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An Expert's Honest Guide to Breaking into High Finance

Investment banking recruiting moves faster than ever. In this episode of The Coffee Chat, 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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The Recruiting Mindset That Earned Her a Junior Year Banking Offer

From building technical skills from scratch to leveraging coffee chats and staying proactive, Hadley shares practical advice for students looking to break into investment banking.

Episode 48 | May 11, 2026

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How Persistent Networking Landed Him an Investment Banking Career

Learn how persistent networking and disciplined preparation helped Eric land an investment banking role.

Episode 46 | April 13, 2026

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The Program Turning MSU Students Into Wall Street Analysts

Learn how the Financial Markets Institute at Michigan State University identifies top talent early and builds the technical, professional, and interpersonal skills needed to succeed in competitive Wall Street recruiting.

Episode 45 | March 30, 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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