Matrix Applications enjoyed hosting the Elon University Business Fellow students and faculty on Tuesday September 30, 2025!

Our team enjoyed welcoming a group of Business Fellow students and faculty from Elon University to our New York City headquarters. During their visit, we hosted a roundtable discussion where sophomore students had the opportunity to deepen their understanding of the financial industry, explore the world of fintech, and learn about potential career paths. The session included Q&A opportunities, including a valuable chance to connect with industry professionals and gain insights through shared experiences and advice. 

A special thank you to our colleague Colleen Judge for hosting the event and coordinating with her alma mater. We’re incredibly grateful to our colleagues at Matrix Applications and affiliates, South Street Securities and AmeriVet Securities, for contributing their firsthand insights and experiences during the discussion:

• Colleen Judge, Matrix Applications
• Jason Pandak, AmeriVet Securities
• John Kelly, South Street Securities
• Jose Vega, South Street Securities
• Kenneth McDermott, South Street Securities
• Matt Rafizadeh, Matrix Applications
• Stephen Mellert, Matrix Applications

Testimonials from the Students

“My experience as an Elon Business Fellow with Matrix Applications, AmeriVet Securities, and South Street Securities was incredibly valuable, giving me first-hand insight into the financial industry and helping to expand my knowledge on my future career. I am truly grateful for the opportunity."

Cecilia Falco
Elon University Student, Finance | LinkedIn

“Visiting Matrix Applications, AmeriVet Securities, and South Street Securities through the Elon Business Fellows Program was an inspiring experience. I enjoyed hearing the unique stories from each employee. Their advice and perspective was truly inspiring."

Thomasina Kalotis
Elon University Student, Finance | LinkedIn

"I had a great experience with the Elon Business Fellows at Matrix Applications. It was really interesting to hear from professionals across different areas of the business and see how their roles come together to make the company successful. I especially enjoyed being part of a discussion and hearing their advice as we start exploring our own careers. Thank you to Matrix Applications for hosting us and sharing more about your company!"

Ridgely Bryer
Elon University Student, Finance | LinkedIn

We hope this experience left the visitors inspired and prepared to conquer future professional endeavors. Thank you to Elon University faculty, Vaishali Shah and Diane Swenson, for your attendance, along with the following Elon University students for joining us:

• Benjamin Waechter
• Cecilia Falco
• Coulter Letzerich
• Dana Scannell
• Eli Karpas
• Emily O'Keefe
• Lauren Shafer
• Mary Sollars
• Ridgely Bryer
• Sofia DeSalvo
• Sophia Leyne
• Thomasina Kalotis
• Trevor Weltle

About Matrix Applications

Matrix Applications is a New York-based fintech service bureau that offers a suite of collateral management, margining and clearing systems for institutional fixed income trading and equities securities lending. We are a team of capital markets and systems professionals delivering financial technology solutions to institutional firms since 2000. We work hands-on with our clients to identify an optimal mix of services to best fit their needs, from systems to back-office operations assistance. With in-house and offshore developers, we provide our clients with the right solution at the right price. Comprised of industry veterans and financial professionals, we leverage our extensive technical experience, a deep network across the finance industry and a team of ops, regulatory and legal gurus to deliver bespoke managed services for firms big and small.