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Helping USF and other local college students better manage their money will be a focus of an upcoming Bank of America networking event on the Sarasota-Manatee campus. Students also will learn more about what they need to do to prepare for careers in banking and finance.
The Bank of America Better Money Habits Networking Event will be in the Selby Auditorium from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 15.
Better Money Habits
Bank of America Global Commercial Banker and Better Money Habits Champion Nicole Parker will present a 30-minute-session based on the bank’s Better Money Habits program, covering the basics of banking, money management, financial independence and keeping financial information safe.
Who is the program for?
The event is open to students from USF, New College of Florida and State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota. A free breakfast will be served.
Students on USF’s Tampa and St. Petersburg campuses will be able to participate virtually.
While the Better Money Habits presentation is aimed at all students, a follow-up panel discussion featuring experts from Bank of America and Merrill Lynch will be tailored for students interested in learning more about how they can prepare for careers in banking and finance.
“Bank of America is committed to providing our community with the financial education resources and career advice needed to thrive in the local economy," said Erik Vatter, president, Bank of America Sarasota/Manatee. "By participating in this program, USF students will learn important money management and financial strategies, empowering them to make confident decisions at every step of their financial journeys.”
The panelists will be:
- Ryan Adamchak, Merrill Lynch Wealth Management advisor and USF alum.
- Jamie Kahns, Bank of America market executive for Sarasota / Manatee.
- Yailin Rosario, Bank of America consumer market leader for Sarasota.
- Mike Vega, Merrill Lynch Management Advisor Development Program market leader for Sarasota.
The panel will be moderated by USF Assistant Professor Vikas Soni, director of the Bloomberg Lab on the Sarasota-Manatee campus and director of the Merrill Lynch Wealth Management Center on the St. Petersburg campus.
To attend the program, RSVP by April 14.