Financial Literacy Month in Action
As we step into Financial Literacy Month, the energy across Rock The Street, Wall Street is building, with more than 15 events over the past month.
From Newport Beach to Nashville, Chicago to Charlotte, Toronto to London, students are connecting directly with industry professionals, gaining real insight into career paths and applying Financial & Investment fundamentals in real time. These moments provide access, build confidence, spark questions and help students consider decisions with clarity.
At RTSWS, we bring the M in STEM to life, through classrooms, coffee chats, Insight Days and leadership panels. Students are stepping forward with purpose. This momentum is powered by a remarkable community. Our volunteers share their stories and help bridge the path from classrooms to careers.
Together, we are expanding access, accelerating opportunity, and strengthening the future of the capital markets.
RTSWS Board Member Joins IWD Panel in San Francisco
RTSWS Board Member Gretchen Flicker, CFA joined an industry panel hosted by CFA Society San Francisco, Women in ETFs and Capital Group for the event Give to Gain: Advancing Women, Opening Doors. Gretchen joined fellow panelists Hui-Chien Chang, CFA; Roz Hongsaranagon and Cinthia Murphy. The discussion focused on how industry leaders can open doors for the next generation through guidance, service and nonprofit leadership, reinforcing the evening's theme that investing in others helps create opportunities across the industry.
UPCOMING EVENTS
RTSWS Woman of the Year Luncheon
RTSWS will honor Kristie Feinberg, President & CEO of Manulife John Hancock Investments, as the 2026 Woman of the Year, recognizing her leadership, mentorship, and commitment to expanding opportunities in finance.
RTSWS will also recognize Reginald Sanders, CFA, CAIA, as the 2026 Supporter of the Year. Managing Director of Hedge Funds and Fixed Income at the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, he helped create the RTSWS Career Center, connecting students and alumni to internships and career pathways.
Help us celebrate these two leaders. For sponsorships and tickets, contact Jo Mullenix, COO.
FEATURED OPPORTUNITIES
RTSWS Career Center
Explore the sampling of internships and jobs listed below as a glimpse into the exceptional opportunities our sponsors provide.
2026 Summer Excellence Internship
(High School - Juniors & Seniors in NYC)
BlackRock
New York, NY
2026 Global Leveraged Finance Summer Analyst (Houston)
(University Students - Expected graduation date of
December 2026 - June 2027)
CIBC
Houston, TX
2026 Step In, Step Up: Foundations In Finance
(Sixth Form - Year 13 Students)
Morgan Stanley
London, UK
Contact careercenter@rockthestreetwallstreet.com to post internships, entry-level jobs and
industry opportunities on the RTSWS Career Center.
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