Trojan Investing Playbook

In this episode, we sat down with Jake Hertzman (Incoming Investment Banking Analyst at Centerview), and Luke Finch (Incoming 2026 Summer Analyst at JP Morgan). They share their experience recruiting Healthcare, tips and tricks to have success, and they key technicals that matter most!

In this episode, we’re joined by Libby Ferencik, Senior Advisor of the Trojan Investing Society, who gives an honest and motivating account of her journey from recruiting to her upcoming full-time role in New York City. Libby walks us through her offer journey, and then takes us into her summer internship in NYC at Goldman Sachs’ in their Leveraged Finance group. She shares how she navigated that experience, what she learned, and how she maximized every opportunity, before revealing her next chapter: returning full time to Goldman Sachs in NYC in the TMT group. If you're navigating the recruiting process, preparing for an internship, or pursuing a career in IB, Libby’s insights deliver real talk, actionable strategy, and true inspiration.

In this episode, we sat down with Ford Johnson, COO of the Trojan Investing Society (2026 Summer Analyst at Intrepid Financial Partners), and Jackson Laite (2026 Summer Analyst at Evercore). They share their paths into Houston Oil & Gas IB, recruiting nuances, and the key technical skills that matter most.

Co-hosts Max and Kruti sat down with the TIS Faculty Advisor, Professor Julia Plotts. As a long time professor at Marshall, Professor Plotts has seen the evolution of TIS and shared her vision for the club on this episode. We also talked about the financial services hub, TFA and her advice for sophomores embarking on the process.

We sat down with both of our Co-Presidents to hear about their unique journeys at USC, the recruiting process, and how they've shaped our club's vision. We also previewed some of the exciting events coming up - like Private Investing Day - that you won't want to miss.

If you're interested in finance, recruiting tips, or simply want to get to know the leaders behind the club, this episode is for you!

This week, TIPs provides an overview of the Trojan Investing Society's programs and resources. The co-hosts, Maxim Wu and Kruti Dharsandiya, provide insights into their experience in TIS and their recruitment journeys, as well as what's to come on the podcast!