CFA Society Milwaukee

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Marquette University Advanced to the Americas Regional Finals

The Americas Regional competition was held on March 19-20. In a highly competitive, high pressure environment, the team presented well and showed their comprehensive understanding of their subject company. Even though Marquette did not advance to the Global Finals they did an excellent job and should be exceptionally proud of the hard work they put in.

Marquette University in Boston celebrating their advancement to the Americas Regional Finals.

Marquette University Team and UW-Eau Claire Team at the Regional Challenge along with their faculty advisors and mentors.

Marquette University - CFA Society Milwaukee 2018 Research Challenge Winner

CFA Society Milwaukee announced today that Marquette University – Blue Team has won the local competition of the CFA Institute Research Challenge and now advances to the Americas Regional where it will compete against universities from the United States, Canada, and Latin America.

The Marquette University - Blue Team consists of Stephen Arcuri, Andrew Crossman, Conner Konicke, Charles Muth, and Brooke Porath.

The following universities competed with Marquette University at the CFA Society Milwaukee Local Challenge:
Carroll University
Marquette University – Gold Team
UW-Madison
UW-Whitewater – Team 1
UW-Whitewater – Team 2

Each university sent a team of four to five students to participate in the local challenge. The local challenge was the first step of two for a local team to advance towards the global final in Malaysia. The students from Marquette University will now travel to the regionals where they will match their wits, analytical skills and presentation abilities against student teams from the Americas. This year the Americas Regional competition will be held in Boston, MA on March 19-20. The Global Final will be held on April 25-27 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Comments from the Team's Advisor Dr. David Krause
To say the least, I am very proud of the students who participated in this year's CFA Challenge. Both teams from Marquette - and all of the other schools - worked extremely hard and I was delighted with their work quality. The experience and the friendships they established will stay with them throughout their careers. I can't say enough good things about the CFA Challenge - it is truly one of the best experiential programs in academia. I have watched the Challenge grow over the years and it gets better each year. We are pleased to be a part of the CFA Challenge and look forward to competing in Boston next month.

The students presented their analysis and buy/sell/hold recommendations on AptarGroup, Inc. Their presentation at the Milwaukee Local Final was the culmination of months of research; interviews with company management, competitors, and clients; and presentation training.

UW-Oshkosh - CFA Society Milwaukee 2017 Research Challenge Winner

The University of Wisconsin – Oshkosh has won the local competition of the CFA Institute Research Challenge and now advances to the Americas Regional where they will compete against universities from the United States, Canada, and Latin America.

The UW-Oshkosh team consists of Tony Francois, Jordan Mitchell, Michael (Gus) Vanevenhoven, Brad Weigman, and Josh Wheeler. The team’s faculty advisor is William (Will) Morrison and their Industry Mentor is Donald Swain, Professional Financial Management, Inc.

The following universities competed with UW-Oshkosh at the Milwaukee Challenge:

Carthage College

University of Wisconsin – Madison

University of Wisconsin – Whitewater (Team 1 & Team 2)

Each university sent a team of four to five students to participate in the local challenge. The CFA Society Milwaukee Local Challenge was the first step of two for a local team to advance towards the global final in Prague. The winning team will now match their wits, analytical skills and presentation abilities against teams at the Americas Regional in Seattle on April 6-7.

Comments from the Team's Advisor Will Morrison
It is opportunities like the CFA Research Challenge that students will remember long after their college days are over. I am very appreciative of CFA Institute putting on the annual competition that offers students from across the world a chance to network with professionals in the investment community and to learn about the CFA program. It is truly a life changing event.

Jordon Mitchell, Tony Francois, Josh Wheeler, and Brad Weigman (not pictured – Gus Vanevenhoven)

Congratulations to our 2016 New Charterholders

CFA Society Milwaukee hosted its 2016 New CFA Charterholder Recognition Ceremony on January 19th at The Kimpton Journeyman Hotel. Over 80 people were at the event to celebrate the 12 candidates who attended the event that had earned their charters. Within Milwaukee and the surrounding areas there was a total of 29 candidates that earned their charter in 2016.

UW-Milwaukee - CFA Society Milwaukee 2016 Research Challenge Winner

CFA Society Milwaukee announced today that the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee has won the local competition of the CFA Institute Research Challenge and now advances to the Americas Regional where it will compete against universities from the United States, Canada, and Latin America.

The UW-Milwaukee team consists of Nishant Deshpande, Cameron Karlen, Jason Laitsch, Alex Reinhard, and Jacob Westphal. The team's faculty advisor is Dr. Kevin Spellman, CFA and their Industry Mentor is Doug Peck, CFA Northwestern Mutual Investment Management Company.

Each university sent a team of four to five students to participate in the local challenge. The CFA Society Milwaukee Local Challenge was the first step of two for a local team to advance towards the global final in Chicago. The students from UW-Milwaukee will now travel to the first-ever "super regional" where they will match their wits, analytical skills and presentation abilities against teams from around the world. All three regional competitions and the Global Final will take place the week of 11 April 2016 in Chicago.

The students presented their analysis and buy/sell/hold recommendations on Artisan Partners. Their presentation at the Local Finals was the culmination of months of research; interviews with company management, competitors, and clients; and presentation training.

Comments from the Team's Advisor Dr. Spellman

The competition offers the students a great way to showcase their stock research skills and to hone their presentation skills. We are very appreciative of the involvement of the CFA Institute, CFA Society Milwaukee, judges, and the students' Industry Mentor, Doug Peck from Northwestern Mutual, for this solid learning opportunity.

Alex Reinhard, Jason Laitsch, Cameron Karlen, Jacob Westphal, and Nishant Deshpande

Women in Investments at the Skylight Music Theatre

For a recap of the event - click here!

Received the 2015 Research Foundation Society Award at the Society Leadership Conference in Hong Kong

Pictured - Paul Smith, CFA, Jacob Fink, CFA, Erik Gauger, CFA, Beth Hamilton-Keen, CFA & Chris Merker, CFA

To view pictures from the New Charterholder Recognition event - click here!

To view pictures from the Holiday Party with Brady Poppinga as our featured speaker - click here!

2014 Research Challenge Local Winner - University of Wisconsin - Madison

Jake Strole, Chris Piel, Sean Bidzinski, Matt Hsu, and Sam Jacobsen

2013 Research Challenge Local Winner - University of Wisconsin - Madison

Daniel Sosnay, Ashley Ditmarsen, Ali Gardo, Carin Clark & Casey Karbowski

New CFA Charterholder Recognition Ceremony
November 29, 2012
Featured Speaker - Joe Sweeney

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We would like to thank Matt Heltsley for taking these pictures.
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Economic & Bond Market Outlook from a Legendary Investor
January 25, 2012
Featured Speaker - Dan Fuss

Dan Fuss and Wendy Stojadinovic

New CFA Charterholder and Volunteer Recognition Ceremony
November 3, 2011
Featured Speaker - LeRoy Butler

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