What is a Certified Investment Management Analyst or CIMA?
Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA) professionals provide objective investment advice and guidance to both individuals and institutions. The CIMA professional integrates a complex body of investment knowledge and applies it systematically and ethically to assist clients in making prudent investment decisions. Today, the industry recognizes the CIMA designation as the highest standard in consulting expertise. The CIMA designation belongs to an elite few in the investment profession. It represents the highest level of credibility, integrity, and most importantly, knowledge. Clients seek consultants who reflect the highest level of professionalism combined with financial expertise—all of which the CIMA designation indicates. As the premier designation in the industry, the CIMA program offers an intense educational experience focusing on asset allocation, manager search and selection, investment policy, and performance measurement. The CIMA program concludes with IMCA study thro
