“ Frank Van Buren is an extraordinary individual with an enormous commitment and dedication to motivating those he encounters. After hearing Frank’s story via the Beyond the Uniform podcast, I was left feeling energized and motivated to take on all career obstacles that lay ahead. While I am not a veteran, Frank’s ability to detail his journey from Blackhawk Piot to business school to finance was extremely crisp and would leave any listener inspired to do more. I eventually had the chance to meet and get to know Frank and can unequivocally say, HE IS THE REAL DEAL. It is a rare thing to come upon a person who is so personally invested in the success of those he advises, whether it be business school, real estate, or navigating the finance industry. Frank is a strong leader and, in particular, one who has the ability to effectively communicate a positively enthralling message.“

“ I was very fortunate to get to hear Frank Van Buren speak at the orientation for the Wells Fargo Wealth and Investment Management Analyst program. As a former athlete, I loved the way that Frank was able to relate athletics and his time in the military to work and I have already applied several of his lessons to my day to day. He is an extremely captivating speaker – proven by the fact he was able to capture and connect with 20 young minds after a day full of speakers.”

“ I have known Frank Van Buren for over ten years and in that time he has consistently challenged me to improve as an individual, supported my growth as a student and working professional, as well as been a great friend. His desire to be the best at what he sets his mind extends to those he interacts with in an infectious way. His passion to help others improve is boundless and comes through whenever he speaks to a group of individuals. Five minutes talking to Frank always leaves me energized to improve myself.”

“Frank has a unique ability to instill fire within a person. His style is to inspire from his experience and encourage action through responsibility. As the first manager I had after my undergraduate program, his mentorship led to many positive effects, including leadership and public speaking opportunities. I thank him for unveiling characteristics of my professional skill set that remained idle at the beginning of my career and bringing them to life. He instilled in me a discipline for continuous improvement and an unwavering confidence to speak up.”

“For those who want to achieve success in their personal and professional lives, having the ability to communicate effectively is paramount. Frank Van Buren completely understands this as he has developed and mastered the art of effective communication in his 20-plus years of financial services experience. I have had the pleasure of seeing Frank in action speak to a variety of groups over the years, including the Eisenhower School of National Security where he led in-depth discussions with Commanders and other commissioned officers on the state of the financial services industry. Frank’s passion for educating others is evident, and something he genuinely enjoys. I fully and sincerely recommend Frank Van Buren as an expert on the art of communicating effectively and hope his message is received by those wanting to improve their personal and professional success.”

“I met Frank on the first day of my first job out of college 13 years ago. He is by the far the most gifted teacher I have ever known. The ability to take complex and advanced financial instruments and break them down in such a way that anyone can understand them is a rare skill set. I was a deer in headlights for months at my new job, not knowing the vernacular and concepts that take many years to learn, but Frank had a unique and effective way of breaking information down, along with the willingness and the desire to help young, inexperienced people learn the ropes. I watched for a decade as new summer interns and new hires were drawn to Frank again and again in awe, as they would learn more from him in 25 minutes than they did during all their time in college. He was truly one of the greatest mentors I have ever had. Frank’s integrity, his character, and his willingness to help others succeed is what makes him the man that he is. It was an honor and a privilege to sit next to him for 10 years, but more importantly, I am proud today to call him my friend. In addition to myself, I speak for countless others when I say I would not have made it without him”.

“Over the past few years, Frank has participated in a variety of speaking events for the Wells Fargo Securities recruiting team. At each event, I am always impressed by his ability to engage a wide variety of candidates and help them learn more about our business through his clear and relatable communication style. He is able to take what is sometimes a dry and boring subject, and make it palatable and interesting for students with a diverse background of financial acumen. We are so fortunate to be able to count on Frank and his leadership in coaching the many young students who visit Wells Fargo Securities!”

“The list of military veterans with impressive public/private sector resumes is long and Frank’s is no exception. What sets Frank apart is his unique ability to break down his experiences and gained wisdom into simple concepts that can resonate with anyone. The first time I met him he was presenting on the relationship between the private side of investment banking and the public side of sales & trading. Prior to meeting Frank, I often found myself in over my head when the vague and complex world of “finance” ever came up. In 30 minutes Frank had given me a comprehensive roadmap, easily internalized, that I use to this day working in High Yield Sales & Trading. Always the optimist, Frank is an inspirational and magnetic spirit. His vast network of relationships built over a career are a true reflection of what a special person he is.”