Salt Solutions
Salt Solutions focuses on video-based instruction, condensed study notes, and question-bank practice with a mid-tier package mix.
Provider Snapshot
At a Glance
Good Fit If You Want
- 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 learn best from guided video walkthroughs instead of only reading notes
- You want condensed written notes you can revisit quickly
Things to Consider
- This looks more self-directed than coach-led, so it may be a weaker fit if you want hands-on accountability.
- Mobile or offline study access is not a clear strength here, so confirm how well it fits your routine.
- There is no clearly documented native mobile app in the current data, which matters if you rely on phone-first study.
Features & Details
- Curriculum Year Support
- 2026 — updated annually as CFA Institute Prep Provider (validation required by CFA Institute)
- Question Bank
- Yes — custom quiz builder drawing from a question bank covering all topics and readings; exact count not publicly stated
- Video Lectures
- Yes — bite-sized 10–15 min video lectures for all topics; taught by Mike Carmody (CFA charterholder, 20+ years experience)
- Study Notes
- Yes — study manuals written by instructors covering all topics; formula sheets included; concise summaries for each reading
- Mock Exams
- Yes — 3 mock exams (Complete & Focus Express tiers); 1 in free trial; Prometric-like interface; includes video and written solutions
- Live Classes
- No — self-paced platform only; no live classes, webinars, or synchronous instruction offered
- Tutoring
- No — no 1-on-1 tutoring; instructor Q&A available via discussion forums (response within 2 business days)
- Mobile App
- No dedicated native iOS/Android app; mobile-responsive web platform (PWA-style); works on phones and tablets
- Study Planner
- Yes — CheckPoints dashboard with adaptive weekly goals, task prioritization (high-value tasks worth more points), and Monday recalibration
- Analytics & Tracking
- Yes — Focus Analysis tool with topic-level performance statistics, infographics, and comparison to other candidates
- Offline Access
- No — web-based platform; no offline access or downloadable content mentioned
- Free Trial
- Yes — 14-day free trial; includes 1 full topic (Quant Methods for L1/L2; Economics for L3) with 10+ hours of content + 1 mock exam; no credit card required
- Refund Policy
- No money-back guarantee; Terms of Use states discontinued use is the sole remedy for dissatisfaction; no refund terms stated
- Support Channels
- Discussion forums (instructor response within 2 business days); help center at support.saltsolutions.com; contact form; no phone or live chat
- Pass Rate Claims
- No pass rate percentage claimed; Complete tier includes a 'Pass Guarantee' (access until you pass, including future curriculum years)
- Instructor Info
- Mike Carmody (CFA, FSA, MAAA) — Lead Instructor; teaches all video lectures; 20+ years experience. Marc Coward (CFA, MBA, MPhil) — Lead Content Manager. Tong Teh (CFA, FSA) — President.
Reviews
First timer for Level I and Salt Solutions was a solid choice. Mike Carmody's bite-sized 10-15 min videos made it easy to stay consistent around a full-time job. The CheckPoints scheduler broke the massive curriculum into weekly goals so I never felt lost. Focus Analysis flagged my weak spots in Fixed Income and QM. Downsides: no live classes or tutoring, so forum Q&A was my only help when stuck. Response time was 1-2 days which is fine but slower than having a tutor. Free 14-day trial is a no-brainer.
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