Following the completion of my Bachelor of Arts with dual majors in Finance and International Economics, complemented by a minor in corporate accounting at St. Francis College, I began my career at Merrill Lynch as an intern in investment management. This early experience laid a strong foundation for my dynamic journey in the financial sector. Subsequently, I gained further invaluable experience as a summer analyst at both First Manhattan Consulting Group and NYSE Euronext, providing me with hands-on understanding of the intricacies of the financial industry. For the past 12 years, I've proudly served as Chief Financial Officer at CapFlow Funding Group, and for an additional 8 years, I've held the same position at CFG Merchant Solutions.