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The Introductory Finance Society (IFS) at Carnegie Mellon University equips students with the knowledge, technical skills, and professional network needed to build successful careers in finance.

Members participate in a structured series of educational and networking series focused on professional development, technical finance knowledge, student panels, and interaction with finance professionals.

Members who attend networking sessions can participate in the analyst program, where students are paired with experienced upperclassmen based on their areas of interest within finance.

We will also be holding 2 competitions in the Fall semester, the Investment Banking competition and our Annual Trade Pitch competition. Rooms will be usually 2611 for Mondays and 2700 for Tuesdays. We will post weekly reminders on our instagram regarding the lesson and the room number.

Email: introductoryfinancesociety.cmu@gmail.com

Instagram: IFS_CMU

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Schedule for Fall 2026 classes, showing topics for each week with dates and rooms, including sessions like Intro to Finance, Networking Fundamentals, How to Pick a Stock, and Employer Spotlight, organized in a table format.

IFS Executive Board (2026-27)

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    Saher Adukia

    President
    Incoming Tech M&A Investment Banking Summer Analyst at JPMorgan

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  • Young man in formal attire smiling indoors at a modern building with large windows and a glass ceiling

    Ryan Shah

    Vice President
    Incoming Sales & Trading Summer Analyst at BNP Paribas

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  • A young woman in a black blazer and white blouse smiling inside a modern building with large glass windows and a view of trees and buildings outside.

    Sarah Shu

    Vice President
    Incoming Investment Banking Summer Analyst at PJT

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    Ishaan Singh

    Vice President
    Incoming Sales & Trading Summer Analyst at Goldman Sachs

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  • A woman with long brown hair wearing a black blazer and white top standing inside a modern building with large glass windows.

    Madison Darnaby

    Director of Marketing
    Incoming Client and Product Summer Analyst

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    Rithanya Senthilvel

    Director of Outreach
    Vermillion Rock Capital Summer Intern

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