Today we have a special 'student takeover' episode! Mount Royal University student, Melina Illodo, asks Jeff Fetterly what a career is equity research is like, the opportunities, the struggles, and what advice he would give to a student considering a career in this field.  Jeff is a seasoned finance and investment professional with 20+ years of experience. He spent over 15 years in capital markets as an equity research analyst, providing analysis and investment recommendations across the energy services, transition fuels, and industrial services sectors. He joined Enerflex in 2023 and currently leads corporate development and investor relations for the company. Prior to Enerflex, he was involved in the development of a private single family office. Mr. Fetterly holds a Bilingual Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Alberta and is a CFA Charterholder.  Melina is a fourth year BBA student double majoring in Finance and Human Resources, and is a CFA Level I Candidate set to take the exam in November 2024. Melina plans to specialize in equity research. Her finance journey began in high school with an investment principles class that ignited her passion for financial markets. Currently, she is completing a co-op term at Richmond Equity Management, gaining hands-on experience in the field.