Adina consistently checked the Merrill Lynch website and began applying to every client associate position that opened. In the meantime, she knew how important it was to have a strong resume. She began a consultant position with WeWork to continue to acquire new skills and remain competitive in the marketplace. In early March 2020, she was finally contacted by Merrill for a client associate role. Adina’s persistence and tenacity had paid off! The entire interview process lasted for more than a month and in May, Adina began full time at Merrill. By then the Coronavirus pandemic had led to a city-wide shutdown and Adina started working remotely. She works with a team of wealth management advisors, supporting operational and client needs and interfaces with clients daily.

Adina treats each day as a new opportunity to learn about finance, wealth management and economics. Though the work is challenging, she’s learning to handle curveballs thrown her way and to think on her feet. "I love working at Merrill Lynch, I challenge myself every day and there is so much opportunity to learn and grow, personally and professionally. I am surrounded by people who are incredibly educated and are really great at what they do, and I am able to learn firsthand from those professionals," says Adina.

LCW’s rigorous academics provided Adina with a strong foundation in finance, and she found invaluable advice and support through our Career Services, including resume assistance, mock interviewing and professional panels. But most importantly, Adina credits being proactive, both in LCW and upon graduation, as the reason she is in her current position. Adina advises current students to reach out, be open to suggestions and gain any experience that will help them get ahead.