Allison Torres-Guzman is a freshman at the University of Kentucky majoring in Finance and Accounting, with a minor in Spanish. Originally from Florence, Kentucky, she currently works with Your First Angel as a venture capital intern. Allison is drawn to investment banking for its fast-paced, high-stakes environment that consistently challenges her and places her at the center of critical business decisions impacting long-term growth and value. Outside of academics and work, she enjoys snowboarding and traveling internationally.

Caleb Boles is a freshman from Lexington, Kentucky, studying Finance with a minor in International Business at the University of Kentucky. He previously worked as an Equity Research Analyst with Bluegrass Capital Research, supporting research in partnership with a middle-market private equity firm, and is the founder and operator of Bluegrass Lawn Services. Caleb is drawn to investment banking for its fast-paced, competitive nature and its focus on complex business transactions.

Curtis Beavers is a sophomore from Louisville, Kentucky, pursuing a double major in Finance and Accounting. He is drawn to investment banking because of the diverse industry exposure, critical decision-making, and the ever-changing markets that enable rapid development. He interned as an analyst for Bluegrass Capital, where he constructed equity reports with official ratings and developed a stock pitch deck that received second place in the University of Kentucky’s annual competition. This fall, he will be sponsored over fall break as a Chicago Scholar to network with leading industry professionals and gain firsthand exposure to Chicago investment banking.

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Stellan Knopp, originally from Shepherdsville, Kentucky, is a sophomore at the University of Kentucky studying Finance, Accounting, and Public Policy, and a member of the selective Wall Street Scholars and Chicago Scholars programs. He currently works as an M&A intern at Dean Dorton's Wildcat Advisory Group and as an Equity Research Senior Analyst at Bluegrass Capital Research. Last summer, he worked as an FP&A Intern at an EdTech startup in Washington, DC. Outside of finance, he enjoys traveling abroad, watching SEC football and Jeopardy, and playing tennis.

Daniel Baker is a freshman studying Finance and Accounting. Growing up in Kharkiv, Ukraine, and spending several years in the United States has shaped his global perspective and appreciation for opportunity. He is actively involved in finance-focused organizations across campus and enjoys building professional connections. He is drawn to investment banking for its rigor, steep learning curve, and emphasis on continuous professional growth.

Logan Kane is a freshman from Crystal Lake, Illinois, studying Finance and Accounting. He serves as a Senior Analyst at Bluegrass Capital Research, where he leads junior analysts and contributes to the research, modeling, and publication of institutional-quality equity research. He is interested in investment banking for its fast-paced environment and the challenge of high-stakes transactions. His interests include working out, swimming, and spending time with friends.

Mateo Kai is a freshman Wall Street Scholar from Ann Arbor, Michigan, pursuing a double major in Finance & Accounting at the University of Kentucky. This spring, he is working as a Savings Officer at The Health & Education Federal Credit Union building skills in banking and client relations. Mateo is drawn to investment banking because it combines analytical skill and high impact decision making.