Executive Board
Patrick Provost
President
Patrick is a senior from the Chicagoland area majoring in Finance with a minor in Information Systems. He interned with the Debt Capital Markets group at Fifth Third Bank last summer and will return as an Analyst in January following graduation. Outside of school, Patrick enjoys golfing, weightlifting, and attending Cubs games.
Thiago Picinini
VP of Portfolio Management
Thiago is a junior from Brazil majoring in Finance and Statistics. He interned at RiverNorth Capital Management this past summer and is interested in pursuing a career in asset management following graduation. Outside of school, Thiago enjoys playing soccer, running and traveling.
Grant Carufel
VP of Portfolio Management
Grant is from Portland, OR and is a senior studying finance and computer science. He was an investment banking spring analyst at the Peakstone Group, a summer analyst at Enfusion, and interned as an equities and fixed income summer analyst at Nuveen this past summer. Grant is interested in pursuing a career in asset management post graduation. Outside of school, Grant enjoys playing guitar, reading, backpacking, and skiing.
Hristo Vidinski
VP of Macroeconomic Research
Hristo is a second-year Finance and Economics student who moved to Chicago after spending his high school years in Bulgaria. Beyond RIF, he participates in Loyola’s Real Estate Team and Chess Club and is interested in pursuing a career in investment management. In his leisure time, Hristo enjoys skiing, playing soccer, working out, and exploring different music genres.
David Sagl
VP of Investments
David Sagl is from Prague, Czech Republic and is a senior studying Marketing. Recently, David earned his Real Estate License and has plans to work in Commercial Real Estate Development. He has also gained experience working as a marketing associate at InQbate. When he's not busy with his studies or work, David likes to spend his time at the gym, watching movies, and tasting different foods from around the world.
Michael Lasusa
VP of Operations
Michael is from Park Ridge, IL, a suburb of Chicago. As a double major in Economics and Finance at Quinlan, Michael is part of the Rambler Investment Fund and has completed departmental honors research projects discussing Social Security and retirement. Michael currently works as a Research Analyst at Capital Gains. In Michael’s free time, he is training to qualify for the Boston Marathon, enjoys going to the gym, reads, and listens to podcasts.
Anthony Zentefis
VP of Investments
Anthony is from Orland Park, IL studying Finance and Information Systems. Last summer he interned at Abbott with the Global Logistics division. He hopes to move into a corporate finance or commercial banking role next summer. Outside of school, Anthony enjoys staying active, trying out Chicago food spots, and going to concerts.
Senior Analysts
Davis Cass '26
Alexander Brukasz '26
Matthew Coffman '26
Carlos Lopez Ramos '26
Avery Harlicka '26
Nicole Alvarez '26
Etienne Jimenez '27