At Hill, we strive to make our backstage values visible on the front stage. In other words, how we work is just as important as what we achieve. We aim to live our values daily so clearly that even our newest team members can recognize them in action, and our clients can see them, too.

As our 2025 summer interns wrap up their time with us, we asked each of them to reflect on their experience and share how they observed Hill’s culture at work.

Last month’s summer party was a great example of how Hill blends business with fun. Remote team members flew in, and I finally got to meet people I’d only seen on Zoom. Connecting in a relaxed, in-person setting made the team feel even more welcoming and real.

The event also marked Hill’s 20-year anniversary—an experience I feel lucky to have shared. Hearing stories from long-time team members gave me perspective on the firm’s journey and the values that built it. What stood out most was how intentionally Hill celebrates people and milestones. It’s clear that fun and community are a meaningful part of how the team stays connected and motivated.

My time at Hill deepened my understanding of evidence-based investing in ways I didn’t expect. From the beginning, I was given meaningful work and encouraged to understand the “why” behind it. I was introduced early on to the Fama-French Five-Factor Model, which helped me connect ideas like profitability and market cap to Hill’s investment philosophy.

That first project sparked curiosity, and I kept exploring. Team members offered resources, asked great questions, and created space for learning. Their support made it clear that growth is a shared value here.

A standout moment for me was building a model for trades. It was more complex than I anticipated, and I went through several rounds of refinement. It would have been easy to rush, but I reminded myself that precision matters more than speed.

With help from the team, I asked questions, improved steadily, and ultimately built something I was proud of—not just for the outcome, but for how I got there. I saw firsthand how patience and discipline are part of Hill’s daily rhythm.

Meet Alida Mogollon! Alida is based in Orlando, FL and spent the summer working as our intern. She is a student at the University of Central Florida, where she will graduate this coming year with a bachelor’s degree in business. Read our Q&A with her, find out her favorite podcast episode, and what she learned from sitting in important meetings with our team.

What are some things you learned during your time with HIG?

Although I have always been interested in wealth management, my investment knowledge before joining Hill Investment Group came mostly from flashy internet or TV stock-pickers. In my time here, I have learned something that all HIG employees preach – it is almost impossible to consistently select individual stocks for long-term outperformance consistently. It is more valuable to invest in the global market and exercise patience, or, to take the long view! When I am ready to invest my own funds, I will be taking into account the investment philosophy I learned throughout my internship.

In your own words, what do you think is unique about working at HIG?

Many previous jobs have been for large corporations, where concerns are merely passed along the chain of command. HIG is the opposite. During my time here, I saw constant collaboration. There is a level of mutual trust and respect which inspires every team member to want the best for the company, and leadership gives them the freedom to act accordingly. I am inspired to find a workplace like this for my future career.

What is your favorite podcast episode of Take the Long View Podcast? 

Matt raved about his podcast with Dr. Robert Cloninger, and I understand why! It is interesting how Dr. Cloninger’s studies on personality dovetail with many of the behavioral finance ideas we talk about at Hill Investment Group. Dr. Clonginger does a great job highlighting why taking the long view is essential for your happiness.

What will you miss about working with the team at HIG?

The team! Every person showed me so much kindness throughout the summer. I had the opportunity to work on as varied a list of projects as possible. The whole team was supportive of my learning and encouraged me to ask as many questions as I could dream up. They also led me to discover my unique skills through the work that I was able to do for HIG.

This week we celebrated Abby Crimmins’ second year with HIG and Scott Krajacic’s first. Abby, a huge asset to our team, has taken the reins from John Reagan and now leads the Client Service team. Millennials often get a bad rep for being lazy – but Abby continues to disprove that stereotype every day. Her standard of excellence, can-do attitude, and friendly demeanor have quickly earned the trust of our clients and her teammates alike. Scott is the leader of our Investment Policy Committee and by far the most in-shape member of our team! He has helped improve client relationships by providing clarity to complex questions through technical analysis.

In addition to celebrating anniversaries, we also said farewell to our summer intern, William Bartnett. He was a natural fit on the team and a positive energy source. We immerse our interns in important projects, gaining from their fresh perspective and ideas. William described his experience as “being surrounded by positive focus, growth mindset, and relentless agitation towards excellence.” William gifted our team a signed copy of William Danforth’s I Dare You for our HIG book collection. A quote from Danforth’s book: “I dare you, whoever you are, to share with others the fruits of your daring. Catch a passion for helping others, and a richer life will come back to you.” William will be missed.

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