Nathan Frederick
Nathan (Nate) Frederick is a a rising senior studying Finance with a minor in Information Technology at Monmouth University.
What made you choose your field of study?
After taking a few business classes in high school I became really interested in business in general. Later, in high school and early college, I found a lot of interest in market analysis and financial advising parts of business.
Have you received any honors, awards, or scholarships?
I am currently on an athletic scholarship at Monmouth for being on the Men’s Track and Field team as a 400-meter sprinter. I was our first leg on the 4x400 meter relay at the 2026 Outdoor CAA Championships where we placed 5th and scored points for our team. I have been inducted into the Chi Alpha Sigma National College Athlete Honor Society, as well as been on the CAA Commissioner’s Honor Roll for Spring 2025 with High Honors. In high school at Cumberland Valley, I was a four-time Mid-Penn and District 3 medalist, two-time Mid-Penn and District 3 champion, State Championship medalist, named to the All-State 4x400 meter relay, as well as an appearance at the Nike Indoor Nationals in 2023.
What motivates you or drives your career interests?
What drives me to become a successful financial advisor is the complexity of the financial world today and being able to learn from such a fast-evolving environment. Being able to build lasting relationships with clients and be able to help guide them through life milestones is what I think is the most important motivator for me.
Are there any relevant courses or academic projects you’re especially proud of?
The courses I take pride in are being successful in Principles of Finance, Real Estate Investment, and my Information Technology minor classes. Being able to use software such as Bloomberg to help pull market data and use it for various projects has been one of the things I am proud of.
Do you have any soft skills you would like highlighted (leadership, teamwork, communication)?
I believe my strengths involve teamwork and being part of a team because of my background with sports. If I need to step up and take a leadership position, I am not afraid to do so, but I choose to prioritize making my team succeed as much as myself.
What areas are you most interested in professionally?
Financial Advising mainly, but I have some interest in doing market research and creating portfolios.
What are your career goals after graduation?
After graduation I hope to be able to get my proper licenses and certifications to be able to build meaningful relationships with new clients. I plan on being able to master client facing skills.
Get to Know Me Better
What are your favorite hobbies?
I enjoy running, weightlifting, golfing, snowboarding, being outdoors, and spending time with my childhood friends.
What is your favorite book?
One book/movie I have always enjoyed is the Hunger Games series. One book I am looking to start reading is called the 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene which dives into human behavior and power.
What was your first job?
My first unofficial job was throughout my younger years of life helping my mom with her home-flipping jobs. My first real job was working at the self-checkout at Giant with my friends.
What are your bucket list vacation spots?
I would love to travel internationally. I have interest in Europe such as Italy, Switzerland, Greece, and Germany. I would also like to go to other places such as Japan, the Bahamas, and South America.
What's the best advice you've ever received?
One of my old soccer coaches from when I was in Elementary School would yell at me to stop cherry picking because it was wrong. It seems funny but I still reflect on that to this day because good things won’t come by just cheating the system, it’s about the work you put in, and I believe that has helped me get to where I am today.
