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Should I use Markmeldrum?

Have questions about CFA Level 3 and our new Instructor-Led program? Bring them to our Oct 13 webinar. - markmeldrum.com

· 3 days ago

Buy Mark Meldrum if you learn best from full-length lectures and want depth across all three CFA levels. Skip it if you need condensed notes, free materials, or responsive support.

Confidence

Medium. Based on 30+ public sources; no published prices appeared in the evidence.

Ratings

  • Value for money
  • Ease of use
  • Feature depth
  • Support quality
  • Security posture

Pricing

Level 1 Packages

Not published in reviewed sources

ModelNot disclosed
Monthly feesNot disclosed
HardwareNot disclosed
Free tierNo
Level 2 PackagesNot published in reviewed sources
Level 3 PackagesNot published in reviewed sources

Best for

  • Lecture-first learners at any CFA level
  • Level 3 essay and case-study preppers
  • Self-study candidates who want depth over summaries

Not for

  • Candidates with limited study hours; the videos consume too much time
  • Budget hunters; the official CFA curriculum comes free with registration
  • Buyers who want a cheap question bank only
  • Anyone expecting CFA Institute endorsement; that endorsement does not exist

Gotchas - check before you buy

medium

Tutoring costs extra beyond package prices

medium

Deleted Reddit thread titles customer service 'pathetic and cheats'

medium

Guess: subscriptions are per level, so a retake year costs again; check access windows

low

CFA Institute does not endorse, promote, or warrant this prep

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Lecture library spans all three CFA levels
  • Case studies and Applied Series go beyond exam basics
  • Mobile apps let candidates practice on the go
  • Generally more affordable than UWorld CFA packages
  • Comparison sites report Reddit users generally favor the lectures

Cons

  • Long videos consume too much study time for some candidates
  • Some candidates call the Level 1 content overrated
  • Candidates question whether video quality dropped after the CeriFi acquisition
  • A deleted Reddit post calls customer service pathetic
  • Tutoring costs an additional fee on top of packages

Sources & method

- 15 sources - No known vulnerabilities found in the sources reviewed.

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Key stats

  • Value for money: 3/5

    Rating

  • Not published in reviewed sources

    Starting price

  • 15

    Sources

  • Analyzed

  • Value for money: 3/5. Cheaper than UWorld, but Reddit debates the worth.
  • Ease of use: 3/5. Mobile apps help, but long videos drain time.
  • Feature depth: 4/5. Huge lecture library, case studies, Applied Series.
  • Support quality: 2/5. Reddit thread calls customer service pathetic.
  • Security posture: 4/5. Security page published; no public incidents found.
  • I, II, III CFA levels covered Official prep provider, all three levels
  • Yes Free trial Listed in site navigation
  • iOS + Android Mobile apps App Store and Google Play listings
  • 12+ threads Reddit debate Active r/CFA discussion on value

Pricing

Level 1 Packages

Not published in reviewed sources

  • Full Level 1 curriculum
  • Guess: videos, question bank, mocks

Level 2 Packages

Not published in reviewed sources

  • Full Level 2 curriculum
  • Guess: videos, question bank, mocks

Level 3 Packages

Not published in reviewed sources

  • New Instructor-Led program
  • Case studies in portfolio management

Security

No known vulnerabilities found in the sources reviewed.

What users say

Candidates praise the lecture depth, but many warn the videos eat study time, and some question quality after the CeriFi acquisition.

“Mark Meldrum videos consume too much of my learni...”
Reddit, r/CFA
“I love love Mark Meldrum- I found that he wanted...”
Reddit, r/CFA
“Mark Meldrum's content, for L1, is slightly overrated”
Reddit, r/CFA thread title

Alternatives

Compare Markmeldrum with each alternative.

  • Kaplan Schweser

    Condensed notes and mocks; the classic CFA prep rival.

  • AnalystPrep

    Cheaper question banks and mocks for all three levels.

    Markmeldrum vs AnalystPrep
  • UWorld CFA

    Visual qbank-first prep; costs more than Meldrum.

  • CFA Institute curriculum

    Free with exam registration; the official source material.

Full analysis

Based on 30+ public sources; no published prices appeared in the evidence.

Deep CFA lectures with loyal fans, but long videos, extra tutoring fees, and support complaints. Try the free official curriculum first.

Methodology

Based on 30+ public sources; no published prices appeared in the evidence.

Read how a report is made.

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