Mark Meldrum
In-depth video lectures and notes by experienced CFA instructor.
Provider Snapshot
At a Glance
Good Fit If You Want
- You care who is actually teaching the material and want named instructors rather than an anonymous content library.
- 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.
- You expect mobile or offline-friendly study access, not just desktop-only sessions.
Things to Consider
Features & Details
- Curriculum Year Support
- 2026 curriculum supported for L1, L2, and L3. L3 2027 curriculum also available.
- 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
- Current 2026 packages include interactive live classes with expert CFA instructors and 30+ hours of live sessions.
- Tutoring
- Tutoring/counseling hours available as a paid add-on. Instructor-Led Online packages include 6 mentor hours ($450 value). Unlimited instructor comments in higher-tier packages.
- 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.
- Free Trial
- Free content is available with sign-up, and the homepage advertises a free preview with no credit card required.
- Refund Policy
- No refunds. All content is available immediately upon purchase per Terms & Conditions. A one-time extension/deferral ($100 USD) allows moving a package 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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