CARSON GRONER

Driven and focused Business Management major with a minor in Communications at the University of South Carolina Aiken, graduating Spring 2026. Passionate about finance, particularly in areas like wealth management and strategic financial planning. Strong academic foundation in accounting, economics, and business operations, paired with hands-on leadership experience as Secretary and Academic Chair of Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity. Through this role, developed strong communication, organization, and team leadership skills while also engaging in community service initiatives such as Feeding America, Golden Harvest, and local cleanups. Outside the classroom, I’m committed to personal growth through hobbies like going to the gym, golfing, and spending time with friends—activities that keep me grounded, disciplined, and team-minded.

Current GPA: 3.3

CFA Institute Investment Foundations Certificate Issued by CFA Institute · Oct 2024: I received the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation, a globally recognized credential that highlights my expertise in investment analysis, wealth management, and various other areas of finance.

Banksia Scholar Award Issued by University of South Carolina Aiken · Feb 2023:I received this award for straight A’s my first semester of college.

National Honor Society Freedom High School Oct 2020: I was apart of National Honor Society my Junior and Senior year of high school due to my high GPA. Through NHS I did 60 hours of community services through blood drives, soup kitchen, and more charitable organizations.

Honor Roll Freedom High School Oct 2019: All four years of high school I have attained Honor Roll

Lambda Chi Alpha

Secretary and Academic Chair · Aug 2022 - Present

-Lambda Chi Alpha has played a huge role in shaping me as a leader. Serving as Secretary and Academic Chair, I was responsible for setting up and running meetings, holding members accountable, and managing key chapter operations. Being in a fraternity is a lot like running a small business — there’s structure, budgeting, planning, and team management involved. Through this experience, I gained valuable insight into how an organization functions and how to lead effectively. It also sharpened my communication skills, as I had to coordinate with members, present information clearly, and ensure everyone stayed informed and aligned.