Financial Management Association International - Student Programs

🏆 Congratulations to the Spring 2026 - $1,000,000 FMA Student Investing Challenge Winners!

Top three:
Simeon Boucher, SUNY Polytechnic Institute
Luke Barndt, Loyola University Maryland
Tommy Leifur, University of North Dakota

Top ten:
Joyell Amore, Pennsylvania State University Erie/Behrend
Tobias Jones, Eastern Michigan University
Damir Dizdarevic, SUNY Polytechnic Institute
Noah Yahnke, University of North Dakota
Cadence Rand, Pennsylvania State University Erie/Behrend
Landon Butler, Texas State University San Marcos
Christopher Pfeifle, University of North Dakota

Sponsored by Stock-Trak | Finance • Education • Gamified & CeriFi

Learn more:

StockTrak / FMA Student Investing Challenge You'll start with $1,000,000 in your portfolio and can build it by selecting equities from the U.S., Toronto, and Mexico exchanges, as well as U.S. bonds, mutual funds, and ETFs.

✨ We look forward to welcoming all attendees and speakers for the first day of this year's Finance Leaders' Conference!

📍 The conference will take place at St. John's University & The Cooper Union, 5-6 March.

We'd like to thank all of our sponsors and partners:
St. John's University, The Peter J. Tobin College of Business
CFA Institute
Wharton Academy
Wall Street Prep
New York Life
UWorld
University of Oregon
CFP Board
Association for Financial Professionals

🔗 For more information, visit https://www.fma.org/flc2026

See you tomorrow!

Did you know? 12 Black Finance Leaders in History!

In honor of Black History Month we would like to spotlight this article highlighting "legendary Black trailblazers who overcame adversity to achieve success and shape the history of finance in the United States".

Read more and check out the list:

12 Black Finance Leaders in History | BECU Celebrate the historic achievements of Black trailblazers in finance.

📢 It's time to sign up for the Spring 2026 - $1,000,000 FMA Student Investing Challenge sponsored by Stock-Trak | Finance • Education • Gamified &
CeriFi!

FMA student members are invited to participate in this virtual trading competition. Using the proprietary StockTrak online system you'll have access to research tools, detailed information about companies, the complete list of ticker symbols, financial statements, and more.

📅 When:
The next Challenge will run 1 February 2026 to 10 April 2026. Participants will need to register and invest $900K by 13 February 2026 to be eligible for prizes. Learn more and enter here: https://www.fma.org/stocktrak

🏆 We are excited to announce the winners of the Fall 2025 FMA Student Investing Competition!

Congratulations ✨
1st place - $300 Amazon Gift Card + FLC 2026 Registration
Lutfi Khader, University of Glasgow
Joseph Fullone, St. John's University
Kyle Drovdal, University of North Dakota

Runners-Up - $100 Amazon Gift Card
Isabella Castillo, University of North Dakota
Michael Sublette, University of Missouri Kansas City
Khaled Alkurd George Mason University
Alexis Heinle, University of North Dakota
Phil Stuczynski, Penn State University
Angel Adelkhani, San Jose State University
Nathan Lopez Texas State University San Marcos

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📢 Register today for the 2026 Finance Leaders' Conference!

📅 The conference will be held in New York City at The Cooper Union at St. John's University on 5 - 6 March 2026.

The Finance Leaders' Conference is the only international conference for undergraduate and MBA students to address their needs and concerns about finance careers. Conference attendees:

✅ Learn about financial career paths and what it takes to succeed.
✅ Sharpen team, leadership, and communication skills.
✅ Expand professional contacts and friends.
✅ Learn from industry experts on how to achieve their career goals.
✅ Participate in an Investment Analysis Competition, sponsored by Wall Street Prep.
✅ Include their resume in the digital resume book given to select employers and panelists.
✅ And more!

🔗 Learn more and register today!

2026 Finance Leaders Conference The Finance Leaders' Conference is the only international conference for undergraduate and MBA students to address their needs and concerns about finance careers. Conference attendees:

✨ Season's Greetings ✨

We offer warm wishes for the holidays and for the new year 🎄.

🎁 On behalf of FMA Student Programs, we wish you peace, joy, and a well earned rest this holiday season. We look forward to seeing and engaging with you in 2026!

Please note: the FMA office will be closed on Thursday, 25 December 2025 - Friday, 26 December 2025, and Thursday, 1 January 2026.

📢 Registration is now open for the 2026 Finance Leaders' Conference!

📅 The conference will be held in New York City at The Cooper Union at St. John's University on 5 - 6 March 2026.

The Finance Leaders' Conference is the only international conference for undergraduate and MBA students to address their needs and concerns about finance careers. Conference attendees:

✅ Learn about financial career paths and what it takes to succeed.
✅ Sharpen team, leadership, and communication skills.
✅ Expand professional contacts and friends.
✅ Learn from industry experts on how to achieve their career goals.
✅ Participate in an Investment Analysis Competition, sponsored by Wall Street Prep.
✅ Include their resume in the digital resume book given to select employers and panelists.
✅ And more!

🔗 Learn more and register today!

2026 Finance Leaders Conference The Finance Leaders' Conference is the only international conference for undergraduate and MBA students to address their needs and concerns about finance careers. Conference attendees:

🏈 Don't forget to register for the upcoming FMA Virtual Student Seminar!

Topic: What is your college football team worth?

Date & Time: Friday, 7 November; 11 AM ET

You are invited to join Dr. Jacqueline Garner, Georgia Institute of Technology, as she discusses how applying valuation techniques from corporate finance—like discounted cash flow modeling—to NCAA football programs offers a powerful lens for understanding the economic forces transforming college athletics.

🫶 The seminar is open to FMA members and non-FMA members; share with your network!

🔗 Sign up now: https://www.fma.org/student-virtual-seminar-series

📅 SAVE THE DATE - 2026 Finance Leaders' Conference in New York, NY, on 5-6 March 2026 at St. John's University!

The Finance Leaders' Conference is the only international conference for undergraduate and MBA students to address their needs and concerns about finance careers. Conference attendees:

✅ Learn about financial career paths and what it takes to succeed.
✅ Sharpen team, leadership, and communication skills.
✅ Expand professional contacts and friends.
✅ Learn from industry experts on how to achieve their career goals.
✅ Participate in an Investment Analysis Competition, sponsored by Wall Street Prep.
✅ Include their resume in the digital resume book given to select employers and panelists.

Registration will open November 2025.

Learn more:

2026 Finance Leaders Conference The Finance Leaders' Conference is the only international conference for undergraduate and MBA students to address their needs and concerns about finance careers. Conference attendees:

🌟 There's still time to participate in the Fall 2025 - $1,000,000 FMA Student Investing Challenge!

📅 You have until 10th October to register and make your first trade!

This exciting challenge is sponsored by StockTrak and is FREE to enter for all FMA members. You'll apply your skills, showcase your financial knowledge, and be eligible to win prizes & the top three winners will win complimentary Finance Leaders' Conference registration.

Don't miss out, submit your trade by 10th October!

🔗 Learn more and sign up:

StockTrak / FMA Student Investing Challenge FMA student members are invited to participate in this virtual trading competition. Using the proprietary StockTrak online system you'll have access to research tools, detailed information about companies, the complete list of ticker symbols, financial statements, and more.