Bringing the commitment, discipline, and excellence from music to finance and economics

“Poised and Spellbinding” — USMB

Photo credit: “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band

CURRENTLY

PRINCETON UNIVERSITY
Economics · Finance · Bioengineering · Music Performance
Class of 2029

BUSINESS TODAY
Endowment Manager
$4.5M Endowment, student-run endowment

About Henry Auxenfans

“I used to be classically trained solo violinist. As a national and international solo violinist, I developed grit, discipline, and time management through years of high-pressure performance and deliberate practice. I bring that same growth mindset, resilience, and commitment to excellence to finance and investment management, where I aim to become a thoughtful and results-driven leader.” by Henry Auxenfans (Chicago, IL, USA)

Interests, Honors and Achievements

Henry is especially drawn to the intersection of economics and the life sciences. His bioengineering coursework and hands-on research at the University of Chicago's Department of Chemistry and Comprehensive Cancer Center give him a working knowledge of how biotech and healthcare innovation actually get developed.

  • Summer Intern at Factor Wealth Management & Stifel Wealth Management

  • Research Assistant at University of Chicago Comprehensive Cancer Center under the Director Dr. Odunsi’s mentorship & guidance

  • Princeton Huo College Council (Treasurer) and Princeton Opus Chamber Music (Treasurer)

  • 2023 U of Chicago Economics Professor John A. List’s Summer Voltage Scholars Program participant

  • University of Chicago Department of Chemistry, Assistant to Distinguished Service Professor Chuan He, summer 2025: Investigated the role of non-coding RNA (snoRNA) in human liver cancer cell growth.

  • Research Assistant for Weldon G. Brown Professor Guangbin Dong, summer 2024, optimized new processes for synthesizing and modifying drug molecules and natural products via Catellani reaction.

  • 2025 National Merit Finalist

  • First Prize, “The President’s Own” 2022 United States Marine Band Concerto Competition (age 14), resulting in performing in Washington D.C.

  • Grand Prize Winner, 2024 Enkor International Competition

  • First Prize, NY International Artists Association Violin Competition (age 14)

  • Three consecutive years: YoungArts 2023, 2024 and 2025 National Winner

  • International Arthur Grumiaux Violin Competition: 2nd prize (Belgium)

  • First Prize, American Protege Music Competition (Carnegie Hall debut, age 10)

  • Featured in National Public Radio’s From The Top show 419

  • Senior Recital Live on WFMT 98.7FM, the largest classical station in the Midwest

Did you know Albert Einstein and I have something in common?

We both love playing the violin!

Person in a suit playing the violin on a basketball court with a large crowd of spectators in the background.
Young man in formal suit and tie holding a violin over his shoulder outdoors, with greenery and a building in the background.
Two conductors in tuxedos stand on stage amid an orchestra, one with curly hair and a beard, the other wearing glasses and holding a violin, while the orchestra members smile and look on.
An orchestra performing on stage, with members dressed in red and blue uniforms. A woman in a black suit and bow tie is conducting, and a man in a red uniform stands nearby. Several musicians are playing violins, and some are playing other instrument
Orchestra performing on stage with a conductor, musicians playing violins and cellos, in a concert hall with wood accents and lighting.
A young man in a light blue dress shirt playing a violin on stage in a room with elegant cream-colored walls and decorative moldings.
A young man in formal attire and glasses playing the violin in a concert hall.
Orchestra performing on stage with conductor and musicians holding violins.

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