OUR TEAM
As board executives, we are committed to providing strong leadership, thoughtful guidance, and valuable experience—fostering a collaborative and welcoming environment for all members...
Sam Peacock
President

Sam is a Senior from Louisville, Kentucky. He is studying Finance with a minor in Business Analytics. He is a student in the Lewis Honors College and aims to work in mergers and acquisitions or investment banking upon graduation. Aside from The Finance Society, he enjoys golf, the Pittsburgh Steelers, reading, and skiing.
Ethan Blevins
Vice President

Ethan is a Sophomore from Greenup, Kentucky studying Finance and Accounting with a minor in Computer Science. He is a student in the Wall Street Scholar program and Social Entrepreneurship Honors Pathway. Ethan will be joining the Jefferies TMT team in Charlotte as a 2026 Investment Banking Summer Analyst.
Sydney Buchaniec
Treasurer

Sydney is a Sophomore from Lawrenceburg, Kentucky. She is majoring in Finance and Accounting with a minor in Business Analytics. Outside of the Finance Society, she is a member of the Wall Street Scholars, Pelissier Scholars, and the Vice President of Women in Finance. Sydney enjoys reading, traveling, and hanging out with friends. Sydney aims to pursue a career in investment banking or private equity.
Oliver Liang
Chair of Asset Management

Oliver is a Sophomore Wall Street and Pelissier Scholar from Lexington, Kentucky studying Finance and Economics. Oliver will be joining the Koch Equity Development team in Wichita as a 2026 Private Equity Summer Analyst. Outside of markets, Oliver enjoys running, rock climbing, and traveling.
Garrett Weiler
Co-Chair of Gatton Select

Garrett is a Sophomore from Detroit, Michigan studying Finance and Accounting. Additionally, he is a student in the Wall Street Scholars and Pelissier Scholars Programs. Garrett will be joining William Blair in Chicago as a 2026 Investment Banking Summer Analyst. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his two dogs, traveling, and golfing.
Jackson McDonner
Co-Chair of Gatton Select

Jackson is a Sophomore from Louisville, Kentucky studying Finance and Accounting. Outside of the finance society, he is also a member of the Wall Street Scholars, Pelissier Scholars, Social Entrepreneurship Honors Pathway, and Theta Chi Fraternity. Jackson will be Joining KeyBanc Capital Markets as a 2026 Investment Banking Summer analyst.
Ivey Redd
Executive Secretary

Ivey is a Junior from Cadiz, Kentucky pursuing a degree in Finance. He is a student in the Wall Street Scholars Program and Lewis Honors College. Outside of the Finance Society, Ivey likes playing golf, exercising, and spending time with his two golden retrievers. Ivey will be joining Configure Partners in Atlanta as a 2025 Investment Banking Summer Analyst.
Natalie Pogue
VP of Corporate Relations

Natalie is a Junior from Louisville, Kentucky studying Finance with a minor in International Business. She is actively involved in the Wall Street Scholars, Pelissier Scholars, and serves as the President of the Women in Finance. Natalie currently interns at MiddleGround Capital on the Business Development team and will be interning at UBS in New York City this coming summer.
Jonah Hopf
VP of Membership

Jonah is a Sophomore from Albion, Indiana. He is double majoring in Finance and Accounting with a minor in Data Analytics while also part of the Wall Street Scholars program. Outside of studies he enjoys going to UK sporting events, watching and playing soccer, and spending time with friends around campus. Following graduation, he intends to pursue a career in investment banking or private equity.
Andrew Kolojeski
VP of Member Development

Andrew is a Sophomore from Grosse Pointe, Michigan. He has internship experience in wealth management and will be joining Donnelly Penman & Partners as a 2025 Investment Banking Summer Analyst. Some of his hobbies and interests include working out, entrepreneurship, boating, golfing, and chess. Out of college, he aims to work in FP&A, consulting, or investment banking.
Dylan Moore
VP of Marketing

Dylan is a Sophomore from Champaign, Illinois, majoring in Finance and Accounting with a minor in International Business. He is in the Wall Street Scholars and Pelissier Scholars Programs and takes part in personal studies within capital markets and niche finance topics. Dylan loves to workout, read, and spend time with friends and family. Dylan is currently focused on pursuing investment banking or sales and trading.
Camryn Beatty
Associate VP of Membership

Camryn is a sophomore from Paducah, Kentucky. He is majoring in Finance, Accounting, and Economics, and is part of the Wall Street Scholars Program. Outside of school, Camryn likes playing golf and basketball, weightlifting, and spending time with friends. After graduation, he plans to pursue a career in wealth management.
Kaitlyn Le
Associate VP of Corporate Relations

Kaitlyn is a Freshman studying Finance and Accounting from Erlanger, Kentucky. Outside of The Finance Society, she is actively involved in the Wall Street Scholars Program, the Gatton Dean’s Undergraduate Advisory Board, and her sorority, Kappa Alpha Theta. During her free time, she also enjoys pilates, yoga, and traveling. Kaitlyn is currently looking into a career in private wealth management.
Ainsley Pool
Associate VP of Marketing

Ainsley is a Freshman from Dayton, Ohio. She is studying Finance with a minor in Economics. Outside of The Finance Society, she is a member of The Wall Street Scholars program and actively involved in Greek life. She also enjoys traveling, golf, and spending time with family. Ainsley hopes to pursue a career in wealth management.
Louis Ward
Web Designer & Board Executive

Louis is a Freshman from Louisville, Kentucky majoring in Finance with a minor in Business Analytics. He is a part of the SEAM Honors curriculum and Wall Street Scholar Program. Outside of school, Louis enjoys art, documentaries, water/snow skiing, and strength training. This summer he will be joining the UKY Endowment Investment Office and aims to pursue a career in Investment Banking.
Victoria Thompson
Board Executive

Victoria is a Freshman from Proctorville, Ohio majoring in Finance with a minor in business analytics. She is active in Greek life, serves as the President of the Wildcat Law Society, and is also a member of the Wall Street Scholars Program. Victoria enjoys pilates, watching movies, and travelling. Upon graduation she hopes to pursue a career in consulting.
Mitchell Keiper
Board Executive

Mitch/Mitchell is a Freshman from Akron, Ohio pursuing a double major in Finance and Accounting. He is a member of the Lewis Honors College and Wall Street Scholars program. Outside of school he enjoys working out, playing cards, managing his personal investment portfolio, and watching sports. After graduation he hopes to break into Investment Banking or Private Equity.
Coey Cheng
Board Executive

Coey is a Freshman from Covington, Kentucky, studying Finance and Accounting with a minor in International Business. She is involved in Wall Street Scholars and the Lewis Honors College Global Scholars Pathways Program. She also enjoys baking and skiing in her free time. Upon graduation, Coey is interested in pursuing careers in wealth management or consulting.
Jonathan Pliszka
Faculty Advisor

Jonathan spent 15 years working at esteemed financial institutions such as Morningstar and Goldman Sachs. He currently teaches Investments and serves as the faculty advisor for both the MSF Student Managed Fund and the ESG Student Managed Fund. He currently operates High Knoll Wealth Advisors, a fee-only, fiduciary wealth management practice.