Kendrick Ashton, a director of the highly regarded New York firm Perella Weinberg Partners, traveled to Washington this weekend to teach the scholars about investment banking and alternative asset management.

Mr. Ashton’s comprehensive lecture was accompanied by an illuminating Power Point presentation. He discussed Wall Street in general, the culture of many financial firms, and the work life of a young investment banker. He also explained, step by step, the work that is required to complete corporate mergers and acquisitions. Throughout his presentation, he was interrupted for questions from the scholars, who demonstrated considerable interest in high finance.

The scholars gained valuable information that will help them in their careers and their personal lives.