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ABOUT

The Penn State Finance Society
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The Penn State Finance Society was founded in 2009 with the mission to expose its members to careers in finance, provide access to guest speakers and alumni, and improve networking and internship opportunities. To date, the Finance Society has grown to expose its members to all avenues of finance and professionals from the Fortune 500. 

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Director of MAG

Luke Palma

lukepalma25@gmail.com

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University Standing: Sophomore

Major: Finance

From: Canonsburg, Pennsylvania

Other Involvement: Penn State Asset Management Group, Wall Street Boot Camp, Penn State Derivatives Association

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The Executive Board

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President

Mike Knapp

mek5974@psu.edu

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University Standing: Senior

Major: Finance

Minor: Economics

Other Involvement: ECON 304 TA, Wall Street Boot Camp, Economics Association, THON

Professional Experience: Vicus Capital (Investment Management and Research), Valhalla Business Advisors (Finance and Business Development), Periscope Wealth Management (Financial Advisory)

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VP of Internal Relations

Ryan Schuler

rls6422@psu.edu

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University Standing: Senior

Major: Finance

Minor: Management Information Systems 

Other Involvement: Philanthropic Fantasy Sports

Professional Experience: Karr Barth Associates (Wealth Management)

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VP of External Relations

Justin Linale

jwl6267@psu.edu

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University Standing: Senior

Major: Finance

Other Involvement: Economics Association, THON

Professional Experience: RBC Wealth Management (Private Client Group), Atlas Consulting Group (Business and Operations)

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Chief Operating Officer

Jack Cosgrove
jqc6797@psu.edu
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University Standing: Junior

Majors: Finance and Accounting

Other Involvement: Penn State Club Cycling

Professional Experience: Delaware River Port Authority (Finance), GlacierPoint Enterprises (Accounting) 

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Sector Director

Yifan Bu

yjb5091@psu.edu

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University Standing: Senior

Major: Finance 

Minors: Information Sciences & Technology and Art History

Other Involvement: UPUA, Student Fee Board

Professional Experience: Wells Fargo (Sales and Trading), AmeriHealth Caritas (Audit)

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Treasurer

Zack Groger
zxg5152@psu.edu
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University Standing: Senior

Major: Finance 

Minor: Political Science

Other Involvement: THON, Ayuda-7, Residence Assistance 

Professional Experience: J.M. Smucker Co. (Net Revenue Optimization), Regal Hospitality (Financial Analysis), Whitestone (Financial Analysis)

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Secretary

Cam Pitchford
cvp5680@psu.edu
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University Standing: Senior

Majors: Finance and Accounting

Other Involvement: MIS 250 TA, THON Finance Committee CM

Professional Experience: UPMC (Insurance FP&A and Accounting)

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Senior Advisor

Greg Bianchi
grb5320@psu.edu
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University Standing: Graduate Student (MBA)

Undergraduate Major: Finance 

Undergraduate Minor: Information Systems Management

Other Involvement: PSFIA, Peck's Markets, Alpha Tau Omega, THON

Professional Experience: StoneX Group Inc. (Clearing and Execution Services), Ameriprise Financial Services (Asset Management)

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