Jake Birkett
I am an accounting and finance student graduating in May 2027. This past summer, I interned at CNA Financial working with their financial planning and analysis team. After graduation, I plan to pursue my CPA and work in corporate finance.
Connor Costley
I am in my final year at the University of Iowa, pursuing a Bachelor of Business Administration with double majors in Finance and Corporate Accounting. I am an Equity Research Analyst with the Henry Fund, a student-managed investment fund, where I gain hands-on experience in equity research, valuation, and portfolio analysis. I previously interned at UnitedHealth Group as a Finance and Accounting Development Program Intern. I am pursuing a career in investment management, where I can apply my background in valuation, financial modeling, and accounting analysis.
Landon Meyers
I am currently a BBA student at the University of Iowa Tippie College of Business with a focus in Finance and Risk Management & Insurance. I am scheduled to graduate in December 2026. I have spent the last 3 summers interning at First Wealth Financial Group in Clinton, IA, learning about becoming a financial advisor. I have already obtained my Life and Health Insurance licenses and am currently studying for the SIE Exam. After graduation, I plan to take the Series 7 and 66 exams and become a financial advisor somewhere.
Jackson Peer
I am currently a junior studying finance and accounting at the University of Iowa. Last summer, I interned at Principal Asset Management in Des Moines, IA, on their Investment Grade Fixed Income team. Following my junior year, I will be interning at Guggenheim Securities in Chicago, IL, as an Investment Banking Summer Analyst on their Technology and Services team, where I hope to return full-time.
Lino Padrón Reyes
I am pursuing a BBA in Finance and Accounting, with an expected graduation date of May 2027. I am a Henry Fund analyst, where I have gained experience in equity research, financial modeling, and valuation. I have also gained valuation experience through internships at RSM US LLP and Prairie Capital Advisors, working on business and ESOP valuations.
As a member of the Hart Fund, I look forward to developing my understanding of fixed income and portfolio management. After graduation, I hope to pursue a career in a valuation-focused role where I can continue developing my financial modeling and investment analysis skills.
Michael Schmeltzer
I am in my final semester at the University of Iowa pursuing my BBA in finance. Outside of the Hart Fund, I work as a flight instructor across eastern Iowa. After graduation, I plan to fly for a regional airline.
Erika Smiley
I am currently a senior at the University of Iowa, pursuing a bachelor's degree in finance in the Tippie College of Business. I previously interned at Lockton in Chicago and will be joining them as a Benefit Analyst after I graduate in May.
Megan Vertin
I am currently a senior at the University of Iowa, pursuing bachelor’s degrees in Finance, Corporate Accounting, and Business Analytics. Most recently, I interned with Principal Asset Management, where I worked in high yield fixed income. Following graduation, I plan to pursue a career in asset management.
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