Coming from a non-target school like the University of Tennessee, Charlie knew he needed to take ownership of his technical preparation if he wanted to land a top-tier investment banking role. While traditional resources left gaps, the Adventis Financial Modeling Certification® (FMC®) Program provided the structured, hands-on training he needed to bridge them—and ultimately helped him land a Summer Analyst role at Lazard.

Student Success Story: How Adventis Helped Charlie Break Through

Charlie was introduced to the Adventis Financial Modeling Certification® (FMC®) Program through a TCMS alum who had used it during his own recruiting process. After getting access, Charlie immediately saw the difference.

"The students that actually went through the program and were watching the videos, building the models—they had a much better understanding of how the financial statements actually work and how they're integrated with each other."

Unlike other technical resources that provide lecture-based resources, Adventis offered Charlie the opportunity to build real models and apply what he was learning.

"Other programs come to campus and do a two-day boot camp, and then you get certified. But if I asked those students to build a model, they couldn't. With Adventis, you actually learn the material and can apply it yourself."

Charlie emphasized that this level of real-world modeling experience gave him the confidence and capability to speak fluently in interviews. That technical depth paid off. Charlie successfully landed a highly competitive summer analyst position with Lazard, joining their Technology & Industrial Software M&A team in Charlotte.

"It helped me prepare better for this upcoming summer. Building out the model was really helpful as I'm getting ready to hit the desk."