Walker College of Business News
Walker College of Business Finance Students Take Top Spots in National Competitions
Appalachian State University financial planning students competed in the final phase of two national competitions: the Ameriprise Invitation in Minneapolis, April 19 and 20, and the IARFC Competition in Las Vegas, May 16.
After being selected as one of eight teams to compete in the final phase of the Ameriprise competition, the Appalachian team (Clayton Quamme, Darren Caputo and Jack Barton) placed third in the knowledge part of the competition. (View photos)
Three teams (Appalachian State University, Kansas State University and Virginia Tech) were selected for the final phase of the International Association of Registered Financial Consultants (IARFC) competition. The teams presented their comprehensive case to approximately 200 practitioners attending the IARFC Conference. After the ballots of the practitioners were counted, the IARFC awarded the ASU team first place. (View photos)
Both teams were selected from Financial Planning (FIN 4580), a capstone class for the Financial Planning Certificate Program in the Walker College of Business.
Ivan C. Roten, CFPR, instructor of the Financial Planning Class and director of the Financial Planning Center, mentored the teams in preparing for the competitions, and escorted them there.
