In this episode of the Faith Driven Investor podcast, Richard Cunningham and John Coleman interview Brandon Pizzurro, Chief Investment Officer at Guidestone, to discuss the state of the US markets.

They cover topics such as the performance of the S&P 500, the dominance of big tech companies, the potential for a small cap rotation, the impact of artificial intelligence on the market, and the possibility of rate cuts and inflation.

The conversation also provides insights into the current trends and dynamics in the US markets and discusses the possibility of a soft landing for the economy, with declining rates and inflation reaching a more normalized level.

Brandon Pizzurro leads the investment-related lines of business within GuideStone. In this capacity, he serves as President and Chief Investment Officer of GuideStone Capital Management, LLC, the investment adviser to GuideStone Funds, and President of GuideStone Investment Services, which provides investment advisory services to nonprofit institutions. He is also an Interested Director of the Board of Directors of GuideStone Funds. Mr. Pizzurro is a member of the executive leadership team for the parent company, GuideStone, and chairs both the organization’s Committee on Faith-Based Investing, which directs GuideStone’s faith-based research efforts, and the Investment Management, Allocation and Risk Committee, which approves all new investments for use on the GuideStone platform. He is also a voting member of GuideStone’s Institutional Portfolio Committee.

Richard and John check in on two of the key trailblazers of the Faith Driven Investor Movement, Aimee Minnich & Jeff Johns of The Impact Foundation, to learn how Donor Advised Funds (DAFs) can help investors who want to use their capital for God’s Kingdom.

The four of them discuss the power and necessity of impact investing, the history and mission of Impact Foundation, and the importance of innovation and entrepreneurship in the charitable sector.

Aimee also shares her recent experience testifying in front of legislators about rules surrounding donor-advised funds and gives practical next steps for those who want to get in the game with impact investing.

In this episode of the Faith Driven Investor podcast, Richard sits down with Henry Kaestner and Andrew Firman about the returns, rewards, and risks involved in investing in Africa.

They discuss the opportunities and challenges of investing in the continent, the importance of spiritual integration in business, and the potential for economic development in Africa.

They also highlight specific examples of innovative solutions being developed by African entrepreneurs to address real problems in the region. The conversation emphasizes the need for mentorship and support for African founders and encourages faith-driven investors to consider investing in Africa.

In this special edition of the Faith Driven Investor Podcast, we highlight the story of Sam Rhee.

Sam was formerly a CEO and co CIO, global head of Asia at Morgan Stanley before starting the fintech platform, Endowus.

Today, Endowus primarily serves Asian markets with $5 billion in assets under management and has recently raised 95 million dollars in outside capital.

In this unique narrative-style podcast, we hear how the biblical story of Abraham and Lot inspired Sam Rhee to step aside from the role of his dreams for the sake of a colleague and how God used that sacrifice to pave a path for victory.

Brightlight’s Chief Investment Officer, Tim Macready, joins John Coleman and Richard Cunningham for a discussion on the state of faith-driven investing, the opportunities ahead, and the impact of faith values on investment portfolios.

The three delve into the theology and purpose behind faith-driven investing, as well as the role of corporate engagement in influencing companies for good.

The conversation also explores the growth and performance of the faith-driven investing market as well as key market trends.

Tim also discusses his groundbreaking research about the effectiveness of and the opportunity for Faith Driven Investing around the world, providing listeners with practical insights that will help them get in the game.

Chuck Welden, co-founder of Weldenfield, joins the Faith Driven Investor Podcast to discuss faith-driven investing and the impact of real estate on communities.

Weldenfield is a real estate investment company that focuses on multifamily properties and deploys volunteers to live on-site and build relationships with residents. The goal is to create a social fabric and provide opportunities for gospel presentations.

Chuck, Richard, and Luke dive into the importance of measuring key performance indicators (KPIs) to track the impact of work and ministry, as well as the importance of taking risks and managing expectations in early-stage investing.

Chuck also gives some guidance for believers looking to get in the game and steward their capital for the good of others and the glory of God.

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In this episode of Marks on the Markets, Richard Cunningham and John Coleman interview Matt Monson, a public equities investor from Sovereign Capital.

The three of them discuss various topics related to the markets, including the performance of large cap stocks compared to small cap stocks, the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and its impact on businesses, the current state of interest rates, and the implications of international conflicts on the markets.

They also touch on the importance of corporate engagement and proxy voting for faith-driven investors. The conversation concludes with personal reflections on the significance of Passover and the lessons learned from Scripture.

In this episode, John Coleman is joined by Tony Minopoli and Andrew Abela to explore faith driven investing in the Catholic world and in the Catholic Church.

Tony is the President and Chief Investment Officer of the Knights of Columbus Asset Advisors. In that capacity, Tony oversees all elements of the investment strategy and operations for the Knights, predicated on nearly two decades with that institution and a prior career in investment consulting with the Valuation Associates. Through his role with the Knights, he's also helping the Catholic Church more broadly continue to advance its thinking on faith based investing.

Andrew is a professor of marketing and the founding dean of the Bush School of Business at Catholic University. In addition to a storied academic career, which we may delve into, Andrew has worked with institutions like McKinsey and Company and Procter and Gamble, published broadly, and as a leading thinker on faith based, faith based and principled entrepreneurship and investing alike.

The two join John to share about what it looks like for Catholics to engage in Faith Driven Investing both in the modern day and throughout history.

Knights of Columbus Asset Advisors: https://www.kofcassetadvisors.org/

Busch School of Business: https://business.catholic.edu/