2026 L1 INSTRUCTOR-LED ONLINE
$1,259.00 USD
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** These packages are intended for candidates currently scheduled or planning to write the 2026 CFAI exams ONLY
Package Features
** These packages are intended for candidates writing the 2026Â CFAI exams ONLY
- Thorough, in-depth videos that cover every aspect of the CFA program curriculum; LOS-by-LOS
- Video walkthroughs covering EOC questions from the CFAI books
- Seminar videos with a more in-depth explanation for harder concepts
- Lecture PDF notes
- App Access for offline video viewingÂ
- Q-Bank
- Formula sheet for quick reference
- Interactive Live Classes
- Expert CFA Instructors
- 30+ Hours Live Sessions
- Tailored Questions
- Extended Instructor Comments
- Weekly Update Video
- 6 Mentor Hours
- Reading videos archive when package expires – available for 3 years
- One-Fee-To-Pass
– if unsuccessful in the 2026 exam attempt, package access (for the same Level) will be extended to the candidate’s next exam date at no charge
– NEW: For 2023 packages and onwards the OFTP will include exam deferrals; candidates will be required to provide the registration receipt for the new exam date for their subscription to be extended.
** further details can be found within the Terms & Conditions
Package subscriptions for the 2026 CFAI exams are for current CFA candidates EXCLUSIVELY; non-CFA candidates are restricted from purchase (verification may be required).
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**IF you have already purchased a Level I package for a previous year, you could be eligible for a credit to be applied to the package price.
The credit MUST be applied before completing the order; it is NOT available after the purchase is completed.
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Meet Your Instructors
Richie Owens, CFA
Richie Owens, a CFA® Charterholder, has over two decades of teaching experience in both traditional and online platforms. With a Master’s in Economics from Edinburgh University and a background in risk and assurance at KPMG, Richie has conducted CFA® review sessions globally. Since earning his CFA® charter in 2008, he has been a key instructor at markmeldrum.com, providing online video instruction and live office hours for Level I and II CFA® candidates.
Darrin Kerr, CFA, CAIA, FRM
Darrin Kerr has over a decade of experience teaching all three CFA® levels. Formerly an Equity Research Analyst at Merrill Lynch in both New York and Sao Paulo, his expertise spans Financial Statement Analysis, Equities, and more. Darrin holds a B.S. dual major in Accounting and Finance from Marquette University and earned his CFA® charter in 2007. He also designs various professional courses including financial modeling, valuation, investor relations, and more.
Mack Sawatsky, CFA
Mack Sawatsky has been a core part of the Meldrum team since 2020, specializing in content development and student support. He helps CFA® candidates navigate complex concepts across all three levels, refining study materials and addressing candidate queries. As a CFA® Charterholder, Mack is dedicated to ensuring students master the curriculum with clarity and confidence.
Schedule - Live Classes
The instructor led program includes 30+ hours of live online workshop sessions that will focus on important areas of the curriculum. The two-hour sessions will be interactive, giving candidates the opportunity to ask questions as our expert instructors explain and demonstrate the application of key concepts using a variety of questions and illustrations. Each session will be recorded and available to view after the event.
Below are the schedules for the May 2026 and August 2026 live sessions
May 2026 Schedule
**ALL times showing below are in Eastern timezone
-> please ensure you are confirming your own Time Zone conversion.
| Quantitative Methods |
| Mentor |
Topics |
Time |
| Richie |
Quantitative Methods (LM 2) |
Jan 26th 5:00 PM |
| Richie |
Quantitative Methods (LM 7,8,9,10) |
Jan 30th 11:00 AM |
| Fixed Income |
| Mentor |
Topics |
Time |
| Richie |
Fixed Income (LM 6,7,8,9) |
Feb 3rd 5:00 PM |
| Richie |
Fixed Income (LM 10,11,12,13) |
Feb 6th 11:00 AM |
| Derivatives |
| Mentor |
Topics |
Time |
| Richie |
Derivatives (LM 4,5,6,7) |
Feb 9th 5:00 PM |
| Richie |
Derivatives (LM 8,9,10) |
Feb 12th 11:00 AM |
| Richie |
Derivatives |
Feb 24th 5:00 PM |
| Financial Statement Analysis |
| Mentor |
Topics |
Time |
| Darrin Kerr |
Financial Statement Analysis (LM 7,8) |
Feb 18th 5:00 PM |
| Darrin Kerr |
Financial Statement Analysis (LM 6,9) |
Feb 23rd 11:00 AM |
| Darrin Kerr |
Financial Statement Analysis (LM 2,4,5) |
Feb 26th 5:00 PM |
| Alternative Investments |
| Mentor |
Topics |
Time |
| Darrin Kerr |
Alternative Investments (LM 2,3,4,5,6) |
Mar 4th 11:00 AM |
| Equity Investments |
| Mentor |
Topics |
Time |
| Mack Sawatsky, CFA |
Equity Investments (LM 8) |
Mar 6th 5:00 PM |
| Portfolio Management |
| Mentor |
Topics |
Time |
| Darrin Kerr |
Portfolio Management (LM 1,2) |
Mar 9th 11:00 AM |
| Corporate Issuers |
| Mentor |
Topics |
Time |
| Mack Sawatsky, CFA |
Corporate Issuers (LM 1,3,4) |
Mar 12th 5:00 PM |
| Ethics |
| Mentor |
Topics |
Time |
| Darrin Kerr |
Ethics (LM 3,4) |
Mar 24th 11:00 AM |
| Review |
| Mentor |
Topics |
Time |
| Darrin Kerr |
Final Review |
Mar 30th 11:00 AM |
August 2026 Schedule
**ALL times showing below are in Eastern timezone
-> please ensure you are confirming your own Time Zone conversion.
| Quantitative Methods |
| Instructor |
Topics |
Time |
| Richie |
Quantitative Methods (LM 2) |
May 4th 5:00 PM |
| Richie |
Quantitative Methods (LM 7,8,9,10) |
May 8th 11:00 AM |
| Fixed Income |
| Instructor |
Topics |
Time |
| Richie |
Fixed Income (LM 6,7,8,9) |
May 12th 5:00 PM |
| Richie |
Fixed Income (LM 10,11,12,13) |
May 15th 11:00 AM |
| Derivatives |
| Instructor |
Topics |
Time |
| Richie |
Derivatives (LM 4,5,6,7) |
May 18th 5:00 PM |
| Richie |
Derivatives (LM 8,9,10) |
May 21st 11:00 AM |
| Financial Statement Analysis |
| Instructor |
Topics |
Time |
| Darrin Kerr |
Financial Statement Analysis (LM 7,8) |
May 27th 5:00 PM |
| Darrin Kerr |
Financial Statement Analysis (LM 6,9) |
Jun 2nd 11:00 AM |
| Darrin Kerr |
Financial Statement Analysis (LM 2,4,5) |
Jun 4th 5:00 PM |
| Alternative Investments |
| Instructor |
Topics |
Time |
| Darrin Kerr |
Alternative Investments (LM 2,3,4,5,6) |
Jun 8th 11:00 AM |
| Equity Investments |
| Instructor |
Topics |
Time |
| Mack Sawatsky, CFA |
Equity Investments (LM 8) |
Jun 12th 5:00 PM |
| Portfolio Management |
| Instructor |
Topics |
Time |
| Darrin Kerr |
Portfolio Management (LM 1,2) |
Jun 15th 11:00 AM |
| Corporate Issuers |
| Instructor |
Topics |
Time |
| Mack Sawatsky, CFA |
Corporate Issuers (LM 1,3,4) |
Jun 18th 5:00 PM |
| Economics |
| Instructor |
Topics |
Time |
| Mack Sawatsky, CFA |
Economics (LM 3,4,8) |
Jun 24th 11:00 AM |
| Ethics |
| Instructor |
Topics |
Time |
| Darrin Kerr |
Ethics (LM 3,4) |
Jun 30th 11:00 AM |
| Review |
| Instructor |
Topics |
Time |
| Darrin Kerr |
Final Review |
Jul 6th 11:00 AM |