PANELIST BIOS 10.20.21 Amanda Strack - Associate Financial Representative Amanda graduated from Millersville University in 2018 with a Bachelor’s in Business Administration and a
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10.20.21
Amanda Strack
- Associate Financial
Representative
Amanda graduated from
Millersville University in
2018 with a Bachelor’s in
Business Administration
and a concentration in
Accounting and Finance
While at Millersville, she
was a member of the track
and field team as a javelin
and hammer thrower After
graduation from Millersville
University, she began
working for Northwestern
Mutual Amanda is
currently an Associate
Financial Representative
who works internally for the
firm and helps with
investment and insurance
operations as well as
building financial plans for
their advisors and clients
As an alumni, she
continues to stay a part of
the Millersville Community
as a volunteer track and
field coach.
Mike Gumpper
-Professor of Economics
Prior to joining Millersville University 27 years ago, Mike spent 20 years serving as the Director of the Center for Economic Education and provided support and training
to regional k-12 educators who participated in programs offered by the National Council for Economic Education such as the Stock Market Game, Business Plan Competition, and the
Economics Challenge
In 2017, Mike developed the Marauder Fund Student Investment Association and served as the faculty advisor until Fall 2021 The Marauder Fund is part of the MU
Foundation and is an actively managed investment portfolio administered by Millersville University undergraduates
For more info on the Marauder Fund, check out their website
https://www.millersville.edu/
economics/marauder-fund.php
Trang 2Steven E Russell, Esq.,
-MBA Portfolio Manager, Finance & Banking Innovation
Coverage: Financial Services, Banks, REITs 19 Yrs Tenure
Mr Russell is a Co-Manager of the Emerald Finance & Banking Innovation Fund and a Senior Research Analyst for Emerald Advisers In addition, he is a Portfolio Manager for the Emerald Financial Services Private Equity Fund I, LP Prior to joining Emerald
in 2005, Mr Russell founded Greenwood Advisers, LLC, a registered investment adviser
Previously, he served as Managing Director of iNetworks, LLC a private equity firm located in Western Pennsylvania Prior to joining iNetworks, LLC, Mr Russell served as Senior Vice President and Portfolio Manager of Emerald Advisers, where he served as Manager of the Emerald Technology Fund and co-manager
of the Emerald Select Banking Fund He was also a Principal and Founding Partner of Emerald Venture Capital
Mr Russell served as Senior Private Equity Analyst for the Pennsylvania Public School Employees’ Retirement System (PSERS), where he administered PSERS’ $1.2 billion commitment
of private investments, including leveraged buyouts, destressed investments, mezzanine, and growth equities From 1996 to
1997, he administered PSERS’
$400 million Developmental Fund and $100 million Absolute Return Program
Mr Russell serves on the Board
of Arbitrators for the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), and has appeared on CNBC, Bloomberg Television, and other investment-oriented programs He has been quoted in various international media, including The Wall Street Journal, Smart Money Magazine, Bloomberg Business News, Dow Jones News Service and Market Watch Mr Russell received both his JD and MBA degrees from Temple University and a BA degree in Banking and Finance from Morehouse College
Mr Russell is licensed to practice law in the State of New Jersey and has passed the NASD Series
63 exam
- Financial Advisor
Danielle is a Bloomsburg alumnus
who graduated with a degree in
finance and Chinese She played
field hockey and studied abroad
during her time in college When
Danielle isn’t working you can
usually find her in a plane heading
to her next travel destination
Danielle started with Northwestern
Mutual in the summer of 2018 as a
financial representative
Matt Libonati
-Credit Risk Analyst
Matt graduated from Millersville University in December 2017 with a major in economics and a minor in finance He is currently pursuing his masters degree in data science at Northwestern University
Professionally, Matt has 4.5 years credit risk experience working with commercial and consumer loans His current profession is a Credit Risk Analyst at College Ave Student Loans where he spends most of his time with their decision engine for underwriting loans and mining data from big data
repositories
His ultimate goal is to continue pursuing his passion for data analytics so that one day he can develop and employ his own advanced A.I models within the financial sector
Michael J Dieter, CMFC®
- Wealth Consultant
Michael has been guiding
individuals and business owners in
the financial services industry since
2003 A graduate of Millersville
University, Mike earned his
Counselor, designation through the
College For Financial Planning in
2005 He established Dieter
Financial Services in 2007, which
later became Waterfront Financial
Waterfront Financial’ s goal is to
care for their clients in an
exceptional way
Danielle is actively involved in her Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Council as a DEI leader
in her network office She is also now the College Unit Director for the Wallover District Office in Lancaster, PA