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As a parent, there are moments that fill your heart with pride and a touch of nostalgia. Today, I experienced one of those moments when I saw my son Jake Childers pop up on my LinkedIn feed, celebrating their internship Blue Trust. Watching them grow, learn, and now step into the professional world is incredibly rewarding. It feels like just yesterday they were taking their first steps, and now they’re making strides in their career. This journey has been filled with countless lessons, both for them and for me. Here are a few reflections: 1.    Embrace Change: Seeing your child transition from the classroom to the workplace is a reminder that change is constant and growth is inevitable. Embrace it with open arms. 2.    Celebrate Small Wins: Every accomplishment, no matter how small, is a step forward. Celebrate these moments to build confidence and momentum. 3.    Mentorship Matters: Encourage them to seek mentors and also be one yourself. Sharing experiences and insights can make a significant difference in their journey. 4.    Stay Curious: The world is evolving rapidly. Encourage them to stay curious and keep learning, adapting to new challenges and opportunities. 5.    Support and Trust: As they embark on their career path, your support and trust in their abilities mean the world to them. Be their biggest cheerleader. To all the parents out there witnessing similar milestones, let’s cherish these moments and continue to guide our children as they make their mark in the world. And to Jake Childers, I couldn’t be prouder of you. Here’s to many more achievements and learning experiences ahead! 🌟 #ProudParent #NextGeneration #InternshipJourney #ProfessionalGrowth #Milestones

It has been one month since I started my internship with USClaims and it has been rewarding to say the least and let me tell you why. Here are a few of the things that I have learned how to do since since my first day: 1. Pricing: I have been trained in how to review and approve deals that individuals all over the country rely on for their litigation funding needs. 2. Collections: Due to the exemplary training from and knowledge of my supervisor Roxanna Morran, I have been given the responsibility of posting the collections every day and have begun training on weekly write-off reports. 3. Risk Management: I have also created multiple finance, servicing, and risk management reports with the help of Market President Daniel Tallet, CEO Steve Bashmakov, and Servicing Manager Daniel Robbins. So far, my key takeaways from my time here have been as follows: 1. Surrounding yourself with hard-working driven people forces you to elevate your level of work and work ethic. 2. No matter how much you think you know, there’s always someone who knows more than you. In essence, there is always room to grow. Thank you to everyone who has helped me this far and I’m excited to see what the next month and a half has to offer.

Last week the Financial Times published my thoughts on the pressures young financial professionals face at work and the culture of long hours in the industry. As someone with experience in both asset management and education, I’ve seen that critical skills like leadership, decision-making, and resilience can be developed in alternative environments and non-traditional career paths. This summer, I returned to lifeguarding on the Jersey Shore and witnessed firsthand how unplugging and engaging with real-world challenges can shape young people in ways that office-bound internships often can’t. If your student didn’t land a Wall Street internship, don’t worry—there are many ways to build experience and prepare for tomorrow’s challenges. My journey started in Wildwood Crest NJ as an ocean lifeguard then as a history major at the University of Vermont, ending with one summer as an accounts payable intern with a semiconductor company. Eight years before joining Goldman Sachs, I built my financial experience and acumen at two wonderful financial services firm, neither traditional. Like the majority of employees at Goldman, I began as an experienced hire, and found my way to Wall Street after cutting my teeth in Midtown and Main Street. Arriving eight years after graduating college gave me something I didn't have when I left Burlington, perspective. It wasn't much, but it was enough to understand what I wanted in an employer. Although Goldman was a good company, it wasn't for me. So when my former colleagues called and asked if I would be interested in continuing to grow that boutique I started with in 2003 into something bigger, I understood that was the career I wanted. As a friend wrote before me, I realized I wanted to build the ladder rather than climb it. It's not about choosing between Wall Street and the beach; it's about finding experiences that build resilience and character, wherever they may be. You can find the article at the link below. Although the title of the article is the FT's, the thoughts are mine. To the countless parents and students who have reached out to me since publication here and in The Philadelphia Inquirer, thank you. You'll get where you need to be even if it's with some stops along the way. I recommend making the beach one of them 🌊

During a Partner Insights session, one of our summer interns, Aiden, asked David M. Kaplan, C.P.A., "How did you decide that BRC was the right sized firm, given the options of larger or smaller firms?" Here is David's Response:

Mackenzie Investments has consistently demonstrated strong investment performance, earning recognition for outstanding performance at the 2023 Fundata FundGrade A+ Awards. Ten of their mutual funds and ETFs won awards for their performance over various time periods, including 1 year, 3 years, 5 years, and 10 years. The company is committed to delivering strong investment performance and offering innovative, relevant solutions to its clients. Mackenzie Investments is focused on streamlining its product shelf, making changes to the investment strategy of certain funds and ETFs to align with their investment philosophy. With a long history of steady growth, Mackenzie Investments is a reliable choice for investors seeking a broad range of investment solutions. Are you looking for investment solutions..!! 👉DM me #MackenzieInvestments #Canada #InvestmentManagement #MutualFunds #ETFs #InstitutionalInvestments #FinancialStability #MultiBoutiqueApproach #StrongInvestmentPerformance #Innovation #DiversityAndInclusion #EmployeeDevelopment #TopEmployer

Meet SKC's Yash Patel! Yash joined the team full-time after completing his summer internship at the firm. We are excited to have him on board as he begins his inaugural tax season with SKC! #changingthefaceofaccounting

Welcome Jaron Vanderhoff Continuing our intern introductions from last week, today we welcome Jaron, who is joining our Accounting Team as an intern! Jaron is enthusiastic about learning more about Merrill and building new relationships. When asked, "What are you currently excited about joining the team with Merrill Manufacturing as an intern this summer?" Jaron said, "I’m excited to learn more about Merrill and build new relationships throughout the company." #Internship2024 #WelcomeJaron #MerrillManufacturing #AccountingIntern #NewRelationships

Hello LinkedIn! I'm excited to share that, last week, I completed my Winter Externship at PwC, in partnership with Paragon One! This experience has been invaluable, and I'm incredibly grateful for the opportunity to gain real-world experience in a professional setting. During my internship, I had the chance to: 1) Develop my skills in competitive analysis, allowing me to gain a deeper understanding of market trends and competive strategies. 2) Refine my research capabilities, learning how to effectively gather and synthesize information to support my personal recommendations. 3) Master the art of time management, juggling multiple high stake projects while meeting deadlines efficiently. I'd like to express my sincere gratitude to Scott Sears, Erin Brooks, Ashni Shah, and Dipesh Mittal for their mentorship and guidance throughout this internship. Their support and expertise have been instrumental in my professional growth. I'm excited to see what the future holds and leverage the skills I gained at PwC in my future endeavors. #PwC #Extern #Internship #CompetitiveAnalysis #Research #TimeManagement #ThankYou

This week’s intern spotlights begins with Dhritik Manchaiah. Dhritik works as a wealth management intern for Merrill Lynch in their Cincinnati Office. He spoke with us about his role on the Wealth Management team, along with the culture and support interns at Merrill Lynch receive. Dhritik also spoke with us about how students that are looking to do wealth management can prepare themselves for future internships and beyond. #finance #economics #markets #banking #wealthmanagement #merrill