Frank Van Buren

Instructor

Professional Experience:

  • U.S. Army: Officer & Blackhawk Pilot, 1989-1996
  • Wells Fargo (26.5 years):
  • Investment Banker, 1998-2003
  • Sales & Trading Professional, 2003-2019
  • M&A Manager (100+ VPs, ASOs and ANLs), 2019-2022
  • Head of CIB Talent Development, 2022-2024
  • Van Buren Advisory LLC: Founder, 2024-Present

Education:

  • University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, MBA 1998
  • Shippensburg University of PA, BSBA 1988

Certifications:

  • Series 7, 63 and 24

Get to know Frank

Frank Van Buren brings more than 30 years of experience across Wall Street, the U.S. military, and corporate leadership development. Following a successful career in Corporate and Investment Banking, Frank led firmwide professional and leadership development efforts for more than 1,000 professionals within Wells Fargo’s Corporate & Investment Bank, where he focused on strengthening the communication, confidence, and performance readiness of early-career and senior-level talent.

Frank’s facilitation style blends practical credibility with deep behavioral insight. He draws on decades of experience in high-stake financial and advisory environments to help participants develop the confidence, composure, and communication agility required to excel in fast-moving, intellectually demanding organizations. His approach emphasizes practical tools, executive-ready communication habits, and the mindset shifts that enable new consultants to contribute with clarity and influence from day one.

As a former U.S. Army Blackhawk helicopter pilot, Frank brings a mission-first mentality, discipline under pressure, and a calm leadership presence shaped by preparation, accountability, and real-world complexity. These qualities inform his approach to helping emerging professionals navigate ambiguity, accelerate their cultural integration, and grow through the challenges inherent in demanding consulting environments.