Finance Shouldn't Be Gatekept.
We started CFN because we were tired of feeling like outsiders in a world we were genuinely passionate about.
Our Story
Finance clubs at Canadian universities have always had a reputation for being exclusive, a space for people who already know the jargon, already have the network, already know someone on the inside. We started CFN because we were tired of feeling like outsiders in a world we were genuinely passionate about.
CFN is the club we wish had existed when we started. We're building a platform where any student can learn to invest smarter, build technical finance skills, and connect with others who are figuring it out too. No prior knowledge required. No connections necessary. Just curiosity.
Our Mission
“To promote financial literacy, make learning technical skills more accessible, and create networking opportunities for students across Canada, regardless of background.”
What We Stand For
The values that guide everything we build.
Accessibility
We believe great financial education belongs to every student. Every concept, model, and resource we create is open to anyone ready to learn, wherever you're starting from.
Authenticity
We're students sharing what we're genuinely passionate about. Our content reflects real curiosity and honest learning, because authenticity builds more trust than polish alone.
Community
Finance is better together. We bring students from across Canada into one community, sharing ideas, asking questions, and building connections that last well beyond graduation.
Excellence
Everything we publish is crafted with care, because we want CFN to be a resource students can genuinely rely on as they take their next steps in finance.
Meet the Team
Built by students from universities across Canada.
Matthew Ng
Co-Founder & President
University of British Columbia
Passionate about making finance accessible to every Canadian student. Matthew designed and built the CFN website from the ground up, including the content platform, article pipeline, and everything you see here.
Jaiden Hong
Co-Founder & VP UBC
University of British Columbia
Focused on growing CFN's presence at UBC and connecting students with real-world finance opportunities.
Antonio Capolongo
Co-Founder & VP Queen's
Queen's University
Leading CFN's expansion to Queen's University and building bridges between East and West Coast finance students.
Jason Nybo
Co-Founder & VP Research
Queen's University
Overseeing CFN's financial models and research content to ensure everything is technically rigorous and practically useful.
Carolyn Han
VP Operations
University of British Columbia
Keeping CFN running smoothly, coordinating events and partnerships and ensuring our growing team stays aligned and moving forward.
Yishui Xu
VP Marketing
University of British Columbia
Passionate about growing CFN's brand and bringing more students into the community. Yishui leads CFN's marketing and outreach efforts, helping students across Canada discover what we're building.
Keaton Chan
Associate
University of Toronto
Join the CFN Community
Connect with finance students across Canada. Ask questions, share resources, and find your people.
Want to Write for CFN?
We're always looking for passionate students to join the team, whether you write articles, build models, or create content.
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