HIGH POINT, N.C., March 8, 2011 ? The Floyd T. Craven Investment Club at High Point University had the privilege of hosting Scott Tilley, certified financial analyst and first vice president of Investments at Merrill Lynch in High Point.
The meeting allowed students to learn about the investing industry with one of the most respected investing professionals in the Triad. Tilley covered topics including career planning, market analysis, corporate analysis and asset allocation.
?The meeting was an incredible opportunity to learn from Mr. Tilley?s observations and experience,? says Victor Trinklein, Investment Club co-president and discussion leader during club meetings. ?Each member enjoyed the insights provided from the diverse set of discussion topics.?
A member of the Business Student Association (BSA) at High Point University, the Floyd T. Craven Investment Club, which was created in 1998, continues to manage two investment portfolios. The club, which is a student-run organization, regularly analyzes, reviews, and trades stocks and other investments. Any HPU student who is a member of the Business School Association (BSA) is welcome to participate. While membership is not dependent upon prior experience, an interest in investing is key.
At High Point University, every student receives an extraordinary education in an inspiring environment with caring people. HPU, located in the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina, is a liberal arts institution with over 4,200 undergraduate and graduate students from 51 countries and 46 states at campuses in High Point and Winston-Salem. It is ranked by US News and World Report at No. 3 among Regional Colleges in the South. Forbes.com ranks HPU in the top 7 percent among ?America?s Best Colleges.? Parade Magazine lists HPU in the top 25 private schools in the nation. The university offers 50 undergraduate majors, 42 undergraduate minors and 14 graduate degree programs. It is accredited by the Commission of Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, and is a member of the NCAA, Division I and the Big South Conference. Visit High Point University on the Web at highpoint.edu.
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