lot of your bosses think that you are planning your exit.

As far as relevance, it is a lot more than you will need in commercial lending, but it will make you very impressive in your conversations with the higher ups.