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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: Junior

Major: Finance

Minor: Economics

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

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

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VP of Internal Relations

Sal Craparotta

sjc6499@psu.edu

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University Standing: Senior

Major: Finance

Other Involvement: Pi Kappa Alpha, Real Estate Boot Camp

Professional Experience: PWC (Global Structuring), TubeCo (Finance)

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VP of External Relations

Justin Linale

jwl6267@psu.edu

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University Standing: Junior

Major: Finance

Other Involvement: Economics Association, THON

Professional Experience: Atlas Consulting Group

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Chief Operating Officer

Jake Benner
jrb7150@psu.edu
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University Standing: Junior

Major: Finance

Minor: Information Systems Management

Other Involvement: Alpha Tau Omega, PSU Club Baseball

Professional Experience: Lord, Abbett & Co. (Advisor Consulting)

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Sector Director

Yifan Bu

yjb5091@psu.edu

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University Standing: Junior

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

Matt Ricapito
mjr6528@psu.edu
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University Standing: Junior

Major: Finance 

Minor: Economics

Other Involvement: PSFIA, PSIA, Wall Street Boot Camp, Club Golf

Professional Experience: RTX (Finance)

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Secretary

Cam Pitchford
cvp5680@psu.edu
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University Standing: Junior

Majors: Finance and Accounting

Other Involvement: MIS 250 TA, THON Finance Committee CM

Professional Experience: UPMC (Corporate Finance)

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Senior Advisor

Greg Bianchi
grb5320@psu.edu
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University Standing: Senior

Major: Finance 

Minor: Information Systems Management

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

Professional Experience: Ameriprise Financial Services (Asset Management)

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