Conversations with Corvin:
Have you interned in the finance industry? What were you doing and where were you?
Last summer, I interned with Ackerman Capital Management in Dallas, Texas as a Wealth Management Intern. During my time there, I gained exposure to each area of the firm by working with the Directors of Wealth Management, Portfolio Management, Trade Execution, Operations, and Fund Accounting. I constructed a comprehensive financial plan on eMoney, which included data entry, ensuring accuracy, and creating simulations for client presentations.
This summer, I interned with Valiant Private Wealth at Steward Partners, also in Dallas, Texas, as a Financial Advisor Intern. I constructed a comprehensive single-stock position watchlist on FactSet to actively monitor and inform asset allocation decisions across all client portfolios. I also supported client service and estate planning initiatives by inputting confidential client data on Everplans, which ensured accurate record-keeping and streamlined advisor-client communication. Both internships provided valuable insights into wealth and asset management, while also giving me practical skills I will carry forward in my career.
What Has Been Your Favorite Course through Spring ’25?
Business Modeling with Excel. I enjoyed the technical aspect of the class and the opportunity to develop a strong command of Excel, which is such an essential tool in the finance industry. Throughout the course, we built Linear Programming models, performed Data Mining and Regression Analysis, and ran Sensitivity Analyses. I found it rewarding to see how these models could be applied to real-world business problems.
This year, I am particularly intrigued by my Intermediate Accounting course. I have always enjoyed working with numbers, and I am looking forward to learning practical analytical skills from this class. Understanding accounting at a deeper level is critical for anyone pursuing a career in finance, as it forms the foundation of financial analysis, valuation, and investment decision-making.
Do opponents try to chat you up when you’re on the foul line? How do you tune it out?
Yes, at times opponents will try to get in your head and distract you at the foul line. However, I believe the best response is to stay composed and let your performance on the court do the talking. Basketball is as much a mental game as it is a physical one, and the toughest players are those who remain focused regardless of distractions. At the free-throw line, I rely on my routine and preparation to block out everything else and focus on the shot in front of me.
Free throws play such a huge role in the outcome of games. If you were coaching players on free throws, what advice would you have for them?
In a highly competitive conference like the UAA, free throws can be the difference between winning and losing. My advice to players would be to develop a consistent routine and commit to putting in the necessary repetitions. My personal routine—three dribbles and a spin of the ball, which I started back in middle school—allows me to reset and focus before each shot. I also never leave the gym without making ten consecutive free throws, which helps build confidence and reinforce the importance of consistency. Developing a routine helps players refocus in pressure situations, and thousands of repetitions create the confidence needed to step up and knock them down.
When did you develop the three-point shot?
I began developing my three-point shot early on as a kid. Growing up, I had a hoop in my backyard, and I would spend hours outside shooting from every spot imaginable until the sun went down. As a left-handed shooter, I discovered early on that my shooting touch was one of my greatest strengths. Over time, I built confidence through countless hours of repetition, which gave me the ability to shoot from deep. From my early days in YMCA leagues to now competing at the collegiate level, my shooting ability has always been my strongest asset and a key part of my game.
Did you play with any travel teams in youth basketball at home? Where did those teams play?
I played with a local travel team called Texas Xpress through middle school. In high school, I played for Southern Assault, a Dallas-based program on the Adidas 3SSB Circuit. Playing on that circuit gave me the opportunity to compete against some of the best players in the country. My team played tournaments in Omaha, NE, Birmingham, AL, and Houston, TX to name a few. The level of competition pushed me to grow as a player, and it was an incredible experience to test myself against elite talent. Several players I played with and against during those years have since gone on to play in the NBA, which makes those experiences all the more meaningful in shaping my basketball journey.
What attracted you to the University?
I was attracted to the University of Rochester because it offered me the rare opportunity to pursue a world-class education while continuing to play the sport I love at a high level. The combination of strong academics and competitive athletics made Rochester the ideal place for me to grow both as a student and as an athlete. I knew I would be challenged in the classroom and on the court, and that balance has allowed me to get the most out of my college experience.
