Applied Security Analysis Program · Wisconsin School of Business

Fundamental
analyst
in training.

MS Finance candidate at UW–Madison. I look for companies where the data has moved but the market narrative hasn’t caught up yet.

3
Published Reports
2
Asset Classes
CFA I
Certified
$20M+
Live Portfolio (Program)
3.75
Undergrad GPA

Published Work

Research Coverage

All Research

Framework

Investment Philosophy

Full Philosophy

In each report, the starting question is the same: what specific number is the market implying, and what does the data actually say?

On NuScale, a reverse DCF extracted the market-implied pipeline conversion probability: 45.2%. Stage-gate close rates put the correct estimate at 65%. On ULTA, Placer.ai foot traffic data showed ULTA gaining share while specialty retail declined — months before it appeared in same-store sales. In both cases, observable data was ahead of a consensus model that had not updated yet.

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Process

01
Extract the market-implied number
Use a reverse DCF or spread decomposition to find the specific assumption the market is making. Not a narrative — a number.
02
Find primary data that disputes it
Stage-gate close rates, foot traffic data, credit metrics. Something observable that leads the consensus model.
03
Build a falsifiable case
State explicitly what would have to be true for the thesis to be wrong. If there is no clear answer, the thesis is not specific enough.

Background

Education & Credentials

Full Resume
MS Finance — Applied Security Analysis
UW–Madison, Wisconsin School of Business · 2026–27. Selected program managing $20M+ in live equity and fixed income portfolios.
CFA Level 1 — Certified
CFA Institute · Ethics, Equity, Fixed Income, Derivatives, Portfolio Management, Quantitative Methods.
BS Mathematics & Economics — GPA 3.75
King-Morgridge Scholarship (Full Ride) · Dean's List ×3 · Study Abroad, London School of Economics.
Bloomberg Terminal & FactSet
Credit ratings, BVAL curve analysis, comps, bond analytics · Financial modeling, Python, R, STATA.

Open to Opportunities

Seeking equity research roles for summer 2026 and beyond.

Buy-side and sell-side analyst / associate roles, internships, and conversations about markets. I'm available immediately.

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