Ian Armony
MBA admissions consultant with private equity and investment banking background
| Hourly rate range | $80 to $230 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Professionals |
| Also coaches | Career coach |
| Credentials | BA in Financial Economics; Master's in Mental Health Counseling (in progress) |
Ian Armony is an MBA admissions consultant who also helps people break into investment banking and private equity. He worked in finance for years, including as a Vice President at Sycamore Partners. He got into HBS and GSB himself and knows the process from the inside. He is a first-generation American who came from Argentina. He pairs the hard skills of top applications with story telling.
What Ian helps with
Ian helps people get into top business schools and top finance jobs. He focuses on telling a clear personal story alongside the technical work.
- Getting into MBA programs like HBS and GSB
- Crafting a personal story for applications
- Breaking into investment banking
- Breaking into private equity
- Preparing for finance recruiting
- Getting into top schools as a first-generation applicant
Background and qualifications
Ian earned a BA in Financial Economics. He started in finance with a sales internship at BNY Mellon and a capital markets analyst internship. He later worked in investment banking and private equity, and he ran associate recruiting in 2019. He served as a Vice President at Sycamore Partners from August 2022 to October 2023. He is now studying for a Master's in Mental Health Counseling at NYU to become a licensed therapist. He wants to work with clients from high-intensity careers.
Ian Armony pricing
Ian Armony reviews
Ian Armony has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 4 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
He combines years in private equity and investment banking with personal experience getting into HBS and GSB.
Best for MBA applicants and finance recruits who want help telling their story.
Common questions
How much does Ian Armony charge?
Coaching with Ian runs $80 to $230 an hour. Message Ian from this page for an exact quote.
What does Ian Armony help with?
Ian Armony helps with getting into MBA programs like HBS and GSB, crafting a personal story for applications, breaking into investment banking and breaking into private equity.
Does Ian Armony have reviews?
Ian Armony has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 4 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Ian Armony certified?
Ian Armony lists: BA in Financial Economics; Master's in Mental Health Counseling (in progress).
Does Ian Armony help with finance recruiting as well as MBA admissions?
Yes. He has helped clients get into firms like Morgan Stanley and works with people breaking into investment banking and private equity.
How do I contact Ian Armony?
Send Ian a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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