Finance & Economics — Class of 2026

Thomas
"TJ" Olifiers

Fixed income and equity research for a $2M+ student-managed endowment fund. Wealth management intern. Four-year lacrosse captain. Looking for a seat on a research or markets desk.

Allentown, PA / Greater NYC tjolifiers@gmail.com 914-500-7823
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About

I'm a double major in Economics and Finance at Muhlenberg College, where I head fixed income and lead equity research in financial and tech sectors for the college's student-managed fund — a portion of the endowment I'm responsible for putting real risk-adjusted thinking behind. Under my leadership the equity side has outperformed the S&P 500 by 5% over the same stretch.

Last year I interned in wealth management at Certified Financial Services in Paramus, NJ, where I built market synopses advisors used live in client meetings and worked on college planning and long-term wealth strategy. I spent a semester in Florence studying art, anatomy, and Italian, which is its own kind of due diligence. Off the field — or rather on it — I'm in my fourth year starting at midfield for Muhlenberg lacrosse, and I was elected team captain for 2025.

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Experience

Sep 2022 –
May 2026
Head of Fixed Income · Head of Equity Research, Financials & Tech
Muhlenberg Student Managed Fund
  • Set risk-appropriate investment strategy for a portion of Muhlenberg College's endowment
  • Run fixed income analysis across money market and longer-duration instruments to support allocation decisions
  • Pitch equity positions to the fund; equity book has outperformed the S&P 500 by 5% under my leadership
  • Present findings and strategy directly to the Muhlenberg College Board of Trustees
Jun 2025 –
Aug 2025
Wealth Management Intern
Certified Financial Services — Paramus, NJ
  • Built concise market and financial data synopses advisors used live in client meetings
  • Supported senior team members on college planning, wealth protection, and long-term strategy work
  • Helped organize the "Tee Off for the Kids" Make-A-Wish NJ golf outing — sponsor outreach and day-of coordination
Jan 2022 –
May 2026
Member
The Muhlenberg Wall Street Club
  • Built working knowledge of corporate finance and investment banking through case studies
  • Studied the three financial statements, security analysis, and M&A activity
  • Attended alumni networking and speaker events to track current markets and career paths
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Leadership

Aug 2022 –
May 2026
Captain · Starting Midfielder
Muhlenberg Men's Lacrosse
  • Four-year starter, elected team captain for 2025 for leadership and accountability on and off the field
  • Centennial Conference Academic Honor Roll, 2024 & 2025 (3.4+ GPA during a season of competition)
  • Balanced 24+ hours a week of lifting, film, practice, and competition with a double major courseload
Sep 2023 –
May 2026
Member
Cardinal Key Society
  • Selected into a leadership society awarded to roughly 3% of the student body after a competitive application
  • Help run orientation, graduation, accepted students' day, and major athletic events
Sep 2023 –
May 2026
Peer Tutor, Economics
Muhlenberg College
  • Lead two weekly open workshops, guiding peers through problem-solving in econ coursework
  • Hand-selected by the department chair for subject expertise and ability to mentor across skill levels
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Education

Muhlenberg College — Allentown, PA
Aug 2022 – May 2026
B.A., double major in Economics and Finance · GPA 3.58 (Major GPA 3.84)
President's Scholarship Dean's List Centennial Conference Academic Honor Roll '24–'25
Florence University of the Arts — Florence, Italy
Aug 2024 – Dec 2024
Study abroad: Chemistry of the Arts, Human Anatomy, Italian, Wines & Champagnes of France
Skills
Python Excel PowerPoint Word Equity Research Fixed Income
Outside the Office
NY Giants NY Yankees Make-A-Wish Able Lacrosse Youth Mentoring Travel
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Get in Touch

Phone 914-500-7823
Based Greater New York City Area
Email TJ