Finance Peer Career Advising (PCA) Program

Will is a senior at USC Marshall pursuing a B.S. in Business Administration. He has previously held internships at Arete Wealth Management, a private equity roofing consolidation platform, and a lower middle market software-focused investment bank. Following his summer internship, he accepted a full-time return offer with RBC Capital Markets in San Francisco.

As a former mentor at GIS Academy, Will is excited to support students exploring careers in finance. Drawing on his experience, he provides practical guidance on recruiting, technical skill development, and breaking into competitive roles.

Outside of school and work, Will stays active with friends and enjoys reading, with a particular interest in Greco-Roman philosophy and the classics.

Jaxon is a senior at USC Marshall pursuing a B.S. in Business Administration with an emphasis in Finance. Most recently, he interned at Wells Fargo in the Financial Sponsors Group in Los Angeles and accepted a full-time return offer to join the same group in New York following graduation. The summer prior, he interned at Morgan Stanley Private Wealth Management.

He has been an active member of the Trojan Investing Society. He started as a Kilmer and Coleman Scholar in his sophomore year and served as a Pod Leader for the M&A, FSG, and Leveraged Finance cohort during his junior year. He is excited to help Trojans navigate their career goals and answer any questions they may have.

Alexis is a senior at USC majoring in Mathematics and Economics. She previously interned at Citigroup in San Francisco within their Healthcare Investment Banking coverage group and accepted a full-time return offer to join the team following graduation. She also interned at Deloitte in New York City across their Financial Advisory and Audit practices.

At USC, Alexis has participated in the Trojan Investing Society mentorship program (now TFA) and served as Head of External Operations for the Global Investment Society. Her relevant coursework includes FBE421, BUAD308, BUAD280, and additional Mathematics and Economics courses. She is excited to meet and support students this year!

Jackson is a senior at USC Marshall studying Business Administration with an emphasis in Finance and a minor in Applied Analytics.

Previously, Jackson worked in Equity Research at Bahl & Gaynor and Operations at Vorys Econtrol. Most recently, he interned at Evercore in their Houston Energy Group and accepted a full-time return offer to rejoin the team following graduation.

On campus, Jackson was a part of the 2025 Trojan Finance Academy Cohort and now acts as an Energy Pod Leader for TFA. Additionally, he is a mentor for the Global Investment Society and has been a part of TCC and MEBC.

Jackson is also a diehard Cleveland sports fan and loves to travel. He can’t wait to connect with more members of the Trojan family.

Aarav Sethi is a senior at USC Marshall studying Business Administration with an emphasis in Finance and a minor in AI Applications. His work experience includes roles in hedge funds, venture capital, and credit investing. Most recently, he interned at Lazard and accepted a full-time return offer to join the firm in New York as a Generalist M&A/Restructuring analyst following graduation.

Aarav has engaged with campus by serving as VP of Membership for the Business Technology Group and as a member of the Undergraduate Student Investment Fund. He has enjoyed international programs such as LInC in Seoul and studying abroad at IE University in Madrid.

Off campus, Aarav enjoys travel, music, and both playing basketball and watching the New York Knicks. He is excited to serve as PCA Head for the ’26-’27 school year and support as many students as possible!

Michella Casaretto Barrios is a senior pursuing a double major in Business Administration, with an emphasis in Finance, and Economics. She has built a strong academic foundation in financial analysis and economic theory, complemented by practical experience in global financial institutions. Michella has previously interned at PwC and at Santander Bank within its Corporate and Investment Banking division, where she developed exposure to financial advisory and capital markets. Most recently, she interned as a Trade Support Analyst at PIMCO in Newport Beach and accepted a full-time return offer to join the firm following graduation.

Daksh is a senior at USC Marshall, double majoring in Business Administration (Finance emphasis) and Accounting, with a minor in Dance. This summer, he interned at Oaktree Capital Management on the Performing Credit – High Yield Bonds team. He's also worked at an equities hedge fund, a boutique PE firm, and a fixed-income and risk desk at a foreign bank in India. His interests span high yield, distressed, and opportunistic credit, plus commodities and equities.

Johnson Wu is a senior at the University of Southern California, where he studies Business Administration and International Relations. He spent summer 2026 as a Private Equity Summer Analyst at Vista Equity Partners in Austin. Prior to that, Johnson interned with Blue Owl Capital on the Strategic Equity team in New York City (summer 2025) and with Deloitte on the Advisory team in New York City (summer 2024). Following graduation, he will join Moelis & Company in San Francisco as an Investment Banking Analyst on the Technology M&A team.

Samuel Kovar is entering his senior year at USC, where he is a Business Administration major with an emphasis in finance. In addition to his major, Sam is pursuing minors in Mathematical Data Analytics and Musical Studies, where he continues his 10-year journey playing the viola.