AIM Class of 2017 student, Anthony DiSanto, was recognized recently for producing one of the top financial plans

Marquette's AIM student, Anthony DiSanto, placed in the top 10% in the CFA Society of Pittsburgh's Personal Finance Plan Competition

The CFA Society of Pittsburgh sponsored their 3rd annual “Collegiate Personal Finance Plan Competition” and three Marquette AIM students entered. They were: Anthony DiSanto, Sarah Hillegass, and Andy Krueger. Anthony DiSanto placed in the top 10% and was awarded a cash prize.

Anthony DiSanto

Recently, the CFA Society of Pittsburgh announced the results from the Society’s 2016-17 Collegiate Financial Plan Competition.  They reported a record number of entrants (159) and participating schools (14).  This is the second year that Marquette students participated in the competition.

The CFA Society Pittsburgh stated, “Feedback from students and participating faculty was extremely positive, and we thank you for helping to support and grow this effort.  Eighteen members of the CFA Society reviewed and ranked the plans.  Members of our committee frequently say, that there “are no losers” in this competition.  Any student who takes this step towards preparing for their financial future has made an important decision.  The quality of this year’s plans were extremely high, and the committee voted to expand the prize structure to the Top 18 plans.” 

The Top Financial Plans for 2017:

Place	Name	School
1	Jason Pettner	Penn State University, Erie - The Behrend College
2	Evan Turman	University of Pittsburgh
3	Eric Vance	University of Pittsburgh
4	Maggie Feltman	University of Pittsburgh
5	John Arcuri	Westminster College
6	Ben Lacomis	University of Pittsburgh
7	Courtney Hunsberger	Clarion University
8	James Riley	Westminster College
9	Zach Lierley	University of Pittsburgh
10	Zachary Herbster	University of Pennsylvania

Honorable Mention:

Place	Name	School
11	Leah Seader	California University of Pennsylvania
12	John McClosky	La Roche College
13	Brant Dencher	Thiel College
14	Michael Knarr	University of Pittsburgh
15	Laura Bequeath	Edinboro University
16	Anthony DiSanto	Marquette University
17	Emily Mitchell	Clarion University
18	Trevor Martin	Thiel College

AIM student, Anthony DiSanto

Dr. David Krause, the director of Marquette’s AIM program, said "We are pleased for Anthony - finishing in the top 10% out of 159 submissions is an honor. This year, the number of submissions by schools was limited, so the recognition is even more significant. However, I know that by going through the practice of creating a financial plan for life after college graduation that all of our students have taken an important step towards controlling their financial future."

Dr. Krause added “We’d like to thank the Pittsburgh CFA Society and, in particular, Gene Natali, for allowing our students to compete. This was our second year in the competition and it was a very worthwhile effort. We look forward to participating in the future.”