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Top Investment Experts to Speak at University of Evansville

Evansville, Ind. (02/27/2025) — The University of Evansville (UE) is excited to host two top investment professionals, Ross Mayfield, CFA, and John Watkins, CFA, for a special event. Their presentation will take place on Thursday, March 6, at 3:00 p.m., in Room 162 of the Schroeder School of Business Administration (SOBA).

Mayfield is an Investment Strategy Analyst at Baird while Watkins is the Co-Portfolio Manager of Baird Trust's Large Cap Equity and Equity Income strategies. Both have extensive experience in financial markets and investing. They help manage over $26 billion in assets; their investment strategies have consistently beaten the S&P 500 for decades. This success ranks them among the best in the country.

At this event, Mayfield and Watkins will share their secrets to long-term success in the market, discuss current financial trends, and provide career advice for those interested in investment analysis and portfolio management. This is a great opportunity for students and community members who want to learn more about finance and investing.

The event is free and open to the public.

The University of Evansville is a private, comprehensive university with a solid foundation in the arts and sciences and professional schools in business, engineering, education, and health sciences. Established in 1854, UE is recognized across the globe for its rich tradition of innovative, academic excellence and dynamic campus community of #Changemakers.

Home of the Purple Aces, UE is located in the southwestern region of Indiana and offers over 75 majors, 17 Division I sports, and a unique study abroad experience at Harlaxton, the University's very own Victorian manor located in the countryside of England. For more information, please visit evansville.edu.

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