Have you ever wondered how institutions manage billions of dollars? What type of approach they use and the philosophy that they apply? Each institution is different, but there are similarities and lessons that we as individuals can learn from. Vince Barfield is chairman of the investment committee and Trustee for the Hawaii Employees Retirement System. Vince's passion for financial education and his interest in sharing his knowledge from an accomplished career in finance, shines through in this conversation. A military veteran and longtime resident of Hawaii, Vince recently retired after 27-years at The Bank of Hawaii.