>> I'm originally from Pittsburgh, so Penn State College you know, is not too far off.
I was certainly interested in finance.
I just liked the way that, you know, each day brings something new in the market.
So, you know, it's not kind of your same old 9-to-5 job.
Every day brings something different.
I knew that I wanted to get into this field.
I wasn't sure specifically which field in the financial industry.
So, you know, I kind of tested some things out,
did some different internships and really like the role.
As I mentioned, I like working with people,
and this kind of is a perfect balance between the two.
So following graduation I actually worked in Philadelphia with the Vanguard Group for a year.
It was a great experience.
I just kind of wanted to be more into, you know, a big city and a more vibrant atmosphere.
But it was certainly a good transition.
I think, you know, it's a great stepping stone to learn a little about the field
and get yourself in the workforce.
And then, you know, following graduation I moved to Philadelphia,
then from Philadelphia to New York.
So, you know, it's kind of going from one big city to another.