Van Buren Advisory LLC Reviews

Working with Frank Van Buren was both a privilege and a pleasure. He went out of his way to connect with me on a deeper level, taking the time to truly understand my situation and determine how he could best assist me. Throughout the course, I learned how to network effectively and present myself in a polished, refined manner to showcase my abilities for a career in investment banking. The time we worked together was incredibly valuable, as Frank not only provided me with opportunities to learn and grow but also broke down the complexities of investment banking in a way that made me feel confident explaining it to anyone—even someone with no background in finance. At the start, I wasn’t entirely sure what my options were. Coming from a non-target school and having missed the typical investment banking recruitment cycle, I felt uncertain and frustrated. Frank was a steady, reassuring presence during this time. He reminded me that he had seen situations like mine unfold successfully many times before and was confident I would reach the finish line. His guidance was truly pivotal in my development. I could reach out to him at any time—whether to ensure I was crafting the right email to a potential contact or to seek advice on mock interviews. His dedication and support were invaluable, and I cannot thank him enough for the effort he put into my growth. Currently, I am working as a finance intern in the treasury department at Lexmark while finishing my final semester of college. I have also been accepted into the University of South Carolina’s Master of Science in Business Analytics program. Both experiences will strengthen my candidacy for off-cycle investment banking recruitment, as well as the upcoming fall recruitment cycle.

Mr. Van Buren was an extremely engaging speaker who really seemed to be speaking from experience instead of from a bunch of slides. Everything sounded like life lessons from one man to the next and many of the lessons have already become an influential part of my day. I can still recall many of the stories (which are much more effective than just giving advice), so I consider the lesson well worth the time.

Frank is an incredible speaker, but not only does he engage with words, he tells meaningful stories that have great lessons.

I'm grateful Mr. Van Buren shared his extensive experiences in the financial industry. He provided guidance on how to approach the interview process and the skills to acquire to have a successful career in finance in great detail. The advice he provided was highly practical and inspiring.

Really enjoyed his talk and that it was interactive… loved the personal stories and how they relate to success.

The speaker was great! Great advice, really down to earth and relatable. Unlike previous speakers this workshop was so helpful. He was great at addressing real problems that everyone goes through starting a career!

This course was extremely helpful and impactful. Most importantly, the lessons learned from this were immediately applicable and relevant.

Your seminar was one of the most engaging and real conversations that I have had the opportunity to participate in. And what I mean by that is while you were conveying what you have learned throughout all of your walks of life, it made me relate back to mine. It was impactful. It wasn’t the time where I’m listening to a random guest speaker and they are just telling me what I want to hear. You were genuine and I appreciate that. Thank you.

Amazing material and great presentation. Frank is the best!

Mr Van Buren is an outstanding speaker and mentor. He brings great energy and keeps you engaged during the entire presentation.