Drink & Think: Breaking into Banking

Join the Charlotte Economics Club for an inspiring evening with Frank Van Buren, a Wall Street veteran turned talent development leader, as he shares practical insights on breaking into investment banking—whether you’re still in school, early in your career, or considering a career shift.

What You Can Expect:

• From Campus to Banking: Navigate the path from student to investment banking professional.
• Career Pivots: Strategies for transitioning into banking from another field.
• The Power of Mentorship & Networking: Why relationships matter and how to build them.
• Proven Success Strategies: Lessons from 26 years in high-stakes finance.
• Interactive Q&A: Ask your questions directly to an industry insider.
• Happy Hour Networking: Connect with peers, professionals, and the speaker in a relaxed setting.

About the Speaker – Frank Van BurenFrank Van Buren is the Managing Director and Founder of Van Buren Advisory LLC, a Charlotte-based firm focused on leadership and professional skills training for professionals at all career stages. He brings over two decades of Wall Street experience combined with a unique background in military leadership.

Career Highlights:

• 26 years at Wells Fargo in senior roles across Investment Banking, Sales & Trading, and Talent Development, impacting more than 1,000 bankers.
• Recipient of Wells Fargo’s Golden Spoke Award and Champion’s Spotlight Award.
• Former U.S. Army UH-60 Blackhawk pilot, leading missions in Central America, Germany, and the Middle East.
• MBA from UNC Kenan-Flagler (Consortium Fellow) and B.A. from Shippensburg University, where he was a record-setting football player.
• Author of Life Lessons from the Cockpit and active advocate for veterans.

Host or Publisher Charlotte Economics Club