The Academy of Finance

Workshop for Student Groups Visiting New York

The Wall Street
Immersion Experience®

The Academy of Finance® welcomes visiting educational groups to a private investment experience where students step into the world of investing, meet accomplished Wall Street professionals, and discover how global financial markets really work.

Welcome to the Financial Capital of the World

From Fifth Avenue to Wall Street, New York is home to the institutions, markets, and professionals that shape the global economy.

Experience the World of Wall Street

The Wall Street Immersion Experience™ transforms a visit into an unforgettable educational journey where students learn how investing really works, meet accomplished Wall Street professionals, and experience finance in the city where global markets come to life.

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Students Leave With

Fundamentals of investing

Through interactive discussions, market simulations, and investment challenges, students are introduced to the fundamentals of investing, asset classes, diversification, market behavior, risk, and the principles behind making informed investment decisions.
  • Think Like an Investor
  • Understanding Financial Markets
  • Recognize Market & Business Cycles
  • Introduction to Risk Management
  • Build the Foundations of Long-Term Wealth

Explore a Career in Finance

Students discover the world behind Wall Street, meet experienced financial professionals, explore different roles across the industry, and gain insight into the skills, expectations, and professional environment of a career in finance.
  • Wall Street Career Guidance
  • Professional networking skills tips
  • Internship Preparation
  • Etiquette &. Networking

Led by Wall Street & Academic Leaders

The program is led by James E. Demmert*, Founder and Chief Investment Officer of a $3 billion investment advisory firm and nationally recognized Barron’s advisor, alongside Mario DiFiore, PhD, Dean and Professor of Finance at Fordham University. Together, they create a powerful combination of real-world investment management experience, academic expertise, and high-level economic research. *See Disclosures

Program Details

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Designed for educational groups

  • Educational Tour Groups
  • High Schools
  • Universities
  • International schools
  • Study Abroad Programs
  • Duration: 2.5–3 hours
  • Format: Private interactive experience
  • Group Size: 20–30 participants
  • Location: The Academy of Finance®, Midtown Manhattan

“The greatest investment a young person can make is in their own education, in their own mind. The more you learn, the more you will earn.”

— Warren Buffett