• 23 Jun 2010 at 12:56 PM
  • MBAs

So This Is Now Happening


Jumping off point question for the group: is this meant to indicate he’s only passed (or maybe just taken and will later find out he failed) Level I?

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Comments (83)

  1. Posted by Anal_yst | June 23, 2010 at 12:59 PM

    Only a CFA would opt for the smallest engine available.

  2. Posted by Anonymous | June 23, 2010 at 1:00 PM

    This is clearly an ethics violation.

  3. Posted by Anonymous | June 23, 2010 at 1:02 PM

    retard

  4. Posted by Anonymous | June 23, 2010 at 1:03 PM

    Charles Fucks Angela, once?

  5. Posted by A. Vayner | June 23, 2010 at 1:03 PM

    Shia?

  6. Posted by Chez | June 23, 2010 at 1:04 PM

    Poor little CFA – forced to drive a 5 Series when all the MBAs are driving 7s…

  7. Posted by Tax Chick | June 23, 2010 at 1:04 PM

    He’s in Louisiana. Perhaps the 1 reflects the fact that he is the only CFA in Louisiana.

  8. Posted by Anonymous | June 23, 2010 at 1:07 PM

    It is code for “I love it when random people punch me in the face.”

  9. Posted by Anonymous | June 23, 2010 at 1:11 PM

    maybe he just fancies cats?

  10. Posted by CFA-2 | June 23, 2010 at 1:11 PM

    why would u advertise level I.

  11. Posted by HAM05 | June 23, 2010 at 1:12 PM

    magwanal_yst just reported this whip stolen

  12. Posted by CoveredLong | June 23, 2010 at 1:12 PM

    @7/TC – I ror’d. “Tax Chick + 1″

    Sidenote: Kouwe should’ve gone with brown instead of white.

    -Guy who wonders if BMW offers brown as a standard option, but is too lazy to check the internet

  13. Posted by Bess Levin | June 23, 2010 at 1:13 PM

    @9 I want that to be it too.

  14. Posted by Chez | June 23, 2010 at 1:13 PM

    Or maybe he just fancies himself the “Magnum PI” of investment guys…

  15. Posted by merkin capital partners | June 23, 2010 at 1:13 PM

    Constantly Fingering Animals

    I always knew Kneale summered in Baton Rouge.

  16. Posted by PermaGuest | June 23, 2010 at 1:14 PM

    The vanity plate says “I’m a BSD.”

    The white(!) 528 says “In my own mind.”

  17. Posted by Anonymous | June 23, 2010 at 1:15 PM

    That little car will fit in the bed of his wife’s pickup truck.

  18. Posted by PermaGuest | June 23, 2010 at 1:16 PM

    @12 The Germans are very leery of the color brown; can’t for the life of me think why.

    -former BSC quant

  19. Posted by guest | June 23, 2010 at 1:17 PM

    i feel dumber for having witnessed this…

  20. Posted by yb detsop | June 23, 2010 at 1:17 PM

    I am a 41 year old car salesman and I wanted to know -
    What is a better use of my time:
    1. Getting a CFA
    2. Getting a CFP
    C. Fetting a VIP or
    IV. Fellating an MBA?

    Thanks guys ☻

  21. Posted by Pfluger the Barbarian | June 23, 2010 at 1:19 PM

    Peake Oil in New Orleans.

  22. Posted by Anonymous | June 23, 2010 at 1:20 PM

    Cajuns Fuck Anything?

  23. Posted by NakedShort | June 23, 2010 at 1:24 PM

    Its an accrual world

  24. Posted by volatilitysmile | June 23, 2010 at 1:30 PM

    Sportsman’s Paradise? New Orleans?

    I thought CFA code of conduct precludes people living south of Charlotte writing the exam…

  25. Posted by Anonymous | June 23, 2010 at 1:31 PM

    Obviously Level one, this piece of Kouwe is pushing a 528i.

  26. Posted by volatilitysmile | June 23, 2010 at 1:31 PM

    @23 – he is definitely getting a lot of level three asses loaded on that vehicle.

  27. Posted by Mr. Market | June 23, 2010 at 1:32 PM

    This belongs to the principal of Capital Financing Alternatives, a prominent loan-shark to small firms.

  28. Posted by Tax Chick | June 23, 2010 at 1:34 PM

    I see what you did there, Naked.

  29. Posted by Anonymous | June 23, 2010 at 1:37 PM

    Couldn’t finance anymore?

  30. Posted by I Mean, Seriously? | June 23, 2010 at 1:40 PM

    Tax Chick is sharp.

  31. Posted by covey 01 | June 23, 2010 at 1:40 PM

    I am sadden by the fact that CFA’s are only able to afford the 520 series. 540 or M series make for better entertaining of clients and the chicks value is higher!

  32. Posted by Tito | June 23, 2010 at 1:42 PM

    I’m pretty sure this is a violation of the use of said designation. The cfa institute doesn’t want you flauntin

  33. Posted by merkin capital partners | June 23, 2010 at 1:44 PM

    @31 Bobby Jindal is not impressed with your Engrish.

  34. Posted by Eli Porter | June 23, 2010 at 1:45 PM

    aint nuthin to me mayn, i keeps it for real…

    this dude, he need to stay in the shade
    aint no wonder why he came out…

    He already in tha CFA parade!

    I toll u dat

  35. Posted by Anonymous | June 23, 2010 at 1:51 PM

    @9 Cat Fanciers Anonymous??? Where the fuck did cats come from? And why does Bess know this?

    - a cat owner

  36. Posted by Anonymous | June 23, 2010 at 1:57 PM

    CFA = Obama hates America and sea life

    Gen Billy McChrystal

  37. Posted by creditquant | June 23, 2010 at 1:58 PM

    528i … figures.

  38. Posted by yb detsop | June 23, 2010 at 2:01 PM

    @36 – I LUVED you in City Slickers!

  39. Posted by Sal Dominick | June 23, 2010 at 2:02 PM

    JUSTWIN

    -kouwe’s first license plate before the dee wee

  40. Posted by upgrayedd | June 23, 2010 at 2:03 PM

    Impressive numbering system @20. I like.

  41. Posted by Anonymous | June 23, 2010 at 2:04 PM

    dude, he’s the only guy in all of Louisiana to pass CFA level one. give him a break.

  42. Posted by Anonymous | June 23, 2010 at 2:05 PM

    @35 It (Association, not Anonymous) used to be the first result when googling “CFA”. Unfortunately, it has dropped to #2.

  43. Posted by Zerouptick | June 23, 2010 at 2:05 PM

    ha… losers, he could be an Biotech guy and likes Cetylated Fatty Acids.

  44. Posted by Anonymous | June 23, 2010 at 2:06 PM

    Chick Fil A – (I believe combo #1 is the original)

  45. Posted by Zerouptick | June 23, 2010 at 2:07 PM

    an=a

  46. Posted by We Luvs Us Some Bess | June 23, 2010 at 2:13 PM
  47. Posted by Anonymous | June 23, 2010 at 2:15 PM

    I would never think that a white car with a little engine belonged to a man. Weird that all of you do…

  48. Posted by Anonymous | June 23, 2010 at 2:30 PM

    Come on you guys I’m sure he’s a genuinely interesting young man.

  49. Posted by Ananonymous | June 23, 2010 at 2:43 PM

    Exactly #44. I was thinking the same. Eat more chikin

  50. Posted by Anal_yst | June 23, 2010 at 2:47 PM

    @47 brings up a good point, however, I’d believe given the license plate, this belongs not to a woman but a poor excuse for a man.

  51. Posted by Bike | June 23, 2010 at 3:11 PM

    The 5 Series is his way of telling us that he has moved out of his parent’s basement.

  52. Posted by Pfluger the Barbarian | June 23, 2010 at 3:14 PM

    @47/@Anal:

    Agreed. The second digit has to be a three or higher, otherwise its a chick-mobile.

  53. Posted by Eli Porter | June 23, 2010 at 3:26 PM

    actually 44, i took this picture and it was in a chik-fil-a parking lot in Covington, LA

    True story, ask my mom or Bess

  54. Posted by Marv-0 | June 23, 2010 at 3:34 PM

    Letsgo

  55. Posted by a guest below | June 23, 2010 at 3:39 PM

    Comments Funny (by) Anal_yst: -1

  56. Posted by Anonymous | June 23, 2010 at 3:58 PM

    Anal_yst–What kind of car do you drive?

  57. Posted by creditquant | June 23, 2010 at 4:04 PM

    @52 the whole thing should really start with S or M, otherwise you’re doing it wrong.

  58. Posted by 2FAST4U | June 23, 2010 at 4:05 PM

    I’m surprised anybody in New Orleans still drives a car!? Did they restore the roads after Katrina already? Nice work GWB.

  59. Posted by OHHHHYEAAAAHHH!!! | June 23, 2010 at 4:26 PM

    Anal_yst clearly can’t pass level 1 nor pass the test of FORMING A RATIONAL FUCKING THOUGHT

  60. Posted by anon | June 23, 2010 at 4:36 PM

    I’m pretty sure this violates CFA Standard VII.

  61. Posted by Frodo Baggins | June 23, 2010 at 4:42 PM

    I think it’s fine as long as he gets CFA-2 car after passing level 2 and CFA-3 after passing level 3.

  62. Posted by Anonymous | June 23, 2010 at 4:59 PM

    @58/Barry Obama,
    Nice cheap shot on Bush, how’s that BP spill thing going?

  63. Posted by wow | June 23, 2010 at 5:17 PM

    Can’t Fucking Afford – 1

  64. Posted by Anonymous | June 23, 2010 at 5:28 PM

    @58′s girlfriend picked his handle for him

  65. Posted by Anal_yst | June 23, 2010 at 5:42 PM

    @56

    I live in NYC and don’t keep a car here, although if I need one I just take one of the family whips.

  66. Posted by Anonymous | June 23, 2010 at 6:46 PM

    You’ll score a touchdown at Peake BMW of New Orleans

    - Reggie Bush

  67. Posted by Anonymous | June 23, 2010 at 7:05 PM

    CFA – Cock in my Face & Asshole

  68. Posted by Asstoot 1 | June 23, 2010 at 7:57 PM

    Alaska Fighting Championship fan with Dyslexia?

  69. Posted by Anonymous | June 23, 2010 at 9:05 PM

    MBA would have an M5

  70. Posted by TGFBV | June 23, 2010 at 9:19 PM

    Total Dbag on the license plate. Who advertises CFA or MBA? M5 or 540 and screw the damn vanity plate.

    And WTF with you people that think CFA’s and MBA’s are mutually fucking exclusive? Shut up and get studying.

    I do hope that isn’t really the CFA CFA. White 528 = female, not a REAL driver, probably has an automatic transmission. Yeesh.

  71. Posted by Bimmer, Benz, or Bentley | June 23, 2010 at 9:40 PM

    528s cost roughly 50 thou.

    In other words, odds are it’s better than what most of you can afford to drive on your 45k/year back office salary.

    Xoxo.

  72. Posted by CFA Institute | June 24, 2010 at 12:06 AM

    Yeah, this guy violated the ethics rules.

    We will wait until he passes level 3, then we will take it away from him.

    Learn from his mistakes, plebes.

    Oh, and MBA? hahahahaha. If you want to be at an I-Bank excel spreadsheeting your way to “success” then, by all means, go get the MBA.

    If you want to start a shitty mutual fund and get 1% of 100 million and see how long people will hold their funds with you and put up with subpar returns while you stuff your bank account, CFA all the way!!!

  73. Posted by Gozer | June 24, 2010 at 1:02 AM

    Gayer than 9 dudes blowing 10

  74. Posted by Anonymous | June 24, 2010 at 2:17 AM

    isn’t that a violation of the Code of Standards?

  75. Posted by The 2 Coreys | June 24, 2010 at 12:21 PM

    They stopped making 540s a while back mayne. And audis are for women sans the R8. MBAs own CFAs. That’s it and that’s all.

  76. Posted by Anonymous | June 24, 2010 at 12:56 PM

    Who drives their own car? My driver has a CFA.

  77. Posted by Anonymous | June 24, 2010 at 4:46 PM

    well done 76

  78. Posted by guest | June 24, 2010 at 8:09 PM

    do we know this isn’t a 525

  79. Posted by Shia L. | June 24, 2010 at 8:40 PM

    Don’t knock my ride! I quadrupled $70,000 in five weeks while on the set of Wall $treet 2. I could take all of you.

  80. Posted by Anonymous | June 25, 2010 at 3:42 AM

    There was a guy in my high school who had MBA-JD on his license plate, it was hilarious.

  81. Posted by Mr. Market | June 25, 2010 at 10:49 AM

    This is the owner of an adult website (who does not hold a CFA). I leave it to you to figure out which one.

  82. Posted by Anonymous | June 25, 2010 at 12:46 PM

    cakefarter.com?

  83. Posted by iiiiii | August 17, 2010 at 12:45 PM

    ewewewwe

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