Mark Meldrum
In-depth, LOS-by-LOS video lectures and PDF notes from Dr. Mark Meldrum, covering all three CFA levels. Affirm financing is available at checkout to spread package costs into monthly payments.
Provider Snapshot
At a Glance
Good Fit If You Want
- You want 32 hours of live instruction for Level I or Level II, with sessions archived for on-demand review.
- You want to know who is teaching the material before you buy.
- You want to test the platform before committing to a full package.
- You want more structure, progress tracking, or guidance on what to study next.
Things to Consider
Features & Details
- Curriculum Year Support
- 2026 and 2027 CFA curriculum packages are listed for L1, L2, and L3 on the subscriptions page.
- Question Bank
- Question bank available with thousands of exam-style practice questions.
- Video Lectures
- Video lectures delivered LOS-by-LOS following the CFAI curriculum. Includes reading videos, EOC question videos, and seminar videos for difficult concepts.
- Study Notes
- PDF lecture notes and PDF formula sheet included in all packages.
- Mock Exams
- Mock exams included (AM and PM versions). Online delivery with automatic grading and benchmark comparisons against other subscribers.
- Live Classes
- Instructor-Led Online packages with interactive live sessions are available for L1, L2, and L3. For the February 2027 Level III exam, Instructor-Led Online includes 30+ hours of live sessions, 6 mentor hours, and One-Fee-To-Pass.
- Tutoring
- Tutoring/counselling hours are available as a standalone paid add-on ($75/hour) at any level. Instructor-Led Online packages for L1, L2, and the February 2027 L3 cohort include 6 mentor hours ($450 value).
- Mobile App
- Mark Meldrum offers an app for offline video viewing on Android and iOS.
- Study Planner
- Mark Meldrum includes a customizable study planner that builds a schedule around exam date, study start date, and weekly hours.
- Analytics & Tracking
- Performance stats and benchmark comparisons against other subscribers are documented on the public site.
- Offline Access
- The Mark Meldrum app supports offline video viewing on Android and iOS for all levels. For L1 and L2, the Archive (an in-app reading-video library) remains accessible for up to three years after a package expires, per the Terms & Conditions. L3 is more restricted: candidates only retain Archive access while awaiting results for the current exam window — once results are released, ALL Archive access is removed unless the package is extended.
- Free Trial
- Free content is available with sign-up, and the homepage advertises a free preview with no credit card required.
- Refund Policy
- No cash refunds — all content becomes available immediately upon purchase per the Terms & Conditions. Level 1 and Level 2 Instructor-Led packages include a “One Fee to Pass” guarantee (continue at no additional charge until you pass). All other packages require a one-time $100 USD extension fee to move to a different exam period.
- Support Channels
- Email (support@markmeldrum.com, Mon-Fri 8am-5pm EST), contact form, FAQ page, office hours (no sign-up required), Discord community (active subscribers), unlimited instructor comments (higher-tier packages).
- Pass Rate Claims
- No specific pass rate claims. Site states 250,000+ learners worldwide and describes itself as top-rated on YouTube and Reddit, but provides no pass rate percentages.
- Instructor Info
- Named instructors: Dr. Mark Meldrum (Ph.D, 20+ yrs market experience); Richie Owens CFA (20+ yrs teaching, UK chartered accountant, MSc Edinburgh); Darrin Kerr CFA/CAIA/FRM (ex-Merrill Lynch equity research, CFA 2007); Mack Sawatsky CFA (content development, core team since 2020).
Reviews
Just passed Level I and wanted to share my experience. Mark's video lectures are genuinely excellent — clear explanations for difficult topics like derivatives and FRA. The LOS-by-LOS format made it easy to stay on track. Formula sheets saved me during the final week. The One-Fee-To-Pass guarantee took a lot of anxiety out of the process. Only downside: watching every video takes time, so budget accordingly. Fewer mocks than some alternatives, but quality is solid.
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