BFS Team: Interns' Profiles





 

  Michael Ascenio
Intern:  Spring 2004

Education: 
Trinity College, 2004 
BS, Economics

Employment History:
Shaw's Supermarkets

West Bridgewater, MA
Senior Pricing Analyst
2007-Present
Buying Strategy Analyst
2005-2007
Bradley, Foster & Sargent, Inc.
Hartford, CT
Operations Assistant
2004-2005

Contact: 

"My internship at Bradley, Foster & Sargent, Inc. allowed me to experience different aspects of the investment industry and determine what interested me most."

  Carl Baglio
Intern:  Spring 2003

Education: 
Trinity College, 2003 
BS, Economics

Employment History: 
PricewaterhouseCoopers

New York, NY
Associate - Real Estate
2005 - Present
Arbor Commercial Mortgage
Long Island, NY
Underwriting Analyst
Multi-Family Loans
2004-2005
GreenPoint Bank
Five Boroughs of NYC
New York, NY
Management Associate
2003-2004

Contact:

"My internship provided practical experience to go along with the theory I learned in class."

 

Jennifer Baker
Intern:  Spring 2004 

Education: 
University of Virginia, 2010
MBA

Trinity College, 2004

BA, Political Science

Employment History: 
Dialectic Capital Management
New York, NY
2009 - Summer Intern
Lehman Brothers
Boston, MA
Associate, Institutional Equity Sales
2006 - 2007
Merrill Lynch & Company
New York, NY 
Research Assistant
2004 - 2006

Contact:

"BFS changed my career path completely, as I was originally interested in working in law.  My experience at BFS helped me to realize that what I really wanted to do was Equity Research, which I am doing now."

James G. M. Bohannon
Intern:  Spring 2010

Education:
Trinity College, 2010

BA, Economics

Contact:

"Of the 6 internships and work experiences I have had, at both small and large institutions, I have never seen a more organized and efficient company, with such a productive and pleasant working environment."

 
Alexandra Byus
Intern:  Spring 2008, Summer 2008 

Education:
Trinity College, 2009

BS, Economics & Political Science

Contact:

"Bradley, Foster & Sargent provided me with an environment where all employees were eager to expose me to the industry. My positive experience at BFS finalized my plan to pursue a career in finance."

Nick Cantone
Intern:  Fall 2005

Education:
Trinity College, 2006

BS, Economics

Contact: 

"The internship allowed me to experience the industry first-hand and helped me to narrow down what type of job I am looking for and the direction in which I want to take my career."

Christina Castagna
Intern:  Summers 2001-2004 

Education:
University of Connecticut, 2004

BS, Business

University of Connecticut, 2009
MBA

Employment History:
Bradley, Foster & Sargent, Inc.
Hartford, CT
Operations Assistant
2004 - Present

Contact:

"I learned in what type of environment I would be most efficient and satisfied."

Jessica Cosmus
Intern:  Summer 2007 

Education:
Middlebury College, 2007

BA, Economics

Employment History: 
Brown Brothers Harriman & Co.   

New York, NY
Relationship Service Officer
2007 - Present

Contact:

"My internship provided me with an introduction to the day to day activities of a financial firm. It gave me the experience I needed to narrow down the choices for the next step in my career and helped me figure out the kind of position I wanted to pursue."

  Geoff Faulkner
Intern:  Fall 2001, Spring 2002

Education:
Trinity College, 2002

BS, Economics

Employment History: 
Colliers International  

San Francisco - Bay Area, CA
Investment Sales
2007 - Present
Capital One Mortgage
San Francisco - Bay Area, CA
Account Executive
2004 - 2007 
Augusta Lynx / Macon Trax
Professional Hockey Player
2002-2004

Contact: 

"My internship at Bradley, Foster & Sargent introduced me to the most basic principles of investment which have certainly helped me in the development of my own companies."

Brooks Gerli 
Intern:  Fall 2009

Education: 
Trinity College, 2010 

BS, Economics

Contact: 

"My experience at Bradley, Foster & Sargent, Inc. helped me apply the theories that I've learned in class to the markets, and how they fluctuate."

Friederike Gorgens 
Intern:  Fall 2007, Spring 2008

Education: 
Trinity College, 2009 

BA, History & Political Science
Minor: Architecture

Contact: 

"Whatever my future professional career after Trinity will be, I feel certain that the time I spent with BFS will provide me with a yardstick to work in a team, and to understand the importance of both precise calculation and financial saviness."

James C. Graeber 
Intern:  Summer 2009

Education: 
Trinity College, 2010 

BS, Economics

Contact: 

"My internship experience opened my eyes to how a small firm can better serve its clients. It ultimately taught me that keeping the client first is the best way to handle business."

Michael Greene 
Intern:  Summer, Fall 2006

Education:
Trinity College, 2007

BS, Economics

Contact: 

"The internship provided me with experience in a real financial firm, showed me how the business worked and  helped me figure out what I want to do after I graduate."

Jose J. Guzman 
Intern:  Spring 2007

Education: 
Trinity College, 2008 

BS, Economics

Contact: 

"This internship was a great working and learning experience. It provided me with the opportunity to learn from a group of very knowledgeable individuals."

  Derrick Hobin 
Intern:  Spring 2007

Education:
University of Connecticut, 2007
BS, Marketing

Contact: 

 

Richard Howe
Intern:  Fall 2004 Education:
Trinity College, 2006

BS, Economics

Employment History: 
Eaton Vance
Boston, MA
Research Associate
2006-Present

Contact: 

"I took away an understanding of financial markets and good contacts.  I would recommend this internship to others interested in this field of study."

  William Karim
Intern:  Fall 2001, Spring 2002

Education:
The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law, 2007

J.D.

Trinity College, 2002

BA, Political Science

Employment History: 
Mayer Brown LLP
Charlotte, NC
Associate
2007-Present
Eaton Vance Management
Boston, MA  
Operations Representative 
2002-2004

Contact: 

"Working at BFS led directly to my career at Eaton Vance."

  Hyun Jung Kim 
Intern:  Fall 2004, Spring 2005

Education:
Trinity College, 2006

BA, Economics & Public Policy

"Reflecting on my experience at Bradley, Foster & Sargent, I know that the internship prepared me for the real world by learning how to communicate professionally with different managers, being able to multitask and work as a team with other interns."

Trang Luong
Intern:  Summer 2010

Education:
Trinity College, 2011

BS, Economics
Minor: Models and Data

Contact:

"The internship at BFS has helped me put the theories and knowledge I learn at school into practice. I feel much more prepared for my future career in finance. I would recommend the internship to all students who are interested in finance (in fact, I already did to my roommate!)"

Allison Matt
Intern:  Fall 2008

Education:
Trinity College, 2009

BA, Psychology

Contact:

"This experience helped expose me to the investment management field and allowed me to witness first hand practices and ideas I had learned in class."

Michael Owen Miller
Intern:  Fall 2009, Summer 2010

Education:
Union College, 2012

BA, Economics

Contact:

"I experienced immeasurable academic growth through first hand exposure to operations and research."

Shahtahir Momin
Intern:  Fall 2009

Education:
Trinity College, 2010

BA, Economics

Contact:

"Working at Bradley, Foster & Sargent, provided me with a strong understanding of the tools needed for the investment management industry, as well as how to properly and successfully apply them. It also showed me the importance of a true client-first approach."

  Topher Orr
Intern:  Spring 2006

Education:
Trinity College, 2008

BA, Economics & Religion

Employment History:
Thomas Weisel Partners, LLC

New York, NY
Equity Research,
2006-Present

Contact:

 

Ryan Pape
Intern:  Fall 2005

Education:
University of Connecticut, 2006
BS, Finance

Employment History:
RBS Global Banking & Markets
Analyst
Stamford, CT
2006-Present

Contact: 

"Working at Bradley, Foster & Sargent has truly allowed me to apply what I have learned in school to the real world of Investment Management."

  Corey Phillips 
Intern:  Summer 2007

Education:
Clark University, 2010
MBA

Trinity College, 2006

BA, Economics & Public Policy

Contact:  

"Bradley, Foster & Sargent has given me the essential experience and knowledge leading into the field of finance.  This internship experience has been influential in my grasp to understanding and making sense of the financial world."

hamilton Lindsay Repp 
Intern:  Summer 2008

Education:
Hamilton College, 2010

BA, Mathematics & Economics

Contact:  

"My internship at BFS was a truly valuable experience that taught me to use my education in real life situations and also helped me to better understand what it is like to work in finance."

hamilton Meta Reycraft 
Intern:  Spring 2010

Education:
Trinity College, 2011

BA, Political Science
Minor: Architectural Studies

Contact:  

"BFS was an ideal internship that balanced every day operational tasks with an academic and learning experience. My internship at BFS advanced my understanding of financial markets and investment strategies."

Gavin R. Romm
Intern:  Spring 2010

Education:
Trinity College, 2010

BA, Economics
Minors: Formal Organizations & Entrepreneurship and Writing, Rhetoric & Media Arts

Contact:

"My internship at Bradley, Foster & Sargent taught me how the theories I learned in class can be applied in the real world. It was great to learn directly from finance professionals about how economic theory and financial markets interact, and I walked away with a much clearer understanding of the financial markets. My internship provided me with the experience I needed to succeed during my finance related interviews. The professionals at BFS were integral in helping me pursue my goals, and provided the guidance I needed to succeed."

hamilton Rachel Russell
Intern:  Summer 2010

Education:
University of Connecticut, 2012
BA, Finance

Contact:  

"My internship at BFS provided me with an incredible learning experience in a small business firm that will help lead me on the path ahead. Everyone here is awesome. Thank you for sharing your knowledge."

hamilton Kathryn Sargent 
Intern:  Summers 2008-2010

Education:
Vanderbilt University, 2011
BA, Economics

Contact:  

"During my time at BFS, I have learned a lot about the valuation of stocks and macroeconomic trends. The experience and knowledge I have gained has been applicable to my course of study and everyday life."

hamilton Rowena H. Sedlacek 
Intern:  Summer 2009

Education:
Babson College, 2010

MBA

Vanderbilt College, 2000
BS, Political Science
Minor, Music

Contact:  

 

  Hari Sharma 
Intern:  Fall 2007

Education: 
Trinity College, 2008
 
BS, Economics & Applied Mathematics

Employment History:
Analysis Group, Inc.
Boston, MA
Analyst
2008-Present

Contact: 

"A great experience with a wonderful group of people.  It certainly helped me understand the "real" investment management industry.  I recommend this internship to anyone who would like to get a Wall Street experience in Hartford."

Nathan L. Shippee, III  
Intern:  Summer 2008

Education: 
Williams College, 2010 

BA, Economics & Psychology

Contact: 

"My experience at Bradley, Foster & Sargent has greatly enhanced my understanding of the investment field and has allowed me to work first hand with an experienced and knowledgeable group of professionals."

  Stephanie Smith 
Intern:  Fall 2004

Education:
Trinity College, 2005

BA, Economics

 

  Amir Sojitra  
Intern:  Summer 2009

Education: 
Indiana University, 2012 

BA, Finance/Graphic Design

Contact: 

"Taught me a lot about the world of money management and gave me a great start for my investing career. Overall, a "sweet" experience."

  Melissa Stolfi
Intern:  Summer 2002,
Fall 2004 

Education:
Boston University, 2006
BS, Finance

Contact: 

"This internship allowed me to understand the complexity of money management and motivated me to continue my studies."

Jennifer Sullo
Intern:  Summer 2005,
Fall 2005

Education:
Trinity College, 2006

BS, Economics 
Minors:  Models & Data
Legal Studies

Employment History: 
ING Investment Management
Hartford, CT
2009 - Present
GE Asset Management
Stamford, CT
2007 - 2009

Contact:   

"From the professional team at Bradley, Foster & Sargent, I've gained invaluable knowledge applicable to both my classes and real world situations.  This internship was an absolutely great entry into the world of finance."

Amy Thornton
Intern:  Summers 2001-2002

Education:
Purdue University, 2008
BS, Pharmaceutical

University of Connecticut, 2004

BS, Biology

Contact: 

"I have drawn upon my experiences at BFS throughout my career, and I will continue to do so in the future.  I learned about the world of business, met wonderful people, and acquired several important mentors/role models."

  Verdell Walker 
Intern:  Summer 2007

Education:
Trinity College, 2009

BA, Economics & Middle Eastern Studies

Contact: 

"Working for the firm was an invaluable experience.  Not only did I learn a great deal about the markets and finance, but my internship helped me to decide what path I wanted to take as regards to my career after graduation."

Ellen Whittle
Intern:  Spring 2006

Education:
Trinity College, 2008

BA, Economics

Contact:  

 

  Meghan Wilson 
Intern:  Spring 2005

Education:
Trinity College, 2005

BA, Psychology

 

  Mary Wulsin
Intern:  Fall 2008, Spring 2009

Education:
Trinity College, 2009
BS, Economics

Employment History: 
Financial Architects Partners

Boston, MA
New Business Associate
2009 - Present 

Contact:

"Working at BFS exposed me to a corporate but comfortable environment where I was surrounded by successful, portfolio managers. I had a wonderful experience and I recommend the internship to anyone interested in investments."

  Christina Zimmerman 
Intern:  Fall 2004

Education:
Trinity College, 2005

BS, Economics and Political Science

 

 

       
 
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