Dr. Daniel Sholem

Instructor

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Biography

Daniel Sholem is an Adjunct Lecturer in Finance at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign since 2004. He has significant experience in corporate finance and asset management, having held roles such as Interim Chief Financial Officer at Deli Star Corporation and Managing Director at Peakstone Group. Sholem has also worked as a Principal at D.R. Sholem & Company and as a Senior Portfolio Manager at Comdisco Electronics Group. He holds an M.B.A. from Saint Louis University and a B.A. in Political Science from Southern Methodist University. His research interests include Middle Market Capital Funding, Private Equity, and Equipment Finance & Leasing. He teaches courses such as Middle Market Capital Finance and Practicum, focusing on providing students with practical, real-world experience. Sholem's expertise is further evident through his numerous publications in respected finance journals, detailing topics such as equipment leasing and high-tech life cycle management.

Research Interests

Experience

Adjunct Lecturer Finance

— Present

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign • Champaign, IL

Teaching courses in finance with a focus on practical applications in the field.

Managing Director

— Present

Peakstone Group •

Overseeing operations and client engagements in financial management.

Interim Chief Financial Officer

— Present

Deli Star Corporation •

Led financial strategy and operations during a transitional period.

Principal

— Present

D.R. Sholem & Company •

Managed consulting and financial advisory services.

Senior Portfolio Manager

— Present

Comdisco Electronics Group •

Managed portfolios focused on technology and equipment financing.

Courses

Middle Market Capital Finance (FIN 490) Middle Market Capital Finance (FIN 580) Practicum (FIN 583)

Requirements for University of Illinois

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:103
GRE General
Prerequisites
Mathematical background Linear Algebra Calculus
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

GRE is optional for admission to all graduate programs in Statistics. Full status admission requires higher language scores than limited status.