ABOUT MAGGIE
Maggie Chipley is an Associate with MCA, bringing strong analytical capabilities and a growing focus on financial modeling, valuation, and strategic analysis. She is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Finance at the University of Arizona’s Eller College of Management, with an expected graduation in May 2026. Maggie earned her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Business Economics from the University of Arizona, graduating Cum Laude.
Maggie’s academic experience includes advanced coursework and applied projects in investment management, corporate finance, and quantitative analysis. As part of Eller’s Applied Investment Management program, she helps lead a six-student team managing the Consumer Discretionary and Communications sector of the University’s $4.4 million endowment fund. In this role, she conducts in-depth financial statement analysis, evaluates investment opportunities, and presents portfolio performance and strategic recommendations to the University Investment Committee.
Her project experience also includes building valuation models using discounted cash flow analysis, performing sensitivity and scenario analyses, and developing pro forma financial statements to assess operational changes and capital allocation decisions. Maggie has applied statistical modeling and regression analysis to identify economic drivers, assess risk, and forecast outcomes, translating complex financial data into clear, actionable insights.
In addition to her academic and analytical work, Maggie brings a strong operational mindset developed through several years in a fast-paced service environment. She consistently demonstrated attention to detail, financial accuracy, and leadership by training new team members and maintaining high service standards while managing transaction integrity.
Maggie’s technical skill set includes advanced Excel-based financial modeling, Bloomberg, RStudio, and Tableau. She holds multiple finance-related certifications, including Bloomberg Market Concepts and Foundations in Financial Modeling, and is known for her collaborative approach, intellectual curiosity, and commitment to delivering high-quality analysis.
Outside of work and academics, Maggie enjoys painting, yoga, and cooking.