Meet Our Interns
This summer we are thrilled to welcome nine interns to our company. A few of these wonderful high school and college kids work with us year-round, but most of them are here for the first time this summer.
Our interns are given the opportunity to work on many different projects, including web design, writing, and meeting with our staff and product dealers to learn more about the financial world. We love the fresh outlook and creative ideas they bring to the table.
Quite a few of our interns are interested in working in finance or becoming entrepreneurs and small business owners, and we are so excited to be nurturing that spirit and giving them a taste of what the business is like. We truly believe that the future belongs to these young adults and that making sure they have a solid foundation to move into the professional world is key to the success of our company.
Meet Our Interns!
Not pictured: Josee and Paul
We asked each of our interns to tell us a little bit about themselves so that you can get to know them too.
Kaitlyn
Short bio: I am very interested in stock market trends and cinematography (yes, I know those don’t relate at all, lol). I have an Alaskan husky named Sky as well as six siblings. I am currently the vice president of the academy of finance at school. I am very involved with my church and my youth group.
How long have you worked for Medallion Financial Group? This is my first summer.
What are you looking forward to about working here? I am looking forward to getting to know the people in the office while also learning lots of new things.
What do you want to be when you grow up? Marketing Director
Redskins or Ravens? O’s or Nats? Redskins
Favorite Olympic sport? Gymnastics
How do you take your coffee? Strong
Heroes or villains? Heroes
Mathieu
Short bio: I have been working at Medallion Financial for the past four years. I plan to attend school to get a business degree to continue working at Medallion. I love reading about technology and cars in my spare time.
How long have you worked for Medallion Financial? Five years.
What are you looking forward to about working here? I look forward most to the opportunity I get to advance my knowledge in the field I want to succeed in.
What do you want to be when you grow up? When I get older I would like to be an assistant to a certified planner, if not that, become a planner myself.
Redskins or Ravens? O’s or Nats? Redskins and Nats, respectively.
Favorite Olympic sport? Basketball, of course.
How do you take your coffee? Sadly I would have to decline, I do not drink coffee. Frapps at the most.
Heroes or villains? Heroes. Batman.
Paul
Short bio: I’m going to be a high school senior this year and I enjoy playing baseball.
How long have you worked for Medallion Financial Group? This is my first summer.
What are you looking forward to about working here? The opportunity to learn about business.
What do you want to be when you grow up? I’m not sure yet.
Redskins or Ravens? O’s or Nats? Ravens and Nats
Favorite Olympic sport? Track and Field
How do you take your coffee? I don’t drink coffee
Heroes or villains? Heroes
Rianna
Short bio: I’m a rising high school senior. My favorite subjects in school are English and Social Studies classes. In my free time, I like to read and watch movies (especially old ones).
How long have you worked for Medallion Financial Group? This is my first summer
What are you looking forward to about working here? Gaining experience and learning new, helpful skills.
What do you want to be when you grow up? Lawyer
Redskins or Ravens? O’s or Nats? Redskins, Nats
Favorite Olympic sport? Gymnastics
How do you take your coffee? I don’t like coffee (frappuccinos instead).
Heroes or villains? Heroes
Josee
Short bio: I just finished my junior year at the University of Maryland. I’m on track to graduate in December 2015 with a degree in accounting. This is my third summer working at Medallion. I love the environment and I’m learning a lot.
How long have you worked for Medallion Financial Group? Three summers.
What are you looking forward to about working here? I’m excited to learn more about finance and gain hands-on experience to solidify what I’m learning in my business classes.
What do you want to be when you grow up? A CPA
Redskins or Ravens? O’s or Nats? Ravens and Nats
Favorite Olympic sport? Gymnastics
How do you take your coffee? Strong!
Daniel
Short bio: I play baseball for my high school and am the catcher for the varsity team. I love sports and most of the time you will find me in the batting cages or throwing a bullpen with my cousin, Mark. I also love playing with my dog and my nephew and niece. I am very interested in owning my own small business one day and would like to go to college to study business and entrepreneurship.
How long have you worked for Medallion Financial Group? Four summers.
What are you looking forward to about working here? I’m looking forward to good working experiences. I have always seen how much fun the people working here have and am excited to be joining.
What do you want to be when you grow up? A small business owner
Redskins or Ravens? O’s or Nats? Redskins, Nats
Favorite Olympic sport? Basketball
How do you take your coffee? Two creams
Heroes or villains? Heroes
Mark
Short bio: I just graduated from high school and was home-schooled for my whole life. I have played baseball since I was five and have loved every minute of it. A lot of my time is spent playing sports and doing stuff with my family. I am planning on double majoring in business administration and economics while playing baseball.
How long have you worked for Medallion Financial Group? Two years.
What are you looking forward to about working here? The friendly work environment. Being treated with respect even though I am an intern.
What do you want to be when you grow up? A financial planner
Redskins or Ravens? O’s or Nats? Redskins all the way. O’s fan.
Favorite Olympic sport? Olympic trap shooting
How do you take your coffee? Dark roast, two creams
Heroes or villains? Villains.
Kevin
Short bio: I am a rising high school senior. I play varsity soccer and basketball and played varsity baseball in my freshmen year, winning the state championship. I love sports of all kinds of sports and I enjoy spending time with my friends above all.
How long have you worked for Medallion Financial Group? This is my first summer.
What are you looking forward to about working here? Learning in an entrepreneurial environment about financial services.
What do you want to be when you grow up? Entrepreneur
Redskins or Ravens? O’s or Nats? Ravens, Nats
Favorite Olympic sport? Basketball
How do you take your coffee? Two sugars and half and half
Heroes or villains? Heroes
Patrick
Short bio: I am a rising junior, broadcast journalism major at The University of Maryland, College Park. I am an Avalon School ‘13 alum, and hope to one day be in the booth calling games or on ESPN. I’ve always been a huge sports nut, supporting The Pats, Tigers, Red Wings, AC Milan, and everything Terps! I also enjoy exploring DC and having adventures with friends and hanging around the house with my family.
How long have you worked for Medallion Financial Group? This is my first summer.
What are you looking forward to about working here? Getting journalism experience in financial writing!
What do you want to be when you grow up? Broadcast Sports Journalist – hopefully calling games on ESPN
Redskins or Ravens? O’s or Nats? Patriots and Tigers (I’m a rebel) #dealwithit … Ravens and Nats if I had to pick.
Favorite Olympic sport? Basketball and soccer.
How do you take your coffee? With plenty of sugar and milk. Also, cold/iced coffee. And frappuccinos.
Heroes or villains? Heroes! Avengers!
Not pictured: Josee and Paul
At Medallion Financial Group, we believe financial planning is about Family. We have been helping families invest in the future since 1987 through a holistic planning approach. We recognize there are a variety of needs when it comes to retirement planning, plan rollovers, annuities, college planning, life insurance options, and investment management. It is easy to get lost in a sea of choices. Our financial advisors help with the basics and beyond to enable our clients to get the education, advice and management they need to retire with confidence.
Our focus is twofold: first and foremost, we are fiduciary advisors. We stand against any violation of laws, values, and ethics. Second, we treat our clients as part of our family, not only those who call Maryland and Georgia home, but clients across the US who have benefited from our reputation of personal service, integrity, and expertise.
We strive to exceed client expectations – because we have high expectations of ourselves.
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