About The Institute

Our Mission

The High Finance Institute is dedicated to cultivating the next generation of financial leaders through high quality learning materials, exclusive opportunities, and the creation of a high-achieving community. We bridge the gap between academic theory and real-world application, equipping students and professionals with the tools, knowledge, and network to excel in the global high finance industry.

Our Values

Integrity

Honor guides us and is the foundation for developing future leaders. We cultivate individuals with a deep sense of responsibility, committed to serving colleagues, clients, and society with integrity

Community

Our network embodies the proverb ‘iron sharpens iron’. We are a community of distinguished individuals united by shared ambition, strengthening and supporting one another in the pursuit of excellence.

Excellence

Our team and members are driven by resilience, motivation, and a relentless pursuit of growth, striving for excellence and mastery in every endeavor.

Our People

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    Caiden Keller

    FOUNDER & PRESIDENT

  • A young man with brown hair, glasses, and a beard, wearing a dark suit and light blue shirt, standing indoors with a wooden wall and window in the background.

    Mustafa Hlaoui​

    DIRECTOR

  • A woman with curly hair and glasses smiling, wearing a gray blazer, in a room with large windows and wooden furniture.

    Megan Mohamed​

    ASSOCIATE

  • Young man in a dark suit with a blue tie, standing indoors near a wooden wall, with a window behind him.

    Henry Nguyen

    ASSOCIATE

Our Platform

  • The High Finance Institute has grown into a global network of 500+ student members across 50+ universities in 8 countries. With representation spanning North America, Europe, and Asia, HIFI continues to unite top talent in finance and real estate under one society.

  • HIFI is rapidly scaling, with membership projected to triple by 2026. Our growth strategy emphasizes balanced global representation, with equal member bases across North America, Europe, and Asia to maximize collaboration and impact.

  • Founded in 2024, the High Finance Institute was established to bridge the gap between academic learning and the demands of careers in high finance and real estate. Since inception, HIFI has supported over 500 students through training, case competitions, and industry partnerships.

  • HIFI maintains a strong presence across major Canadian universities including Western, Waterloo, and Toronto, with expansion underway to Europe and Asia. Through campus directors and local teams, we deliver training, events, and opportunities directly where students are.

Our Academic Partners

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    University of British Columbia

  • Logo of Western University featuring a shield with a sunrise, a cross, a globe, and a fleur-de-lis, with the word 'Western' below.

    Western University

  • Harvard University shield with open books at the top and a blue ribbon with the motto 'Notre sommes pr�ts' underneath.

    Simon Fraser University

  • University of Waterloo logo with shield and lion emblem.

    University of Waterloo

Our Corporate Partners

  • Logo of Argentis Capital in white and blue text on a black background.
  • CFA Societies Canada logo with a blue stylized circular emblem and black text.
  • Verto logo with green checkmark and green text
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  • Handwritten text reading 'Canadian Finance Gal', with 'Canadian' in green and the rest in gray.