Fisher Futures
Class of 2009
Alexander D. Gardner
Alex Gardner is a junior at The Ohio State University in
the Fisher College of Business. He is currently pursuing a B.S. in Business
Administration with a major in finance. Alex participated in the Emerging
Markets, Business, and Globalization program where he spent time in Panama City,
Panama after studying the globalization of Panama’s economy. Alex is a member of
the undergraduate finance association and currently serves as Vice President and
Academic Chairman of his fraternity, Zeta Beta Tau. Alex is the founder and
president of the Buckeye Barbeque Club, one of the largest student organizations
at Ohio State, and was featured on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart in November
of 2006.
During the summer of 2007 Alex interned for UBS Financial
Services. While at UBS, Alex assisted the technical analyst with portfolio
analysis for prospective clients, and the development of asset allocation
strategies using proprietary UBS investment products. In addition, Alex received
training in the operational and management aspects of the firm's business. Alex
also conducted portfolio analyses and assisted in preparation of performance
reports for clients of UBS. This fall, Alex will be participating in the Smith
Barney internship program in their wealth management division.