Senior Analysts
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Brandon Amartechnology sectorBrandon joined OSIG in the fall of 2020. As a Technology Sector Analyst, he enjoys researching different equities and understanding how sustainable competitive advantages are found in a constantly changing technology sector. Through his time in OSIG, he has enjoyed gaining different perspectives from other analysts, learning how differing future qualitative and quantitative expectations can influence valuation models. As a senior majoring in finance with an economics minor, Brandon is currently pursuing a career in wealth management, holding an interest in portfolio management/analysis and client services. In his spare time, Brandon enjoys listening to music and watching TV/sports games with friends and family.
Fun Fact: “I am a member of the Sigma Chi fraternity." |
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Brett BellHealthcare/IMEU SectorBrett joined OSIG in the Fall of 2020. As a Healthcare and IMEU Analyst, Brett enjoys learning the fundamentals of valuing large corporations that make up both the Healthcare and IMEU sectors. Additionally, Brett is interested in the high growth aspects of the Technology sector. As a finance major, Brett is currently pursuing Summer internship programs that include corporate finance and venture capital opportunities. Brett is also deeply interested in real estate investing and has interned as a project manager for Home Trends NW, in the Summer of 2020. In his spare time, Brett enjoys exercising, investing in his personal portfolio, hanging out with friends, spending time outdoors, and fishing.
Fun Fact: “I’ve wrestled for Oregon State for the past three years” |
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Dana WeltyTechnology sectorDana joined OSIG in the fall of 2020. As a Healthcare and Technology Analyst, Dana enjoys seeing how current events affect the market. Dana is especially interested in how ESG investing can play a role in asset management. As a finance major, she has interned at a wealth management firm and hopes to dive further into ethical investing. In her spare time, Dana enjoys painting, rock climbing, and playing board games.
Fun Fact: “I've won an art show with a scratchboard piece I completed.”
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Eliot baldtechnology SEctorEliot joined OSIG in the fall of 2020. As an Analyst, Eliot enjoys researching innovative companies that are solving tomorrow’s problems. As a Business Information Systems major, he enjoys the new challenge of building complex financial models and presenting new investment theses to the group. Outside of OSIG, Eliot loves to cook and road trip with his partner.
Fun Fact: “I’m a dual citizen of the United State and Germany!”
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grant jamesfinancial sectorGrant is from Los Angeles California. He is a Financial Sector Analyst because he loves learning more about how banks and other financial institutions operate. He hopes to one day find a career path in corporate finance that would eventually lead to private equity. Grant loves to fish, cook, and exercise when he can.
Fun fact about me: “I used to set hurdle records in high school.” |
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Jack davistechnology sectorJack joined OSIG in the Fall of 2020. As an analyst in the technology sector, Jack enjoys researching and finding high-growth companies with a penchant for innovation. As a computer science major, he interned this past summer at Goldman Sachs working on their loan platform. Following graduation in June, he is returning to work in the same team full-time. In his spare time, he enjoys cooking and watching movies. “
Fun fact: “My favorite TV show is Entourage. I’ve watched it 6 times start to finish” |
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jared thompsonconsumer goods sectorJared joined OSIG in the fall of 2020. As a Consumer Goods Analyst, Jared enjoys the professionalism and open discussion on current events within the group. Jared is pursuing a finance major and math minor to support him in future investment banking and portfolio management roles. In his spare time, Jared enjoys going for long backpacking trips with his friends and skiing in the Northwest.
Fun Fact: “I’m the drummer for a rock band.” |
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John luc somozatechnology sectorJohn Joined OSIG in the winter of 2020. As a Senior Technology Sector Analyst, John loves the collaborative nature and the welcoming culture of the investment group. The real-world work experience and networking opportunities are something John finds extremely valuable in his time spent in OSIG. As a finance major, John plans to use his education and extracurricular experience to eventually find work in client relations and analytics for wealth management and investing firms. In his spare time, John loves to watch movies and go hiking with friends.
Fun Fact: “I possess dual-citizenship with Italy and the United States” |
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Kyle Willetttechnology sectorKyle is a senior majoring in Finance and Business Information Systems. He is passionate about the world of investments and pursuing a career in equity analysis. He plans to enter equity research and portfolio management upon graduation this spring.
Fun fact: “I play guitar and piano.” |
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luca tinehealthcare sectorLuca joined OSIG in the fall of 2020. As a Healthcare Sector Analyst, Luca enjoys researching companies that increase the longevity, and quality of life of its customers. While majoring in Finance, Luca hopes to one day work in the financial industry specializing in trusts, and transfer of wealth. Luca also is actively involved with his fraternity on campus, serving as Social Chairman and Alumni Chairman. In his spare time, Luca enjoys skiing, golfing, and fishing.
Fun Fact: “I live 5 minutes away from the beach” |
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Michael haffnertechnology sectorMichael is a student in Industrial Engineering, with minors in both Statistics and Finance. He joined OSIG in Fall 2019, and went on to add the Finance minor because he enjoyed his OSIG experience so much. “It’s been a steep learning curve, but one that has been very rewarding.” Michael has primarily worked in the Technology sector, and feels his engineering background has given him a unique perspective with which to analyze the companies. Michael hopes to further his education in statistics and analytics via graduate school, and use these skills for a career in finance and technology.
A fun fact: “I volunteered in a robotics lab on campus. The research I helped with was published in the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) journal!” |
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ryan ledaytechnology sectorRyan joined OSIG in the fall of 2020. As a Technology Sector Analyst, Ryan enjoys keeping up with innovating markets. Ryan is a finance major and has work experience preparing individual tax returns. Outside of school, work and OSIG, Ryan enjoys watching / playing basketball, football, and cornhole.
Fun Fact: “I’ve used the same mechanical pencil since my senior year of high school. Year 4 and she’s still going strong!” |
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sam freeponsIMEU sectorSam Joined OSIG in the winter of 2020. As a Senior IMEU Analyst, Sam is always looking at industries that are in the path of success but are rather unpopular. While majoring in Agricultural Business Management, Sam enjoys following commodities markets along with the companies that drive the products of those markets. Sam currently works for Agri-Investment Services and is looking to move over into commodity merchanting and logistics. In his spare time, Sam enjoys 3D modeling and printing.
Fun Fact: “I restore boat engines for fun and used to be a farm mechanic.” |
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sam wimmerIMEU sectorSam joined OSIG in the fall of 2020 and is majoring in finance. As an IMEU sector analyst, he has an interest in how these important underlying factors affect the market. In addition to his OSIG work, Sam has been trading options for around two years with both a paperMoney account and his personal investment account. He has great interest in how option pricing works and the wide variety of strategies that can be used in different market situations. Sam is looking to pursue a career related to options trading.
Fun Fact: “I love to work on cars!” |
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will whitefinancial sectorWilliam joined OSIG in the winter of 2019. Currently serving as a senior analyst, William enjoys learning about the financial industry, and how it impacts day-to-day life. William has held multiple internships within finance, interning with Willamette Valley Bank, Keturi LLC, and now currently interning as a Corporate Financial Analyst at Tektronix. In his spare time, William enjoys cycling, hiking and learning new musical instruments.
Fun fact: "I toured Europe as an Oregon Ambassador of Music, performing across 11 different countries." |
Junior Analysts
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Anna Smityukhconsumer goods sectorAnna joined OSIG in the winter of 2021. As a Consumer Goods Analyst, Anna enjoys being surrounded by motivated team members and hearing their perspectives on current events and financial strategies. Double-majoring in finance and accounting, Anna hopes to one day work as a consultant for an investment firm. In her spare time Anna enjoys staying active in her sorority, listening to a variety of podcasts, and going to the beach.
Fun fact: “I was born in Ukraine” |
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bradden schmidtFINANCIAL sectorBradden joined OSIG in the winter of 2021. As a Financial Sector Analyst, he enjoys engaging and collaborating with his fellow OSIG members. Bradden continues to find interest in the financial sector. As a finance major, Bradden is interested in finding opportunities as a financial advisor or in investment banking. In his spare time, Bradden enjoys working out, playing sports, hiking, reading, and hanging with friends.
Fun Fact: “I run my own sports media page” |
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bryce bicknellConsumer Goods sectorBryce joined OSIG in the winter of 2021. Currently serving as a Consumer Goods Sector Analyst, Bryce enjoys watching how technology drives change in the market, and likes participating in hands-on learning outside the classroom. Being his first year at Oregon State, Bryce looks forward to spending more time on campus studying for his degree in finance. As a career, Bryce would like to work with non-profit organizations to help sustain local communities.
Fun fact: "I'm bringing my homemade pontoon boat down to Corvallis next year." |
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david parkTechnology sectorDavid joined OSIG in the winter of 2021. As a Technology Sector Analyst, he is passionate about the endless possibility technological innovation has to offer to the market. David invests his spare time providing ad hoc consultancy services to up and coming startups. Post-graduation, David is looking into consulting, strategy, or operations roles at a startup. In his spare time, David attempts (keyword) to emulate notable dishes from renowned restaurants around the country.
Fun Fact: “I would rather shop for kitchen tools/equipment than clothes or shoes.” |
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gavin smithtechnology sectorGavin joined OSIG in the winter of 2021. As a freshman tech analyst, Gavin enjoys collaborating with his fellow members and staying up to date with current events in the market. Although he’s an analyst for the tech sector, Gavin’s is most intrigued by the financial sector. As a finance major, Gavin is looking for any opportunity he can to strive in his field. I’m his spare time Gavin enjoys flipping sports cards, investing in cryptocurrency and playing sports like basketball and ping pong.
Fun fact: “I love going cliff jumping and skydiving.” |
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gillian romeistechnology sectorGillian joined OSIG in the Winter of 2021. As a Technology Sector Analyst, Gillian enjoys learning and discussing how the world is heavily influenced by the innovations of technology. Majoring in business administration and economics, as well as having past internships at Equinix and DataPlor, Gillian hopes to find opportunities at a global investment firm and continue exploring the field of finance. In her spare time, Gillian loves traveling, playing tennis, and spending time with friends.
Fun Fact: “I have traveled to 10 counties and 25 U.S. states” |
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jayden frankfinancial sectorJayden joined OSIG in the winter of 2021. As a financial sector analyst, Jayden enjoys the strategies and techniques that go along with valuing a company. He continues to learn more about how the financial institutions play a role within the economy. Jayden is majoring in Finance, with a goal of pursuing the wealth management field. During his free time he enjoys working out, playing a round of golf, and spending time with friends.
Fun Fact: “I hold the record at my high school for the most points scored in a basketball season with 496 points.” |
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kilinahe uemuraconsumer good sectorKilinahe is a third-year Business Administration student with a minor in economics. She joined OSIG in the winter of 2021 and is a part of the consumer goods sector. She enjoys being surrounded by people who challenge her way of thinking while encouraging and helping her to learn more about various industries and events. In my free time, I love to surf, snowboard, and hang out with family and friends.
Fun Fact: “I have the same birthday as my mom and her twin sister.” |
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lauren elytechnology sectorLauren joined OSIG in the Winter of 2021. As a Technology Sector Analyst, she enjoys the fast paced collaborative environment of OSIG. Lauren is pursuing a double major in Finance and Business Analytics, and is interested in a variety of financial careers. In her spare time she enjoys reading, surfing, snowboarding, wakeboarding, and trail running.
Fun fact: I am a champion watermelon seed spitter" |
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matthew powerstechnology sectorMatthew is currently a junior at Oregon State University pursuing a major in Finance. He fell in love with investing after reading the book "Buffettology" and discovering different ways to value a company. In his spare time, he likes to read about all kinds of topics and keep up to date with what's going on in the market. Matthew also loves hearing others' opinions of a company and gaining as much knowledge as possible.
Fun Fact: “I've held a position in my fraternity each year that I've been a member.” |
