Exploring the Financial Industry at Benjamin F. Edwards

Benjamin F. Edwards CEO Tad Edwards takes DHS students' questions in his office.

 

Eric Seiffert
Director of Marketing

Duchesne High School students recently gained a behind-the-scenes look at the financial industry through a visit to Benjamin F. Edwards (BFE), a prominent mid-sized brokerage firm based in St. Louis.

For business teacher Tim Mueth, BFE was a natural choice for a field trip. As a former employee of A.G. Edwards—founded by the father of current BFE CEO Tad Edwards—Mueth utilized his industry connections to arrange the visit.

“This is something that they do not do for any other school,” Mueth said. “The students on the trip were all business students who have taken Personal Finance and/or Accounting, Marketing, and Economics.”

During the visit, students explored the daily operations of a brokerage firm, learning about the investment processes for stocks, ETFs, mutual funds, and managed products.

“I learned a lot,” said senior Reilly McCormack. “We actually got to talk with the CEO of the company. We learned about how to get internships and talked with some of the interns there. It was really cool.”

Tad Edwards spent time answering student questions and discussing the company’s history. The boutique firm boasts a national presence with over 100 locations across 34 states and a workforce of 700 to 800 employees.

For seniors looking to pursue a career in finance, the trip provided invaluable insight.

“If you’re looking to go into business, it’s great to go in to see what the job is actually like every day,” added senior T.J. Griese.