Leadership
Chief Investment Officer: Cory Large
Cory is a senior finance major at CSUSM with a strong passion for financial analysis
and investment strategy. He currently works at Anchor Bay Capital, a financial services
firm in Carlsbad, CA, where he is a licensed tax preparer and investment analyst.
Following graduation, Cory aims to earn his CFA® and EA (Enrolled Agent) designations.
Outside of his professional and academic pursuits, Cory enjoys playing beach volleyball,
snowboarding, and photography.
Chief Economist: Sanjay Bhatia
Sanjay is a Finance major in his senior year at the College of Business at California
State University, San Marcos. Sanjay has ambitions of pursuing a career in investments
and the banking industry. He often spends his time researching and studying financial
markets to master his craft. Sanjay is enrolled in Financial Edge’s Investment Banker
degree program and is employed at Wells Fargo.
Marketing Director:
Itsarely Palma Castillo
Itsarely is currently a Finance Major in the College of Business Administration at
CSUSM. Itsarely is in their third year of college, aspiring to become a financial
analyst after graduation. This role excites them, as it involves analyzing market
trends, financial forecasting, and developing investment strategies to help organizations
make informed decisions. In their free time, Itsarely enjoys volunteering at food
distribution centers, while also indulging in their love for anime and crafting DIY
projects.
Chief Accountant: Ian such
Ian is a Finance Major and current senior on track to graduate in the spring of 2025
with plans to break into the finance world as an equity research analyst. Ian’s main
goal in 2024 was updating and transferring the funds entire holdings sheet into excel
and streamlining its features to make managing decisions easier. Ian is a current
CFA student member and is excited for what their future brings.
Consumer Staples and Discretionary Portfolio Manager: Tyler Glasser
Energy and Utilities Portfolio Manager: James Evenson
Financials & Real Estate: JJ Pilapil
JJ is a senior Finance Major in the College of Business Administration at California State University San Marcos. He is pursuing opportunities as a financial analyst, investment analyst, or banker. On campus, JJ has held several leadership roles, including President of the CSUSM Finance Society. Outside of academics, he enjoys spending time with family, weight training, and volunteering at the VA Hospital.
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Healthcare Portfolio Manager:
Hailey Kramer
Information Tech & Communications Portfolio Manager: Tanner Schanks
Tanner Schanks is a Finance Major in the College of Business at California State University
San Marcos. He is a senior and hopes to enter the Finance industry as a personal Financial
Advisor upon graduation. Tanner enjoys equity analysis and managing a portfolio with
his peers. He hopes to obtain a CFP certification and continue to grow his skills
after graduation.
Industrials & Materials Portfolio Manager: Wyatt West
Wyatt is a finance major at California State University San Marcos. He is a senior
graduating in the spring of 2025. Once he graduates, he looks to become CFA certified
and start his career strong in the investment banking field. He enjoys reading, writing,
and riding his motorcycle in his free time.