Professional development in the field of finance: a meeting of students of the educational program “finance, banking and insurance” with an industry expert

On May 18, 2026, the Department of Economics, Management and Finance of Berdyansk State Pedagogical University organized and held an online meeting on the topic “Financial Consulting: How to Build a Lifelong Business.” The speaker of the event was Mykola Nalyvaiko – a financial advisor, investment expert, and director of the international consulting company OVB ALFINANZ UKRAINE LLC.

During the meeting, participants discussed current trends in the development of financial consulting, prospects of the financial market in Ukraine and European countries, the specifics of the new-generation financial advisor profession, as well as opportunities for professional and career growth in an international environment. Special attention was paid to issues of financial literacy, investing, the development of systematic thinking in finance, and building long-term professional activity.

The event was extremely valuable for students of the Educational and Professional Program “Finance, Banking and Insurance,” as it enabled them to combine theoretical knowledge with the practical experience of a financial sector specialist. The information obtained was especially relevant within the study of the educational component “Investing” at the first level of higher education and the educational component “Analysis of Investment Projects” at the second level of higher education. Students had the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of modern approaches to assessing financial opportunities, the specifics of working with investment instruments, the principles of building financial strategies, and the prospects for the development of investment consulting. Such meetings contribute to the development of professional competencies, analytical thinking, and the training of competitive specialists in the field of finance.

We express our sincere gratitude to Mykola Nalyvaiko, Director of the international consulting company OVB ALFINANZ UKRAINE LLC, for his informative, professional, and motivating presentation, openness to communication, practical advice, and valuable experience shared with the participants of the meeting. Such events are an important component of the educational process, as they help students better understand current trends in the financial market, see real opportunities for professional development, and develop motivation for further learning and self-realization.

Based on materials by
Ganna Kostenko, Associate Professor
Department of Economics, Management and Finance