The Phoenix CFA Society announced its board of directors for 2007-08, which includes three North Central residents.

Robert Boschee, board president, currently serves as a wealth management advisor for Merrill Lynch. In addition to guiding the Phoenix CFA Society board, Boschee also sits on the finance board for Arizona State University Alumni Association and is a liaison board member for the Arizona State University Foundation.

Peter Eickelberg, vice president/program chair, is an investment officer at Keats, Connelly & Associates. He brings more than seven years of licensed securities experience to the board.

Chris Orkild, outgoing president, has been in the financial industry for 14 years. He currently serves as vice president and Senior Investment Manager for Wells Fargo Private Asset Management.

All board members hold the Chartered Financial Analyst® designation, globally recognized as the gold standard for investment practitioners.

Founded in 1959, the Phoenix CFA Society promotes ethical and professional standards within the investment industry and educates the public regarding the value of working with CFA-designated practitioners. For more information, visit www.phoenixcfa.org.