When - Friday, December 12, 2025

Time - 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Location - Perdue School Auditorium PH 156, Atrium

Cost - $100 per person. Graduates of the last five years (2020-2025) receive a $50 discount

Included in the cost - alumni panel, student presentations, served meal and a donation to benefit current and future finance students.

10 a.m. - Panel Discussion in the Perdue Hall Auditorium (Room 156)

• Kevin Motamedi, Vice President, BlackRock
• Mark Smith, Managing Director, Sycamore Tree Capital Partners
• Kimberly Magaha, Managing Director, Wealthspire

11 a.m. - Sea Gull Fund performance presentation by lead analysts

Noon - Lunch served in the Perdue Hall Atrium - your choice of chicken, beef or vegetarian meal.

1:30 p.m. - Optional Tours of Campus or the Rommel Center for Entrepreneurship in downtown Salisbury

Extend your trip and take advantage of discounted hotels in Ocean City: Friday through Sunday, December 12-14, 2025.

Country Inn & Suites - https://www.choicehotels.com/reservations/groups/IV03T1

Hilton Inn Ocean City West - https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/seagullfundcelebration25/

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In conjunction with Salisbury University's year-long Centennial Celebration, we are celebrating 25 years of the Sea Gull Fund! As the first in Maryland and one of the first in the nation, the Perdue School launched the Sea Gull Fund in 2000. Student managed investment portfolios are funded from private sources, and are designed to provide students with an opportunity to conduct security analysis and research, and make investment decisions in a realistic environment. This experience is a valuable tool in advancing career opportunities and employment options in the investments field. The Sea Gull Fund is an excellent addition to the range of experiential learning opportunities at the Perdue School.

BlackRock

Kevin is a Vice President at BlackRock, where he is a part of the Aladdin Client Engagement (ACE) team. In his role, Kevin manages strategic client relationships and helps organizations unlock the full value of the Aladdin investment management platform. 

Sycamore Tree Capital Partners

Mark is a senior client relationship manager with Sycamore Tree Capital Partners with a focus on asset managers, insurance companies, and investment advisors. He has over 30 years of experience working at top-tier, liquid and private credit platforms at asset managers, insurance companies and investment banks.

Wealthspire

Kim is a Managing Director at Wealthspire. She  has served in many roles, and today she is immensely proud to advise a diverse set of clients ranging from young professionals in their 30s to retirees in their 90s. Kim has a passion for helping people understand the world of finance and how different aspects affect them.