Honor Society® member
Kenneth Torres
- Economics — Minor in International Business
- Class of 2026
- USA
Member since September 2026
About
UT Austin Economics student with a strong interest in wealth management, investment research, financial analysis, and entrepreneurship. Experienced in financial planning, equity research, portfolio analysis, business development, and marketing through internships, student investment organizations, and professional development programs. Passionate about building a career in financial services while developing expertise in international business and creating opportunities that connect the United States and Latin America.
Education
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the university of texas at austin
economics
2024 – Present
Honors and awards
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University Finance Association — Stock Pitch Competition, 2nd Place
Placed 2nd by presenting NVIDIA as a long-term growth investment through financial analysis, market research, and risk assessment.
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CrowdStrike Equity Research & Case Competition — 4th Place
Placed 4th in a competitive equity research case competition conducted in collaboration with West Monroe.
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CFA Institute Investment Foundations Certificate
Completed foundational training in investment industry concepts, ethics, financial instruments, and portfolio management.
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HSF Certification Honor Finalist
Selected as a finalist in the Hispanic Scholarship Fund certification and professional development process.
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Honor Roll — UT Austin
Achieved academic distinction for strong academic performance during the semester.
Goals and interests
- Career goal
Wealth Management / Financial Services / Investment Management / Entrepreneurship
- Graduate school interests
Finance, Economics, Business, Wealth Management, Investment Management, and International Business
- Outside the classroom
Investing, Entrepreneurship, Pickleball, Chess, Golf, Formula 1, Traveling, Scuba Diving, Italian Cuisine, FC Barcelona, and the Houston Texans
Experience
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Financial Planning Extern
Amplified Planning - Completed financial planning training through real-world client cases covering cash flow management, retirement, investments, tax strategy, estate planning, insurance, and long-term wealth management. Applied industry tools including eMoney, Nitrogen, Redtail, Asset-Map, EncorEstate, and Holistiplan.
Jun 2026 – Jul 2026
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Investments & Marketing Intern
Memo Construction - Supported management and analysis of rental and construction properties across Canada and Nicaragua. Led marketing initiatives including advertisements, websites, landing pages, commercial media, and social media growth.
Mar 2026 – Aug 2026
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Freelance Financial Research & Analysis
Fiverr - Conduct equity research on publicly traded companies using financial statements, market news, and valuation analysis. Provide educational research covering budgeting, cash management, credit strategy, and investment fundamentals.
Aug 2025 – Aug 2026
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Business Development Intern
Grafo AI - Supported 10+ business proposals and investor presentations, contributing to three new partnership opportunities. Conducted market and competitive analysis on 50+ companies to support strategic growth initiatives.
Oct 2024 – Mar 2025
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Customer Service Specialist / Frontline Retail Operator
The Home Depot - Provided customer service and product guidance while processing more than $10,000 in daily transactions. Developed strong communication, problem-solving, and customer relationship skills.
Nov 2023 – Jul 2024
Volunteering
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Volunteer - Assisted with fundraising events benefiting Dell Children’s Medical Center and supported community fundraising initiatives.
TexasTHON
Sep 2024 – Sep 2026
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Volunteer - Participated in community service projects cleaning and organizing local Austin school classrooms and grounds.
The Project Texas
Sep 2024 – Sep 2026
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Fundraising Volunteer - Organized pan dulce and horchata fundraising sales, managed sales processes, and engaged with the local community to support fundraising efforts.
Lirios Pediatric
Aug 2024 – Sep 2026
Languages
- English (US) Fluent
- Spanish Fluent
Additional information
Organizations
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University Finance Association
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Association of Latino Professionals for America (ALPFA)
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Texas Hispanic Business Student Association (Texas HBSA)
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University Securities Investment Team
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Latin Economic & Business Association (LEBA)
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SEO Career
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Wealth Management Student Organization (WMSO)
