helloFinance 2025 Info Page

This article contains all things helloFinance 2025 - including schedule/topics for each night, participating panelists, and more!

Zoom links/Calendar invites for each night can be found here!

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* Important Attendance Details *

We currently have space for 1,000 students/recent grads in the live Zoom room that will allow for you to interact with our panelists, each other, in the chat, etc. After the first 1,000 arrive, all others will be able to join the program in real time but from a live webinar link that will be provided to you. Think of this as a virtual "overflow" room. We mention this to encourage you to show up early to claim your spot in the main room if that's what you prefer. *Please note that - if we reach capacity - we may be forced to remove some live participants in order to make room for any panelists who present later in the evening. If you end up being removed - you'll still be able to join via the aforementioned live webinar link.

Index:

Section 1: Program Agenda

Section 1: Program Agenda (6pm to 8pm ET)

Night 1: Monday, July 14, 2025 - Introduction to Financial Services
- Topic Info
  - Intro to Financial Services (Lemonade Stand Presentation) + Job Function vs Industry w/ Q&A
  - "Why Finance" Testimonials w/ Q&A
- Panelist Info - More to be added!
  - Carlos Munoz (Executive Director, Head of The Equity Collective), Morgan Stanley
  - Justin Hansen (Managing Director - Global Strategic Accounts • National Accts), MFS Investments
  - Arden Kazan (Territory Sales Strategist), John Hancock

Night 2: Tuesday, July 15, 2025 - Introduction to Investment Management
- Topic Info
  - Wealth Management Introduction
  - Investment Management Overview
  - Investment Management Firm Spotlights
- Panelist Info - More to be added!
  - Jeremy Beal (Head of Investment Solutions), Morgan Stanley
  - Francis Ahrens (Early Career Recruiter & Program Lead), Lord Abbett

Night 3: Wednesday, July 16, 2025 - Introduction to Non-Finance Job Functions
- Topic Info
  - Non-Revenue Firm Spotlights
- Panelist Info - More to be added!
  - Tom Breen (Vice President - Senior Recruiter), First Eagle
  - Liz Carrigan (Vice President), Natixis
  - Amanda Wyer (Talent Acquisition Lead), John Hancock

Night 4: Thursday, July 17, 2025 - Senior Leader Storytelling
- Topic Info
  - Senior Leader Backgrounds and Career Journeys
- Panelist Info - More to be added!
  - Regina Curry (Chief Diversity Officer), Franklin Templeton
  - Kirsten Pickens (Co-Head of U.S. Distribution), FS Investments

Night 5: Monday, July 21, 2025 - Overview of Financial Services Recruitment
- Topic Info
  - Applications 101: Internship & FT Hiring Processes and Timelines w/ Q&A
  - Certifications and Qualifications: SIE + Licenses w/ Q&A
  - Coffee Chats & Informal Communications w/ Q&A
  - Non-Application Interest Sessions + Early ID Programs w/ Q&A

- Panelist Info - More to be added!
  - Lucinda Candal (Managing Director, Head of Content & Client Services) Thornburg Investment Management
  - Avery Hoerdemann (Recruiter, Early Careers), Columbia Threadneedle
  - Amanda Jones (Americas Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Lead), DWS

Night 6: Tuesday, July 22, 2025 - Resumes 101
- Topic Info
  - Resume Best Practices w/ Q&A
  - Resume Versioning
- Panelist Info - More to be added!
  - Grace Donnelly (Vice President, Campus Recruiter), Goldman Sachs

Night 7: Wednesday, July 23, 2025 - Engaging with Firms
- Topic Info
  - Quick Pitches w/ Q&A
  - Behavioral Interviews w/ Q&A
  - Continuing to Sell Yourself + Networking w/ Q&A
- Panelist Info - More to be added!
  - Amanda Jones (Americas Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Lead), DWS

Night 8: Thursday, July 24, 2025 - Navigating Interviews, Offers & Starting the Job
- Topic Info
  - Video Interviews, Superdays, & In-Person Interview Tips w/ Q&A
  - After the Interview: Offers, Handling Rejection, Making a Good Impression On-the-Job w/ Q&A
- Panelist Info - More to be added!
  - Maria Diaz (Manager Talent Acquisition), Franklin Templeton

*Note that there is an asynchronous version of the helloFinance program - so if you're unable to attend all nights in person you'll still get access to the recordings and check-in links for each night.

Have other questions? Email us directly at info@hellohive.com!