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Matthew Partyka was built for the infantry, not sales.

The young, blue-eyed Marine sergeant was a quiet introvert, almost sphinx-like, with a soft smile. He thrived in the brotherhood of combat units.

Then the Corps made him a recruiter, leaving Partyka with no choice: When the Corps calls, Marines answer.

They're still in the early innings of their careers, but these dealmakers and investors are already setting the agenda for the next era of finance.