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From Electrician’s Apprentice to Investment Banking Intern

Iowa State junior Anthony Ellis took an unconventional route into investment banking. After spending a gap year as an electrician’s apprentice, Anthony found greater clarity about his career goals and ultimately earned a 2027 investment banking internship at Lincoln International.

Episode 55 | Oct 5, 2026

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Say Yes to Everything Freshman Year, Then Go All In

Ben speaks with University of Illinois junior Tej about his path from exploring opportunities freshman year to earning a private equity internship at Water Street Healthcare Partners and an upcoming JPMorgan M&A analyst position.

Episode 54 | September 21, 2026

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An Expert's Honest Guide to Breaking into High Finance

Bentley University's Mary Ellen Ryan shares an honest look at recruiting timelines, networking, technical preparation, and what students can do early in college to position themselves for success in high finance.

Episode 53 | Sept 7, 2026

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How He Landed 2 Banking Internships Before Junior Year

University of Illinois student Jimmy shares how he secured both a sophomore internship at Morningstar and a junior-year Investment Banking Summer Analyst offer at J.P. Morgan.

Episode 52 | Jul 6, 2026

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How a Hotel School Student Landed a Wells Fargo Banking Offer

Darren, a Cornell Hotel School student and president of the Banking at Cornell club, shares how he leveraged networking, differentiated his background, and landed a Wells Fargo investment banking internship.

Episode 51 | Jun 22, 2026

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Should You Choose Wealth Management Over Investment Banking?

Yash shares how he chose wealth management over investment banking, and the recruiting strategies that helped him secure a role with J.P. Morgan Private Bank.

Episode 50 | June 8, 2026

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How Being a Pre-Med Student Helped Him Land a Top IB Internship

Magnus shares how a pre-med background, a passion for healthcare, and authentic networking helped him transition into investment banking and land a 2027 Junior Summer Internship with TripleTree.

Episode 49 | May 25, 2026

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Join student leaders, faculty, finance professionals, and Adventis-certified students as they share insights on recruiting, interviews, career development, and industry trends. Whether you're a freshman exploring your path or gearing up for summer internships, each episode offers practical advice to help you get ahead.

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