One of the primary goals of the Financial Markets Program is to provide "hands-on" learning. Through not only the Financial Markets Lab, but through experiencing the financial industry first hand and real time.
Communications Sector
Nicholas Duda Nick graduated from Burnsville High School in 2015 and is currently a senior at the University of |
Consumer Discretionary Sector
Sam Moorhead Sam graduated from Warroad High School in 2016 and is currently a senior at the University of Minnesota Duluth. Sam will graduate in May of 2020 with a B.B.A in Financial Markets Finance and a minor in Accounting. This year, Sam is also participating in the CFA Institute Research Challenge to gain a better understanding of equity analysis. Sam also served as an assistant captain on the UMD Men’s Club Hockey team during the 2017-2018 season where he has since retired. Sam has been an active member of the Investment Club at UMD since he was a freshman and this year will take on the role of Social Chair for the club. Sam also currently works at Bank of America Merrill where he is a part of the Sieh Henderson group working as a seasonal associate. Upon graduation, Sam plans to acquire his CFA designation while pursuing a challenging career in the Financial Services Industry. |
Nicholas Speltz ![]() Nicholas graduated from Coon Rapids High School in 2016, and is currently a Senior at the University of Minnesota Duluth. Nicholas is majoring in Financial Markets Finance and Minoring in Economics, and will be graduating in the Spring of 2020. Nicholas is a member of the Investment Club, a tutor for the University Library, and has worked as a research assistant for the Labovitz School of Business and Economics during his time at UMD. This past Summer, Nicholas interned with 3M in the Treasury organization where he worked with the banking team on projects related to commercial banking relationships. Nicholas will be participating in the CFA Institute Research Challenge this fall. In his free time, Nicholas enjoys following Minnesota sports, visiting his cabin, and spending time with good friends. Upon graduation, Nicholas plans on pursuing a career in the Financial Services Industry, as well as pursue a CFA designation or an MBA from a prestigious university. |
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Consumer Staples Sector
Brandon Rud ![]() Brandon graduated from Blaine High School in 2017 and is currently a junior at the University of Minnesota Duluth. Brandon expects to graduate in December of 2020 with a B.B.A in Financial Markets Finance. Last summer, Brandon interned remotely for Tigress Financial Partners in their equity research division. In addition to participating in the Financial Markets Program, Brandon is partaking in the CFA Research Challenge this year. Brandon is an officer of UMD’s investment club has been a member since his freshman year. Brandon’s interests outside of school include fishing, hunting, wakeboarding, and skiing. Upon graduation, Brandon plans to pursue his CFA or CFP designation and start his career in the Financial Services Industry. |
Ben Thelen ![]() Ben graduated from Mounds View High School in 2017 and is currently a senior at the University of Minnesota Duluth. Ben will be graduating in May, 2020 with a B.B.A in Financial Markets-Finance. Throughout the summer, Ben interned at BNC National Bank working as a Financial Analyst Intern. As a Financial Analyst intern he helped manage the company’s balance sheet, interest rate risk, and liquidity. Ben’s favorite hobbies include trick skiing, photography, and investing. He has been a part of UMD’s Skiing, and Photography Clubs since 2017. After graduation he plan on obtaining his CFA designation, and perusing a career in portfolio management. |
Energy Sector
Maxwell Carlos ![]() Maxwell graduated from Anoka High School in 2016 and is currently a senior at the University of Minnesota |
Jack Jenson ![]() Jack is a graduate of Eagan High School and spent a year postgrad playing junior hockey in |
Financial Sector
Rory Bakke ![]() Rory graduated from Cook County High School in 2016 and is currently a senior at the University of Minnesota Duluth. He will graduate in May of 2020 with a B.B.A. in Financial Markets Finance. During his senior year, Rory interned at Wells Fargo Private Bank in Duluth, where he expanded both his communication and research skills within the Financial Services Industry. Rory is looking forward to growing his understanding of financial markets as he gains proficiency through the LSBE Financial Markets Program. Rory’s interests include watching sports, personal investing, as well as spending time with friends and family. Upon graduation, Rory plans to pursue a career in the Financial Services Industry. |
Austin Knapp ![]() Austin graduated from Hopkins High School in 2016 and is currently a senior at the University of Minnesota Duluth pursuing a B.B.A. in Financial Markets Finance. Over the summer Austin was a Finance Intern at Polaris Industries where he worked with Logistics Finance. Austin is on track to graduate in May 2020 and is looking forward to the next challenges that life presents, utilizing the financial knowledge that he has gained in the program. Outside of Investing, Austin enjoys building cars, as well as spending time outdoors exploring new places and socializing with friends. |
Healthcare Sector
Sarah Harrison ![]() Sarah graduated from Orono High School in 2016 and is currently a senior at the University of |
Jordan Thorpe ![]() Jordan graduated from Waconia High School in 2017 and is currently a senior at the University of Minnesota |
Industrials Sector
Lucas Aubin ![]() Lucas graduated from Blaine High School in 2017 and is currently a senior at the University of |
Sydney Brodt ![]() Sydney graduated from Mounds View High School in 2016 and is currently a senior at the University of |
Zane Peterson ![]() Zane graduated from Denfeld High School in 2016 and is currently a senior at the University of |
Technology Sector
Sean Grote ![]() Sean graduated from Milton High School in 2016 and is currently a senior at the University of Minnesota |
Wayne Lefebvre ![]() Wayne graduated from Zimmerman High School in 2016. He is currently a senior at the |
Incoming Participants
Alex Koncilja Alex graduated from Roseville High School in 2017 and is currently a junior at the University of |
Max Michaelis Max graduated from Elk River High School in 2017 and is currently a junior at the University of |
Nathan Brand Nathan graduated from De La Salle High School in 2017. He is a current junior at the University of |
Andrew McClure Andrew graduated from Chaska High School in 2017 and is currently a junior at the University of |
Matt Laciskey Matt graduated from Blaine High School in 2017 and is currently a junior at the University of Minnesota |
Ben Meyers Ben graduated from Elk River High School in 2017 and is currently a junior at the University of |
Bennett Kerfeld Bennett graduated from Chaska High School in 2017 and is currently a junior at the University of |
Pat Ruhland Pat graduated from Shakopee High School in 2017 and is currently a junior at the University of Minnesota Duluth. Pat expects to graduate in the spring of 2021 with B.B.A in Financial Markets Finance and a minor in Accounting. Pat is searching for an internship for the summer of 2020 in the Financial Service Industry. In his spare time Pat likes to watch sports, hunt, fish, and hangout with family and friends. Upon graduation, Pat plans to pursue a career in the Financial Services Industry and obtain his CFA designation. |