Sam Kilareski 
Co-Director of Education

Sam Kilareski is a sophomore from State College, PA, majoring in Finance and minoring in Economics. He joined Leveraged Lion Capital in the Spring of 2024 and currently serves as the Director of Education. Previously, he served as Lead Analyst in the Energy sector and an Associate Analyst in the Consumer & Retail Sector. For the summer of 2026, Sam will be interning at J.P. Morgan in the Asset Management Division.

 

Outside of LLC, Sam is involved with the Nittany Markets Analysis Association, Academic Peer Mentors, and the Penn State Curling Club. Some of Sam's interests include Philadelphia Sports, running, and Penn State Basketball. Sam says Leveraged Lion Capital has provided him with a small, tight-knit community that helps make Penn State feel like home. The organization has instilled both the hard and soft skills needed to be successful in his future career.