CFA Institute CareerFest 2025 and CFA Institute Live | Chicago, IL
Rock The Street, Wall Street was proud to join global leaders at CFA Institute CareerFest 2025 and CFA Institute Live, where over 1,400 attendees from 70+ countries gathered to explore the future of finance.
Our CEO Ashley Leftwich and COO Johannah Mullenix represented RTSWS, engaging with university students, alumnae, and industry professionals while spotlighting our expanded Career Center. The Career Center continues to grow as a resource connecting students to internships, early career opportunities, and real-world financial insights.
A highlight of the event was RTSWS alumna Alinda Li’s Lightning Tent Talk. Alinda, a Chicago program graduate, shared her journey from high school student to University of Michigan alumna to Equity Research Associate at William Blair. Her story was a powerful reminder of the impact of early access to financial education.
We also celebrated the many RTSWS supporters featured in panels and sessions, including Wylie Tollette (Franklin Templeton), Blair duQuesnay (Ritholtz Wealth Management), and Heather Brilliant (Diamond Hill), among others. Their insights helped elevate discussions on education, ethics, client relationships, and evolving investment strategies.
Special thanks to CFA Institute and event lead Katharine Warren for hosting a high-impact event that continues to raise the bar in professional development and financial education.
Carson Wealth Brings Financial Careers to Life for Omaha Students with RTSWS
Carson Wealth’s commitment to community and career-building was recently featured in the Greater Omaha Chamber’s March Investor’s Corner. As a supporter of Rock The Street, Wall Street (RTSWS), Carson Wealth plays a meaningful role in helping students across Omaha explore careers in finance.
In the article, Paul West—Managing Partner of Carson Wealth Omaha and Chair-Elect & Secretary of the Omaha Chamber Board—shares how the company has grown from a local firm into a national organization with more than 500 employees, while continuing to stay rooted in Omaha through education, philanthropy, and local involvement.
That includes their work with RTSWS, where Carson Wealth professionals volunteer their time and insights to introduce high school girls to the world of finance. Through our programming, students get to visit the firm’s Omaha office, learn directly from industry professionals, and envision themselves in careers they may not have otherwise considered.
“It’s really cool to watch them go from knowing nothing about what we do to inspiring them to want to come into this career,” said West.
Carson Wealth’s involvement extends beyond the classroom. From mentoring students to offering their space for community events, their investment in Omaha’s future is clear.
We’re grateful for their support and excited to continue connecting students with professionals who are bringing the M in STEM to life.
Read the full article from the Omaha Chamber:
Carson Wealth’s Commitment to Growth, Omaha and Its People
