BRENDAN CUPCHAK

415 S Fifth Avenue, Ann Arbor, MI • bcupchak@umich.edu • (734) 904-7071

EDUCATION
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor – College of Literature, Science, and the Arts August 2018 - Present
Coursework toward Bachelor of Arts in Economics
Coursework toward Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
• Relevant Courses: Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Public Finance, Money and Banking, Cognitive
Psychology, Statistics, American Political Science

EXPERIENCE
Cardinal Economics and Finance, Ann Arbor, MI January 2019 – March 2020
Research Analyst
• Executed research on domestic ETFs in order to implement a US marketing strategy for Cardinal, which
had prior success with an ETF marketing strategy in international markets such as Australia
• Restructured the firm’s digital presence by creating a new website that clearly communicated Cardinal’s
mission and investment philosophy to potential and current clients
• Performed research on Google ad campaigns in order increase website traffic, which the firm used to
grow their business

Brain Exercise Initiative, Ann Arbor, MI September 2020-Present

Director of Finance
• Finalized our organization’s approval as a 501(c)(3) as a new chapter of the nationwide Brain Exercise
Initiative which allowed us to be aligned with the goals and ideals of the organization, Applied for non-
profit grants to fund the University of Michigan chapter
• Volunteered at local nursing homes on a weekly basis to help elderly individuals living with
Alzheimer’s maintain and strengthen their mental capabilities and sharpness

IPEX Incorporated, Plymouth, MI Summers 2017 - 2018

Financial Analyst
• Analyzed portfolios containing stocks, bonds, mutual funds, ETFs, and hedge funds to keep clients in
line with their objectives
• Monitored concentrations of styles, sectors, and securities of various clients to gain experience in the
management of portfolios

Gutherie Lumber, Livonia, MI Summer 2019

Yard Worker
• Utilized a forklift daily to build dozens of house loads and operated complex machinery running the
sawmill
• Worked my way up in the company from cleaning the yard to building house loads and working special
projects

ADDITIONAL
• Market investment and trading
• Founder and co-host, “Cups and Action” Podcast
• Math: data entry, data analytics, statistics
• Proficient in the Microsoft Suite