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Welcome to the hub of highly-focused financial talent

We are preparing students at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln to become premier candidates for top finance careers

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We bridge the gap between talented students and prestigious companies

Who We Are

We are a multidisciplinary collective focused on helping University of Nebraska-Lincoln students elevate into the world of finance

Our Values

Education · Success · Teamwork · Humility · Drive

The Challenge

The University of Nebraska historically has been focused in other areas of finance, not including investment banking and private equity

Our Solution

We provide students with the educational and networking resources that help them land positions and provide value at high-ranking financial companies

53

Lifetime members

238+

Cumulative Internships

3.85

Average GPa

Our Pillars of Focus

1

Investment
Banking

Underwrite new debt and equity securities for all types of corporations, aid in the sale of securities and help facilitate mergers and acquisitions, reorganizations, and broker trades for both institutions and private investors.

2

Private Equity & Venture Capital

An alternative investment class that consists of capital that is not listed on a public exchange, it is composted of funds and investors that directly invest in private companies or engage in buyouts of public companies resulting in the delisting of public equity.

3

Private Banking & Wealth Management

A personalized financial services and products offered to the high-net-worth individual clients of a retail bank or other financial institution which include investing, portfolio management, tax services, insurance, and trust and estate planning.

Leadership dedicated to your success

Grant O'Doherty
Grant O'Doherty
President | 2025
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Elijah Beninato
Elijah Beninato
Vice President | 2025
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Kyler Evans
Kyler Evans
VP of Marketing | 2027
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Christian Thomas
Christian Thomas
VP of Curriculum | 2026
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Ashwin Mannur
Ashwin Mannur
VP of Recruitment | 2026
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Want to accelerate your path into finance?

Take the first step towards a career in the world of investments. Equip yourself with the tools and network to stand out in a pool of applicants.
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Where our current and past members work

Our alumni and industry connections form an elite coast-to-coast network of some of the top talent in the world of high finance
Our graduates are trusted hires by dozens of top finance companies across the country
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Logo for Stephens Investment BankingLogo for Tenaska
Logo for BairdLogo for Bank of AmericaLogo for BMO Bank of MontrealLogo for Brown Gibbons Lang & CompanyLogo for Bridgepoint Investment BankingLogo for First Capital PartnersLogo for Goldman SachsLogo for Houlihan LokeyLogo for McCarthy CapitalLogo for Spectrum Financial
Logo for Stephens Investment BankingLogo for Tenaska
Logo for BairdLogo for Bank of AmericaLogo for BMO Bank of MontrealLogo for Brown Gibbons Lang & CompanyLogo for Bridgepoint Investment BankingLogo for First Capital PartnersLogo for Generational EquityLogo for Goldman SachsLogo for Houlihan LokeyLogo for McCarthy CapitalLogo for Spectrum Financial
Logo for Stephens Investment BankingLogo for First Capital Partners

Looking for your next hire?

Our scholars are dedicated, coachable, and intelligent prospects in fields ranging from investment banking to private equity and beyond
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