The CMT Association is a non-profit, global, professional organization of technical analysts headquartered in New York City. The CMT Association certifies that an individual is competent in the use of technical analysis via the Chartered Market Technician (CMT) designation. The CMT Association is a non-profit, global, professional organization of technical analysts headquartered in New York City. The CMT Association certifies that an individual is competent in the use of technical analysis via the Chartered Market Technician (CMT) designation.