11/22/2024
Meet this week’s , Chandler Lenkey! He graduated from CSUSM in 2019 with a bachelor’s degree in business administration.
After college, Chandler moved across the country to work with Northrop Grumman in Florida. “It was an incredible job with excellent opportunities for growth, but I felt a calling to make a deeper impact. After about two years, I packed my bags again and headed back to California to pursue a career as a Financial Advisor. I joined Merrill Lynch, quickly found success, and have never looked back. As a Financial Advisor, I focus on guiding my clients toward their most important financial goals—whether it’s retirement, purchasing a home, funding a loved one’s education, or creating a tax-efficient investment plan. It’s been an extremely rewarding journey, and I wouldn’t have it any other way.”
He said of his time as a student, “I wouldn’t be where I am today without the support, mentorship, and education I received at CSUSM. Every aspect of my time there played a role in my success, from my first general education speaking course to my senior capstone project.”
Chandler advises current CSUSM students “to get involved in extracurricular activities, whether that’s a club on campus, sports team, or Greek organization. Joining these groups helped me step outside my comfort zone, build leadership skills, and create lifelong friendships. The more you invest in your college experience, the more you’ll gain from it. College goes by quickly, so make the most of it and make it memorable.”
