"I was at MTV as a news anchor/VJ, and I spent four wonderful years there. I did some of the most amazing interviews and felt so lucky that I was given that opportunity. As that fourth year got underway, I saw the writing on the wall that MTV was moving away from music, away from presenters, and more toward reality television. Not only did I not really want to be a part of that, but I knew that at some point, my days were going to be numbered."
"I applied to and got into law school, but I realized that it was not the right choice for me. I talked to a few people who worked on trading desks who suggested trading because I had been an athlete my whole life, and love team-oriented businesses and activities. I was strong at math and followed the markets, so I spent some time shadowing at bulge bracket banks and understanding their structures."
Kim Stolz moved from a media background as an MTV anchor and America's Next Top Model participant into finance. She enrolled in law school briefly but determined it was not the right path. Conversations with trading-desk professionals and her athletic, team-oriented mindset led her to pursue trading. Stolz strengthened relevant skills by shadowing at large banks and learning promotion structures. She actively pursued an internship through persistent outreach and door-knocking. Stolz worked at firms including BTIG and Citi, joined Bank of America Private Bank in 2014, and now advises ultrawealthy families as a private client advisor.
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