From the Classroom to the Capital Markets
Explore finance through real-world market analysis, industry insights, and hands-on learning experiences.
Find the schedule for Fall sessions below! No registration required.
What happens when students learn finance from someone who has spent a career navigating the realities of markets, investment decisions, and business leadership?
The Finance Executive in Residence program connects students with industry expertise, real-world perspectives, and hands-on learning experiences that extend far beyond traditional coursework.
Led by Finance Executive in Residence Ed Rieckelman, the program helps students bridge theory and practice through lectures, workshops, mentorship, industry events, and experiential learning opportunities focused on capital markets, equity research, investing, and career development.
Impact: By the Numbers
200+ Students Reached Annually
- More than 100 unique students participate annually in the Capital Markets series, and more than 100 attend Equity Research programming.
225+ UTM Capital Members
- One of UTM's most engaged student communities for aspiring finance professionals
150+ Students at Signature Events
- Opening and closing ceremonies consistently draw large audiences from across campus.
8 Years of Impact
- Supporting finance students as Adjunct Professor and Finance Executive in Residence.
Weekly Access to Industry Insight
- Regular programming throughout both the Fall and Winter terms.
Dozens of Industry and Alumni Connections
- Featuring professionals from banking, economics, equity research, private equity, and investment management
What Students Can Expect
Explore the expansive and hands-on offerings through programming that runs all throughout the academic year.
Capital Markets Lecture Series
A dynamic weekly discussion of the events shaping global markets.
Topics include:
- Economic and political developments
- Market trends and investment themes
- Industry disruptions
- Company analysis
- Current events affecting investors
Students learn to connect classroom concepts with real-world market activity while engaging in lively discussions and debate.
Equity Research Series
A hands-on journey into professional investment analysis.
Students explore:
- Equity research fundamentals
- Financial statement analysis
- Valuation methodologies
- Investment thesis development
- Advanced analytical techniques
Throughout the year, students evaluate publicly traded companies, identify opportunities and risks, and vote on whether they would invest at current market prices.
Industry Speakers & Alumni Events
Students gain direct access to leaders and alumni working across the finance sector.
Recent speakers have included:
- Senior banking executives
- Economists
- Investment professionals
- Equity research analysts
- Successful UTM alumni
These events offer valuable insight into career pathways, emerging trends, and what it takes to succeed in finance.
Skills Workshops
Develop practical skills that employers value.
Topics include:
- Valuation techniques
- Financial modelling
- Excel applications
- Presentation skills
- Investment analysis
Students can immediately apply these skills through coursework, competitions, and internships.
Mentorship and Career Support
Learning continues beyond formal programming.
Students can engage through:
- Office hours
- One-on-one mentoring
- Small-group coaching
- Career conversations
- Special projects
Whether seeking academic guidance or exploring career options, students have opportunities to learn directly from an experienced finance professional.
Powered by Student Engagement
The Finance Executive in Residence program works closely with student organizations to create meaningful co-curricular experiences.
UTM Capital
As faculty advisor to UTM Capital, Ed supports one of UTM's most active student organizations.
Students participate in:
- Investment teams
- Stock pitches
- Research projects
- Industry networking
- Speaker series
- Professional development workshops
UTM Capital has grown into a cornerstone of the student finance experience.
Fall Schedule
Capital Markets is on Tuesdays, and Equity Research is on Thursdays.
| Date | Topic | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 10, 2026 | Investment Styles | 5:00 - 7:00 pm | KN-L1230 |
| September 15, 2026 | This Week in Capital Markets | 5:00 - 7:00 pm | KN-L1230 |
| September 17, 2026 | How to Identify an Attractive Investment Target | 5:00 - 7:00 pm | KN-L1230 |
| September 22, 2026 | This Week in Capital Markets | 5:00 - 7:00 pm | KN-L1230 |
| September 24, 2026 | Boot Camp 1 – Phase One Research | 5:00 - 7:00 pm | KN-L1230 |
| September 29, 2026 | This Week in Capital Markets | 5:00 - 7:00 pm | KN-L1230 |
| October 1, 2026 | Boot Camp 2 – Phase Two Research plus Industry & Competitor Analysis | 5:00 - 7:00 pm | KN-L1230 |
| October 6, 2026 | This Week in Capital Markets | 5:00 - 7:00 pm | KN-L1230 |
| October 8, 2026 | Boot Camp 3 – Financial Analysis and Valuation | 5:00 - 7:00 pm | KN-L1230 |
| October 15, 2026 | This Week in Capital Markets | 5:00 - 7:00 pm | KN-L1230 |
| October 15, 2026 | TBD: Company Presentation | 5:00 - 7:00 pm | KN-L1230 |
| October 20, 2025 | This Week in Capital Markets | 5:00 - 7:00 pm | KN-L1230 |
| October 22, 2026 | TBD: Company Presentation | 5:00 - 7:00 pm | KN-L1230 |
No sign up required! Please arrive 10 minutes before the start of the session. KN-L1230 is on the lower/basement level of the Innovation Complex.
Get Involved
Whether you're exploring a future in finance, building technical skills, or looking to expand your professional network, the Finance Executive in Residence program offers opportunities to learn, connect, and grow.
Attend a lecture. Join a workshop. Meet industry leaders. Discover what's possible.
About Ed Rieckleman
Over the course of his 25-year career as a private equity investor, Ed made investments in over 20 private companies and was a director of 9 companies. His private equity investments have resulted in a return on invested capital in excess of 3x. He focused on investing in small and medium-sized growth companies, most of which were founder or family owned.
Ed is an Adjunct Professor and Finance Executive in Residence in the Department of Management at the University of Toronto Mississauga, where he lectures on capital markets, equity research, M&A, and valuations. Since March 2015, he has held several advisory positions within Kevin Murphy Group, a privately held premium global beauty care company with revenues in excess of $100 million. Currently, he is its financial advisor reporting directly to the Chairman. He also served on the advisory board of Edge Imaging Inc., a privately held school photography business, until it was sold in 2018.
From 2009 to 2012, Ed was Vice President of Alberta Investment Management Corporation’s Private Equity Group. AIMCo’s PE Group had approximately $2 billion under management with investments in both private equity funds and directly in private companies. Prior to joining AIMCo’s Private Equity Group, Ed founded True North Investors, a private equity fund focused on acquiring middle market companies. From 2004 through 2007, he was a Partner with ONCAP Management Partners, Onex Corporation’s dedicated middle market investment affiliate. Prior to ONCAP, Ed was a Partner with Goldner Hawn Johnson & Morrison Incorporated, a Minneapolis-based $200 million private equity fund, and he began his career at First Chicago Corporation’s Merchant Bank. He has been a consultant to the Board of Directors for the haircare company Eleven Australia Pty Ltd. since 2024.
Ed is a graduate of Boston College, (BS in Finance, cum laude – top 10% of class) and holds an MBA from Carnegie Mellon University (top 15% of class).