Lauren Ismert
About Lauren Ismert
Lauren Ismert is an Investment Operations Manager at Creative Planning, where she has worked since 2022. She holds a BS in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance from the University of Arkansas and has previous experience as a summer analyst and finance intern at various companies.
Current Role at Creative Planning
Lauren Ismert serves as the Investment Operations Manager at Creative Planning, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing investment operations, ensuring efficient processes, and supporting the firm's investment strategies. Her work contributes to the overall effectiveness of the investment team in Overland Park, Kansas.
Previous Experience at VantEdge Partners LP
Prior to her current role, Lauren worked as a Summer Analyst at VantEdge Partners LP for one month in 2021. During her time there, she gained exposure to investment analysis and operations, which helped her build foundational skills in the finance industry. This experience took place in Overland Park, Kansas.
Internship Experience in Finance
Lauren has completed multiple internships in finance. She worked as a Finance Intern at Maxus Properties for three months in 2020, where she assisted with financial analysis and reporting. Additionally, she held a Finance Intern position at Chicken N Pickle for the same duration in 2020, further enhancing her practical knowledge in finance.
Education and Academic Background
Lauren Ismert earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance: Financial Management and Investment and a minor in Economics from the University of Arkansas. She attended the university from 2018 to 2021. Prior to that, she studied at Notre Dame de Sion School, where she achieved a GPA of 4.34 from 2014 to 2018.