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A team of finance students from the Stamford campus took first place in the CFA Research Challenge last week. Pictured from left are: Dylan Haig, Philip Ochocinski, Hunter Baillargeon, Richard Opper, and Rushit Chauhan, all members of the Class of 2026.

Stamford Finance Students Wow Judges, Take Home Trophy in Regional CFA Competition

UConn Today – Atenacious team of finance majors, who sacrificed most of their winter break to prepare for the CFA Institute Research Challenge, took first place in that regional competition last week.

Students Hunter Baillargeon, Dylan Fischetto, Richard Opper, Philip Ochocinski and Rushit Chauhan were tasked with researching and analyzing a major utility company, and then producing a 10-page report about whether to buy, hold, or sell its stock. They chose to sell.

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