Private Equity Research Analysts and Associates

Private equity professionals do not belong to unions. Some join professional associations such as the Association for Financial Professionals (AFP) and the Association of Women in Alternative Investing. The CFA Institute, Chartered Alternate Investment Analyst Association, AFP, and other organizations provide certification to finance professionals. The American Investment Council (formerly the Private Equity Growth Capital Council) is a membership organization of leading private equity firms. The council’s mission is to “advance access to capital, job creation, retirement security, innovation, and economic growth in the United States by promoting responsible long-term investment.”