College of Business Administration (CBA)

Brady Beck is a junior at the University of Wisconsin–La Crosse majoring in Finance with a minor in Economics and is a member of the Student Investment Team for the Gordon Spellman Fund. He previously interned in Legal & Risk Management at Landmark Credit Union, gaining experience in risk management, compliance, and financial services. Originally from Waukesha County, he has a strong passion for sports and enjoys staying active outside of academics and investing. He hopes to pursue a career in Finance.

Elijah Ferguson is a junior accounting major at UW–La Crosse from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, working toward his degree and CPA credentials by spring 2028. In his third year as an analyst with the Spellman Fund, Elijah applies equity research and market analysis to support fund performance. He also participates in the Investment Club and Financial Management Association (FMA). Elijah looks forward to leveraging his fund experience to take on greater analytical leadership and collaborate closely with his peers. Outside the classroom, he stays active with intramural sports and follows Wisconsin sports, especially the Bucks and Packers.

Charlie Johnson is a fourth-year student at the University of Wisconsin–La Crosse pursuing a bachelor’s degree in accounting and finance, with an expected graduation date of December 2027. Originally from Stillwater, Minnesota, Charlie is actively involved in several student organizations, serving as Vice President of the Investment Club, Treasurer of Beta Alpha Psi, and an active member of UWL's Real Estate Club. During his sophomore year, Charlie participated in the 2024-2025 CFA Institute Research Challenge, where he mainly focused on researching and presenting environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors as part of his team's equity analysis. Since his freshman year, he has been a member of the Investment Management Team, gaining hands-on experience in investment research and portfolio management. Charlie is passionate about financial markets, investment analysis, and continuous learning. He is committed to helping expand the Investment Management Team's presence on campus while mentoring and supporting fellow students as they develop their knowledge and interest in finance.

Mya Trafficante is a senior from Sussex, Wisconsin, a suburb located outside of Milwaukee. She is currently pursuing two bachelor's degrees in finance and in business analytics at UW-La Crosse and will be graduating in May 2027. The last two summers, Mya furthered her financial experience through a finance internship at Fiserv and will be returning full time after graduation. She is also an ongoing member of the Investment Club, Women in Business, and the Financial Management Association at UWL. Through the Investment Management Team, Mya has been able to gain a better understanding of the stock market and learned numerous strategies that can assist in analyzing a stock portfolio.