Hello, I am super excited to be representing the Texas State chapter of FMA! I am an aspiring CPA with a special interest in mergers and acquisitions in both biotech and banking. My goal for this year is to assist with developing three main pillars Education, Community, and Impact. By focusing on creating better finance leaders today we will be able to make a better tomorrow. In my free time, I enjoy water polo, conducting undergrad research, and going to events hosted by my fraternity.

Hi everyone, I’m extremely excited to be the Treasurer for FMA this school year. I’m a Junior double majoring in Finance and Accounting with a concentration in banking. I’ll be in charge of managing and budgeting FMA finances as well as offering career development and advice to students in the organization. I am currently pursuing a career in investment banking.

Hello! My name is Javier Rivas Ghersi and I will be returning as the Professional Development Chair for this year. I’m a Junior pursuing Wealth Management and will be working at Goldman Sachs this next summer. I hope to serve as a mentor to anyone exploring the financial services industry and i’m excited for this new year!

Hello! My name is Arvind and I am the Chief Information Officer for FMA. I am majoring in Computer Science at Texas State University. I joined FMA during my freshman year because I was interested in Finance. I hope to continue down this wonderful journey and bridge my knowledge of AI and Finance to further expand in the FinTech community. 

Hello, I’m Parker Kaifesh and I’m excited to be in charge of Community Involvement for FMA this year. I’m currently pursuing a job as a financial analyst with the end goal as a portfolio manager. My goal for this year is to bring the members of the club closer together and plan events to network and help out our community. I’m super excited for the future of this club and the continued growth and development of our members!

Hello, I am Daniel Stone and I am the Information Liaison for FMA this year. I am excited about being involved in the leadership of FMA. My major is Finance and I am interested in learning more about how financial markets work and operate. One of my goals is to get my real estate license and become a realtor. 

Hello all! My name is Ian and I am excited to be this year’s Chief Marketing Officer representing the Texas State chapter of FMA. I am a junior and finance major. My professional goals are to become a broker and work in real estate development. Currently, I’m a licensed agent and have been serving the San Marcos area for about a year. As the Chief Marketing Officer, I plan to leverage my skills in promotion to spread the word about the opportunities FMA has to offer to students. I also hope to be a resource to anyone in FMA who is interested in any real estate-related field. 

Hi, my name is John Biegel and I’m extremely honored to be serving my senior year as the officer for employer engagement. I love making new connections and am always excited to meet people in any realm of the financial industry. I want to work as a personal financial advisor and have used my college years to get licenses, education, and internships to further me on that path. I was born and raised in Hawai’i but have fallen in love with Texas State University and want to see Texas State grow and thrive in the years after I leave. 

I'm Pablo Berumen, the Marketing and Communications Officer for FMA TXST. My mission is to elevate our chapter’s presence by creating dynamic content and communication strategies that keep our members engaged and informed. I’m passionate about showcasing the incredible opportunities FMA offers and connecting our community in meaningful ways. I'm excited to make this year our best yet!