Mark Meldrum

★★★★★3.4 / 5 · desk research review

Mark Meldrum is a CFA exam prep platform led by Dr. Mark Meldrum, a university-trained finance professor and instructor who delivers in-depth, university-style video lectures and practice questions for all three levels of the CFA exam, widely regarded as one of the top CFA prep resources on YouTube and Reddit.

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Editorial scorecard

Pass-rate lift

55/100

One-Fee-To-Pass For 2023 packages and onwards: updated content provided until you pass this Level – unsuccessful attempts AND deferrals. Source

Content depth

80/100

These videos are based directly on the learning modules from the CFAI text; they are lecture-like in format and follow the CFA curriculum VERY closely – LOS by LOS. Source

Practice bank

70/100

Question Bank Thousands of exam-style practice questions to reinforce key concepts and test your knowledge. Source

Support

85/100

Complete Level 3 prep with live instruction and direct faculty access, built for candidates who want more than self-study...6 Mentor Hours ($450 value) Our CFA Charterholder mentors who used MM while studying provide one-on-one sessions... Source

Budget fit

50/100

2027 Level 1 Packages Self-Study $440 USD - View Course Source

Experience

80/100

App Access App for offline video viewing: Android – Available on Play Store IOS – Available on App Store...Study Planner Source

SCORED OCTOBER 16, 2026

§·THE VERDICT

What works

+Deep conceptual teaching especially for CFA/finance exams
+Affordable compared to competitors
+High-quality video explanations

Trade-offs

−Less polished platform UX
−Limited interactive/adaptive features
−Minimal live support or coaching

§·OUR REVIEW

Mark Meldrum's CFA video lectures follow the CFA Institute curriculum LOS by LOS. Packages include a question bank of thousands of exam-style questions, a study planner, and an app for offline video viewing on Android and iOS. Packages expire after the 2027 exam window you choose, and reading videos stay available for 3 years after that. On the instructor-led packages, the One-Fee-To-Pass policy extends access to your next exam date at no charge if you don't pass, including after deferrals.

Level I packages cost from $440 for self-study to $1,630 for instructor-led online with Applied Analysis.

Best for

CFA candidates who want lecture videos that follow the curriculum closely.

Not for

Candidates who want live instruction at a low price; instructor-led packages start at $1,310.

PRACTICE QUESTIONS: Thousands of exam-style practice questions to reinforce key concepts and test your knowledge.
GUARANTEE: One-Fee-To-Pass (Instructor-Led packages): if unsuccessful in the 2027 exam, access is extended to your next exam date at no charge; includes deferrals.
ACCESS WINDOW: Until your chosen 2027 exam window; reading-video archive for 3 years after

§·PRICING TIERS

Tier	Price	Verified
2027 Level 1 Packages Self-Study	$440 USD	October 15, 2026
2027 Level 1 Packages Self-Study + Applied Analysis	$750 USD	October 15, 2026
2027 Level 1 Packages Instructor-Led Online	$1,310 USD	October 15, 2026
2027 Level 1 Packages Instructor-Led Online + Applied Analysis	$1,630 USD	October 15, 2026