Since partnering with Bentley University, Adventis has empowered students with the technical skills and confidence they need to break into highly competitive careers in finance. Through the Financial Modeling Certification® (FMC®) Program, students not only gain real-world proficiency in Excel and financial modeling but also access career-defining opportunities to stand out in the investment banking recruiting process. Ryan, a driven Bentley student, exemplifies how early engagement with the FMC® Program can pave the way to success at elite firms like Lazard.

Student Success Story: Ryan’s Path to Investment Banking

Ryan, the incoming President of Bentley’s Investment Banking Club, began his journey with Adventis earlier than others in his class, enrolling in an Adventis boot camp during the second semester of his freshman year. With clarity on his career goals from the outset, Ryan recognized the Adventis FMC® Program as a launchpad that could give him a significant head start. At a time when most students are still discovering what investment banking is, Ryan was already building the technical foundation required to compete for internships at the highest level.

“I learned so much during that boot camp—Adventis gave me the strong foundation I needed, especially while taking my intro finance and accounting courses. Everything started to click. It completely shaped the way I approached technical interviews and networking.”

By the end of that summer, Ryan had earned his FMC® Level I Certification and felt confident navigating Excel and modeling exercises, putting him ahead of his peers by the start of sophomore year.

Why Adventis Became Ryan’s Edge

For Ryan, Adventis delivered more than just technical fluency—it created career momentum:

• Excel and Modeling Proficiency:

  “The Adventis certification enabled me to be pretty strong in Excel by the end of the summer. That alone gave me a leg up coming into sophomore year.”

• Preparedness for Interviews:

  “The behavioral modules—from structuring your story to answering technicals—were super valuable. I was using that content all the way through my final superday.”

• Confidence Through Competency:

  “By sophomore year, it was clear I was ahead of most of my class. The early prep I did through Adventis made that possible.”

Ryan emphasized that Adventis was more than a single weekend—it gave him a learning framework he revisited throughout recruiting. Because Adventis provided asynchronous videos that complemented the live boot camp, Ryan could progress towards the certification.

From Bentley to Lazard

Thanks to the head start and depth of knowledge provided by Adventis, Ryan successfully navigated the highly competitive investment banking recruiting process. He secured a 2026 Summer Analyst position at Lazard, one of the world's premier financial advisory firms.

"Adventis was a huge value add. I still recommend it to younger students who want to get into banking. If you're serious about recruiting, you need this kind of training early."

Ryan's story underscores the tangible impact of Adventis’s FMC® Program: real technical skills, clear interview preparation, and a proven edge in the competitive recruiting landscape. For students looking to follow in his footsteps, Adventis delivers unmatched ROI.

As he steps into his role as president of Bentley's Investment Banking Club, Ryan is building on the momentum he gained through Adventis. At Bentley, Adventis is more than a certification—it's a catalyst for student success.

“If more students came in already certified, or at least engaged with Adventis, it would help us create a stronger pipeline of talent. The students who truly commit to the certification tend to be the ones who land the best roles.”