Finance Club Goes “Bell to Bell” on Wall Street

The Plymouth State University Finance Club’s unforgettable trip to the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and Nasdaq provided students with rare, firsthand insights into the world’s two largest stock exchanges. The daylong visits went ‘bell to bell,” beginning with NYSE’s opening bell and exploration of the exchange’s iconic trading floor and ending on Nasdaq’s floor as the closing signal rang.

Highlights included learning about NYSE’s history and operations and regarding the technology-driven future of finance while touring Nasdaq, whose highly watched Composite Index is heavily weighted in tech stocks.

Both exchanges featured networking opportunities with industry professionals, giving PSU students a deeper understanding of market dynamics and career paths and positioning them for future internships and jobs. Finance major Ronja Dahlin ’25 said, “The opportunity to learn from finance professionals and immerse myself in such top-performing environments was invaluable.”

The trip was coordinated by Guy Wisinski ’85, development officer for PSU, Ledice Sweeney P’26, vice president for equity trading with American Veterans Group, and Kendall Wisinski, account manager with Nasdaq. Enroute to Wall Street, students stayed the night nearby in Connecticut, dining and networking at the Country Club of New Canaan compliments of club GM/COO Kevin Lalumiere ’99.

“This trip offered our students an unparalleled opportunity to see theory discussed in the classroom come to life,” said Finance Professor Christina Bradbury. “Engaging directly with industry professionals and experiencing the energy of the trading floor was both inspiring and educational. It is crucial for our students, many of whom are first-generation college students, to witness what is possible as they prepare for careers in the continuously evolving field of finance.”

PSU’s Cluster Learning Model gives students practical knowledge to thrive in the global marketplace and transformative experiences like these shape students’ academics, setting the stage for vibrant careers. Alumni are encouraged to engage with the University’s School of Business and the Finance Club, offering mentorship and guidance to current students. For prospective students, these opportunities provide a glimpse into how PSU helps graduates succeed in competitive industries.

To learn more about student experiences, the School of Business, and the Hyde Hall transformation, contact Director of Development John Scheinman P’19, P’21G at jscheinman@plymouth.edu or (603) 535-2805. Learn more about Hyde Hall on our website.

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