Reach out to Peer Industry Advisors and the Boehly Center Advisor via email. Click on their pictures to find their contact information.
Advising
Peer Industry Advisors for Financial Services
Weekly Schedule Availability: Monday 11:30AM-1:30PM and 4-6PM, Wednesday 11:30AM-1:30PM, Thursday 2-4PM
Focus: Consulting, Hedge Funds/Quant
Leadership/Professional Experience: TA for BUAD 323 Financial Management and BUAD 492 Finance and Data Analytics, Previous Smart Woman Securities President, 2023 Women’s Stock Pitch Team
Weekly Schedule Availability: Nights 7PM-9PM
Focus: Investment Banking, M&A and Restructuring, Real Estate Valuation, Transaction Processes
Leadership/Professional Experience: Finance Academy VP, Mason Investment Club (MIC) Sector Analyst, Founder of Investment Banking Club, Previous internships at Perella Weinberg Partners, Healthpeak Properties, CenterSquare
Weekly Schedule Availability: MW 10AM-5PM, TH 4PM-6PM
Focus: Private Wealth Management
Leadership/Professional Experience: Finance Academy Officer, Corporate Valuation & Credit Analysis TA, JP Morgan Private Bank Summer Analyst Head of Peer Industry Advisors, Sigma Pi Philanthropy Chair, Club Lacrosse Treasurer
Weekly Schedule Availability: Mondays 11AM-2PM, Tuesdays 2PM-4PM, Wednesdays 11AM-1PM, Fridays 10AM-12PM
Focus: Networking, Resumes, Cover Letters
Leadership/Professional Experience: Finance Academy Vice President, Internship experience in commodities, Research Assistant in SNaPP Lab, Orientation Aide, Club Swim Treasurer
Weekly Schedule Availability: Weekdays after 3PM, Saturdays all day
Focus: Accounting and Financial Statements
Leadership/Professional Experience: Treasurer in fraternity, Peer Mentor to 5 students last year, Interned at JP Morgan MMBSI after sophomore year
Weekly Schedule Availability: MW 10AM-5PM, TTH After 3:30PM, Friday 9AM-5PM
Focus: Investment Banking & Capital Markets
Leadership/Professional Experience: B.F. Saul Investment Trust Acquisitions and Development Intern, KPMG Rotational Intern, Alpha Kappa Psi VP of Professional Development, Boehly Center Intern
Weekly Schedule Availability: Monday 11:30AM-2:30PM, Wednesday/Friday 11:30AM-5:30PM, Tuesday/Thursday 12:30PM-5:30PM
Focus: Commercial Banking, Credit Analysis, Private Credit, Middle Market Banking
Professional Experience: Credit Analysis Intern at Citizens & Farmers Bank, Leveraged Finance Intern at MidCap Financial
Leadership Experience: Former President Alpha Kappa Psi @ W&M, Orientation Area Director, Kappa Alpha Philanthropy Chair, Tour Guide
Weekly Schedule Availability: Tuesday After 3:30PM, Thursday After 3:30PM, Friday After 2:00PM
Focus: Alternative Investments & Economics
Leadership/Professional Experience: 2024 US Credit Group Summer Analyst at Oak Hill Advisors, Private Equity Energy Extern at L.S. Power, London School of Economics Summer 2023 Program, Mason Investment Club & Finance Academy, Student Conduct Council Parliamentarian, Club Golf Secretary, Griffin School Partnership Volunteer Tutor
Weekly Schedule Availability: MW 12-3PM, TH 4-5PM, Friday 10-12PM
Focus: Private Wealth Management Recruiting
Leadership/Professional Experience: Financial Analyst at Real Estate Firm, Summer Analyst at JP Morgan Private Bank
Weekly Schedule Availability: MW 3PM-5PM, TH 9AM-12PM, Friday 11AM-12PM
Focus: Private Equity/Credit
Leadership/Professional Experience: Finance Academy Co-President, Corporate Valuation & Credit Analysis TA, Curtis & Co Summer Analyst, Eldridge Industries Summer Associate
Business & Other Advising
Virtual and In-Person Advising – This option is for scheduling an appointment for a specific advisor/topic or a longer conversation than Quick Advising. Choose between in-person, phone, or Zoom modes through TribeCareers or by calling 757-221-3231.
In-Person Quick Advising – Drop by Monday – Thursday between 2 – 4 p.m., when classes are in session, in the Cohen Career Center Atrium for 15–20-minute sessions. This is the best option if you have a quick question or need immediate advice with no appointment necessary. These are first-come, first-served.
Career Prep and Finance Coursework Resources
Types of Advising Available to Students
Advising: Academic Related
- Guidance on experiential and specialty course offerings
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Advising: Career & Professional Development Support
- General information about the financial services recruiting process
- Help with getting started with recruiting and/or advancing within recruiting processes
- Career exploration specific to careers in financial services
- Career and Internship search guidance specific to careers in financial services
- Interview preparation for careers in financial services
- Networking preparation and/or soft skills development guidance
- Requests for employer and alumni contacts/ recommendations
- Guidance on communicating with employers/ recruiters before and/or after interviews and position offers
Advising: Boehly Center Resources
- Would like to learn more about the Boehly Center’s resources
- Information about the Recognition Program
- Information about Boehly Center events & programs
- Guidance on how to get involved with the Boehly Center
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Advising: Just Because/Just Saying Hi
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Advising: Other
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Advising: Walk-Up Advising (non-scheduled appointments only)
- Academic Related
- Career & Professional Development Support
- General Questions about the Boehly Center
- Other
