CMT Volunteer R&D
Los Angeles Community
About
The Los Angeles Community connects CMT Association members across Southern California, a diverse and dynamic economic region. The group serves a wide range of professionals, from those in wealth management and entertainment finance to practitioners focused on global trade and technology. Los Angeles holds a unique place in the history of technical analysis literature. In the late 1970s, it was home to the only bookstore in the United States that specialized exclusively in stock and commodity books, run by Donald Mack, who was instrumental in preserving and reprinting classic texts of the discipline9999.
Mission
The mission of the Los Angeles Community is to build a vibrant, supportive, and interconnected network for technical analysts within Southern California’s multifaceted financial ecosystem. We provide essential resources for Chartered Market Technician® (CMT) candidates and host engaging educational events that connect practitioners across diverse sectors, from institutional asset management to innovative FinTech startups. We value diversity, mentorship, and practical application, fostering a community where the disciplined principles of technical analysis meet the region’s dynamic market environment. By serving as the premier local forum, we empower members to navigate complex markets, share cutting-edge strategies, and advance their professional goals across the greater Los Angeles area.
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Leadership & Support
Core Responsibilities
Build a strong local culture of learning and inclusion through regular, in-person engagement for members in a specific city or area.
Champion outreach to local universities and employers to grow awareness of technical analysis and the CMT Program in the local market.
Maintain a healthy, self-governed volunteer group that delivers reliable programming and reports into the Chapter as needed.
Call to Service
Understanding Groups and Gigs
What is a Group?
A Group is an ongoing, strategic body of volunteers who collaborate on a defined mission over an extended period. Groups have formal governance, defined membership, and regular meeting cadences. Joining a group means becoming part of a team committed to driving long-term impact within CMT.
What is a Gig?
A Gig is a short-term, tactical assignment with a clear deliverable and timeline. Gigs are ideal for volunteers who want to contribute their expertise to a specific task without a long-term commitment. They are time-boxed and goal-oriented.
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Key Competencies
Local convening; event execution; CRM basics
Suggested Career Age & TA Depth
3+ years experience; 1–3 years TA |
| What You'll Do |
Core Activities
Host quarterly Community meetings and networking events, including thematic inclusion-focused sessions tailored to the local audience. Organize and deliver outreach visits, talks, or collaborations with local universities and employers to encourage rigorous technical analysis education and practice. Welcome new members at events and maintain active local communication channels (mailing lists, chats, or social media) to keep members engaged. Hire and onboard Community volunteers, assign roles for events and outreach, and conduct regular volunteer group meetings to track plans and progress. |
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Recommended Time Commitment & Cadence
Community leaders should expect a commitment of 4–8 hours per month. This includes a 1-hour monthly planning meeting, plus time for venue coordination, local member outreach, and social media engagement. During months with major local events, this commitment may increase to 10–12 hours.
Member Appointment & Term
BYLAWS §8.02(E): The members of the committee shall be appointed by the committee chair with the approval of the Board to serve for a term of one (1) year or such longer period as the Board may determine, provided that no individual shall serve as a member of a committee (including anytime as committee chair) for more than four (4) consecutive years.
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Available short-term assignments will be listed here.