09/05/2026
๐ฆ ๐ฃ๐ฟ๐ผ๐ท๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐ฝ: ๐๐ป๐๐ฒ๐๐ง๐ฎ๐น๐ธ ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฑ โ ๐๐ฎ๐ป๐ธ๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐๐ฒ๐๐ผ๐ป๐ฑ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐ฉ๐ฎ๐๐น๐! ๐๐
Last April 25, 2026, the USC Finance Club proudly staged its flagship event, InvesTalk 2025: Banking Beyond the Vault, at the Albert Van Gansewinkel Hall. Led by Project Heads Geoff Timothy Ruiz, Meg Ryne Lauglaug, and Nicole Joi Imperial the gathering brought together finance students from all year levels for a day of deep dives into the real world of banking, investments, and professional growth.
๐๐ค ๐๐๐๐ฉ ๐๐๐ฅ๐ฅ๐๐ฃ๐๐ ๐๐ช๐ง๐๐ฃ๐ ๐ฉ๐๐ ๐๐ซ๐๐ฃ๐ฉ?
๐ ๐ ๐ผ๐ฟ๐ป๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ฆ๐ฒ๐๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป: ๐ง๐ต๐ฒ ๐๐๐ ๐ฃ๐ฎ๐๐ต๐๐ฎ๐ ๐
Freshmen to junior students gained foundational knowledge about the CFA Program. Ms. Rizchelle Sampang-Manaog introduced the CFA Institute, its structure, and career opportunities, while Mr. Stevenson Q. Yu, CFA, shared exam strategies and real-life experiences as a charterholder.
๐ ๐๐ณ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ป๐ผ๐ผ๐ป ๐ฆ๐ฒ๐๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป: ๐๐ฎ๐ป๐ธ๐ถ๐ป๐ด & ๐๐ป๐๐ฒ๐๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐จ๐ป๐๐ฒ๐ถ๐น๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐
Senior students explored wealth management, disciplined investing, and strategic wealth-building with Ms. Eleanor D. Rosales and Mr. Miguel Pojol Quintoโlearning why starting early and staying disciplined truly matters.
๐ ๐ ๐ผ๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐ง๐ต๐ฎ๐ป ๐๐ฒ๐ฐ๐๐๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ ๐
Raffles, performances, and a photobooth kept the energy high, turning the hall into a space where learning met connection.
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๐๐๐๐๐๐ฉ๐๐ซ๐๐จ ๐ผ๐๐๐๐๐ซ๐๐:
Enhanced understanding of modern banking and financial services through industry-led discussions.
Promoted lifelong learning beyond the classroom via CFA insights and expert experiences.
Encouraged innovation and adaptability by introducing evolving financial landscapes.
Emphasized ethical leadership and responsible financial decision-making.
Strengthened career readiness with guidance on certifications, skills, and global opportunities.
Fostered meaningful networking between students and finance professionals.
๐ซ ๐๐๐๐ฃ๐๐๐๐๐๐ฃ๐ฉ ๐๐ช๐ฉ๐๐ค๐ข๐๐จ:
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Successful event ex*****on despite external constraintsโshowing strong teamwork and adaptability.
๐ค Strong external supportโesteemed industry speakers and multiple sponsorships elevated the experience.
๐งโ๐ High participation and engagement across all year levels, with positive feedback from both students and speakers.
๐ง Relevant and impactful learningโtopics aligned with industry trends, offering practical insights and career clarity.
๐ฑ Organizational growth and credibilityโstrengthening the Finance Club's reputation while honing leadership and event management skills.
InvesTalk 2025 proved that banking truly goes beyond the vaultโit's about mindset, integrity, and lifelong learning. A massive thank you to our speakers, sponsors, officers, and every participant who made this flagship event unforgettable! ๐
๐๐๐ ๐ซ๐๐ช๐ก๐ฉ ๐ค๐ ๐ ๐ฃ๐ค๐ฌ๐ก๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐จ ๐๐๐๐ฃ ๐ค๐ฅ๐๐ฃ๐๐. ๐๐๐๐ฉ ๐ฌ๐๐ก๐ก ๐ฎ๐ค๐ช ๐๐ช๐๐ก๐ ๐ฌ๐๐ฉ๐ ๐๐ฉ? ๐
