Indiana State University hosted the 2026 Student Managed Investment Fund Consortium (SMIFC) Conference on Oct. 1-2 at the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place in Chicago. The conference drew nearly 450 participants from Universities around the world.
The conference's title sponsor, The Garrett Companies, continues to support student professional development in a variety of ways. Its CEO and Founder, Eric Garrett, is an Indiana State University alumnus, and consortium leaders appreciate the company's support.
The SMIFC community includes 247 member institutions focused on advancing student leadership in investment management and business education.
The conference featured industry speakers, organizational tours, student competitions and networking opportunities. Speakers represented major companies including The Garrett Companies, Valmark Financial Group, Kingsview Partners, the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, Stifel and more.
Two major student competitions highlighted the event:
Financial Analysis Competition:
1st place:
Salve Regina University (Team 1)
2nd place (three-way tie):
Hofstra University
University of Texas at Arlington
University of Wisconsin - La Crosse
3rd place:
George Mason University
Poster Session Competition:
1st place:
Central Michigan University (Team 1)
2nd place:
California State University, Fullerton
3rd place (tie):
George Mason University
Wichita State University
The conference’s title sponsor, The Garrett Companies, continues to support student professional development in a variety of ways, and we appreciate their support.
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