Investing In Integrity

In this episode of the Investing in Integrity podcast, Ross Overline, CEO and co-founder of Scholars of Finance, speaks with Miguel Guadalupe, Vice President of Development at Scholars of Finance. 

Miguel shares his journey from the South Bronx to finance, highlighting the pivotal roles of integrity and relationship-building throughout his career. He discusses his career beginnings at Morgan Stanley and Merrill Lynch, his transition to nonprofit work after Hurricane Maria, and his mission to inspire character and integrity in the next generation of financial leaders through Scholars of Finance. Miguel advocates for fostering genuine connections and prioritizing team growth, highlighting the importance of character in leadership and the financial industry.

Miguel shares his views on leadership, highlighting the importance of caring for team members and investing in their growth. He believes that successful leaders prioritize the development of their staff and foster an environment of collaboration and support. He contrasts this with the transactional mindset that can sometimes permeate the finance industry, advocating for a more human-centered approach.

Meet Miguel Guadalupe

Miguel Guadalupe is a seasoned business leader with deep expertise in strategic development, fundraising, and organizational leadership. A proud graduate of Wesleyan University, Miguel has held key roles in the financial services, technology, and nonprofit sectors, including positions at Merrill Lynch, FirstRain, Gartner, and BRC.

At Merrill Lynch, he gained significant experience in Marketing, Research Operations, and Middle Market International Sales. He then moved into the tech startup space at FirstRain, where he further honed his leadership and strategic skills. At Gartner, Miguel focused on strategic advisory services and market research. While at BRC, he served as VP of Development, leading fundraising initiatives that drove organizational growth and impact.

He currently serves on the National Puerto Rican Day Parade's board of directors, promoting cultural awareness and educational initiatives. As part of Scholars of Finance, Miguel focuses on guiding supporters of our programs in empowering the next generation of ethical leaders championing financial literacy and leadership development for young professionals.

In this episode of the Investing in Integrity podcast, Ross Overline, CEO and co-founder of Scholars of Finance, speaks with Cary Krosinsky, Leading Teacher, Author & Advisor at Brown, NYU and Yale.

At Yale University, Cary has been co-teaching a seminar on climate, energy and finance since 2014. Other courses at Yale include the first seminar on Business & Sustainability, a new workshop on Climate Tech Ventures, and the first MBA class on Sustainable Finance.

Cary is also the Co-founder of the Sustainable Finance Institute (SFI), Real Impact Tracker (which spun out YourStake) and the Carbon Tracker Initiative. He is a Founding Mentor to Climate Tech VC (CTVC, now Sightline Climate). 

Join Ross and Cary as they delve into sustainable finance and the need for integrity in this  sector. Cary shares his background, including his teaching experience at top institutions and his evolution in the field. They discuss the impact of student interest on course content, the challenges facing universities, as well as the controversy surrounding ESG investing. 

Cary highlights the investment gap in addressing climate change, the rise of the anti-ESG movement, and the need for transparency to combat greenwashing. The conversation also covers the diverse strategies within ESG investing and the importance of global collaboration and ethical practices in finance.

Meet Cary Krosinsky

Cary Krosinsky is a distinguished lecturer, author, and advisor specializing in the intersection of sustainability, finance, and impact. As co-founder of the Sustainable Finance Institute (SFI), Real Impact Tracker, and the Carbon Tracker Initiative, Cary has been at the forefront of sustainable finance innovation. He created the field of Sustainability & IR in the mid-2000s and continues to serve as a senior advisor in various capacities.

Cary's influence extends beyond Yale, having taught at Brown University, Harvard, and NYU. His work at Brown supported the creation of the sustainable investment component of the Brown endowment in 2016. He also served on the NYS Common Retirement Fund Decarbonization Advisory Panel, contributing to their 2019 Climate Action Plan.

A prolific author, Cary has written seven books on sustainable investing and related topics. His works include "Sustainable Investing: Revolutions in Theory & Practice" (2016) and "Modern China" (2020), which advocates for better relations in solving sustainability challenges.

Cary's expertise is sought after globally. He has developed sustainable finance frameworks for organizations like the Global Impact Investing Network (GIIN) and China's CSI. His research papers cover topics ranging from the financial outperformance of active sustainable investing to the value of global assets under management.

In this episode of the Investing in Integrity podcast, Ross Overline, CEO and co-founder of Scholars of Finance, speaks with Jackie VanderBrug, Head of Sustainability Strategy at Putnam Investments, a division of Franklin Templeton. 

At Putnam, Jackie is responsible for leading the company’s ESG-focused business functions, including stewardship, engagement, partnerships, and ESG strategy and integration. She is also a member of Putnam's operating committee.

Join them as Jackie shares her journey from economic research to leading sustainability at Putnam, where she emphasizes the integration of financial material ESG factors to drive long-term business value. The discussion also touches on the importance of career development over monetary gain, the evolving landscape of ESG, and the role of gender lens investing in creating positive societal impact. 

Jackie debunks misconceptions about gender lens investing and highlights its potential to enhance risk-adjusted returns. The episode concludes with a discussion on socio-economic inclusion, the role of finance professionals in driving change, and advice for aspiring and seasoned financial leaders. Jackie underscores the importance of moral imagination in finance and praises Scholars of Finance's mission of fostering ethical leadership.

Meet Jackie VanderBrug

Jackie VanderBrug is Head of Sustainability Strategy for Putnam Investments, responsible for leading Putnam's ESG-focused business functions, including stewardship, engagement, partnerships, and ESG strategy and integration, and is a member of Putnam's Operating Committee.

Prior to joining Putnam, Jackie served as Head of Sustainable and Impact Investment Strategy for the Chief Investment Office within Bank of America Corporation. In this role, she drove consideration of sustainability throughout the investment process for Bank of America Private Bank and Merrill. Jackie served as the Managing Director at Criterion Ventures, where she worked with high-net-worth individuals and non-profits on impact strategies and led the development of the field of gender lens investing.

She also led business development for the technology firm iBasis and co-founded Work in Progress, a non-profit social enterprise focused on career development for underprivileged youths. Jackie started her career as a domestic policy analyst for the U.S. Congress and as a strategy consultant to Fortune 500 companies at CSC Index

In this episode of the Investing in Integrity podcast, Ross Overline, CEO and co-founder of Scholars of Finance, speaks with Joel Peterson, Chairman and Founder of Peterson Partners, Consulting Professor at Stanford Graduate School of Business, and best-selling author of Entrepreneurial Leadership and the upcoming book, Juggling Glass and Rubber Balls.

The conversation starts with discussing the importance of trust while building high-performing teams. Joel emphasizes the need for integrity and delivering on promises to build trust within an organization. He also highlights the importance of empowering leadership and creating a high-trust culture.

The conversation segues to the topic of family and work-life harmony, and Joel shares his personal experience of balancing a demanding career with raising seven children.

He introduces his new book, "Juggling Glass and Rubber Balls," which focuses on finding harmony in life and defining success in terms of maturity in different aspects of life. Ross and Joel then discuss the role of values and priorities in driving personal and professional growth. Joel emphasizes the importance of assessing where one spends one's time, money, and mindshare to determine one's actual values and priorities.

They also discuss the significance of virtues and how many people overlook them. Joel mentions that supporting an organization like SOF (Scholars of Finance) is essential because it instills virtues in tomorrow's financial leaders.

Meet Joel Peterson

Joel Peterson has been on the Graduate School of Business faculty at Stanford University since 1992, teaching courses in real estate investment, entrepreneurship, and leadership. Joel served as Chairman of the Board of Overseers at the Hoover Institution at Stanford from 2016 to 2019. 

He also served as Chairman of the Board at JetBlue Airways for 12 years (2008-2020) and is on the boards of Franklin Covey and Packsize. Before Stanford Business School and founding Peterson Partners, Joel was Chief Executive Officer of Trammell Crow Company, the world’s then-largest private commercial real estate development firm. He has also served as the Chairman at the Hoover Institute and is an advisor and investor in firms like HireVue and ICON Aircraft. 

Joel has also been a Board Member at IT giant Asurion for 10 years and a Managing Partner at Trammel Crow Company. He earned an MBA from Harvard Business School and his Bachelor’s degree from Brigham Young University, where he was valedictorian. 

Joel is the author of Entrepreneurial Leadership: The Art of Launching New Ventures, Inspiring Others, and Running Stuff and The 10 Laws of Trust: Building the Bonds that Make a Business Great.

In this episode of Investing In Integrity, Ross Overline speaks with Steve Quirk, Chief Brokerage Officer at Robinhood. 

While the democratization of finance makes investing more accessible to a broader investor base, Steve emphasizes the importance of responsible investing behavior, especially for novice investors. The conversation also touches on the innovation and evolution within the finance industry.

Steve and Ross also explore the topic of industry leadership and the strategies essential for navigating disruptive changes. Steve emphasizes the importance of passing wisdom and experience to the next generation of finance leaders while emphasizing the importance of integrity, authenticity, and financial literacy.

Steve Quirk oversaw the strategy and deployment of initiatives for Trading at TD Ameritrade. He also served as a member of the company’s Senior Operating Committee, which shaped the organization's strategic focus. Under Steve’s leadership, TD Ameritrade debuted the Investor Movement Index® (IMXSM), a proprietary, behavior-based index aggregating Main Street investor positions and activity. 

Steve focused on teaching the next generation of investors and has championed the creation of the TD Ameritrade U program to bridge the gap between academia and reality. Before that role, Steve was responsible for developing new trading tools and technology enhancements for the thinkorswim® trading platform. 

Steve’s trading career began in 1987 on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange and Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE). While at the CBOE, he served on the exchange’s Index Market Performance Committee and the Arbitration Committee. He partnered with SCMS for seven years, trading options on index products. He also led the Chicago operations of Van der Moolen USA.

Content here is for educational purposes only. It is not individualized tax or investment advice. Consult a tax or investment adviser regarding your specific situation. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Reference to actual stocks or symbols is for illustrative purposes only and is not a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any specific security.

The Robinhood Investor Index (RIX) is not a tradable index and individuals cannot invest directly in any index. Data is intended for informational purposes only and nothing referenced with regard to the Robinhood Investor Index is a recommendation of a security, account type, trading or investment strategy. For more complete statistical information and our index methodology, you can visit the RIX website.

Views and opinions expressed here are those of the participants and do not necessarily represent those of Robinhood, its employees, or its customers.

All investments involve risk, including loss.

In this episode of Investing In Integrity, Ross Overline speaks with Steve Quirk, Chief Brokerage Officer at Robinhood. 

While the democratization of finance makes investing more accessible to a broader investor base, Steve emphasizes the importance of responsible investing behavior, especially for novice investors. The conversation also touches on the innovation and evolution within the finance industry.

Steve and Ross also explore the topic of industry leadership and the strategies essential for navigating disruptive changes. Steve emphasizes the importance of passing wisdom and experience to the next generation of finance leaders while emphasizing the importance of integrity, authenticity, and financial literacy.

Steve Quirk oversaw the strategy and deployment of initiatives for Trading at TD Ameritrade. He also served as a member of the company’s Senior Operating Committee, which shaped the organization's strategic focus. Under Steve’s leadership, TD Ameritrade debuted the Investor Movement Index® (IMXSM), a proprietary, behavior-based index aggregating Main Street investor positions and activity. 

Steve focused on teaching the next generation of investors and has championed the creation of the TD Ameritrade U program to bridge the gap between academia and reality. Before that role, Steve was responsible for developing new trading tools and technology enhancements for the thinkorswim® trading platform. 

Steve’s trading career began in 1987 on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange and Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE). While at the CBOE, he served on the exchange’s Index Market Performance Committee and the Arbitration Committee. He partnered with SCMS for seven years, trading options on index products. He also led the Chicago operations of Van der Moolen USA.

Content here is for educational purposes only. It is not individualized tax or investment advice. Consult a tax or investment adviser regarding your specific situation. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Reference to actual stocks or symbols is for illustrative purposes only and is not a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any specific security.

The Robinhood Investor Index (RIX) is not a tradable index and individuals cannot invest directly in any index. Data is intended for informational purposes only and nothing referenced with regard to the Robinhood Investor Index is a recommendation of a security, account type, trading or investment strategy. For more complete statistical information and our index methodology, you can visit the RIX website.

Views and opinions expressed here are those of the participants and do not necessarily represent those of Robinhood, its employees, or its customers.

All investments involve risk, including loss.

In this episode of Investing In Integrity, Ross Overline, Chairman, CEO, and Co-Founder of Scholars of Finance, reflects on where SOF is today and where the organization is headed. He shares insights on SOF’s remarkable growth and outlines a proposal for the future, “SOF V2.”

Join Ross as he unpacks this transformation and discusses the groundbreaking results from a Harvard study, showing that today, SOF stands as the home for purpose-driven, principled, high-performing current and future financial leaders and executives—people who manage and will steward capital as a force for good.

Ross also recognizes the various mentors, advisors, and supporters who have helped him along the way. He emphasizes the importance of helping those in need in our society and expresses his confidence in achieving this mission with the support of the SOF community.

Tune in to hear Ross's reflections, learn about SOF's impactful journey, and get inspired by the vision for a better future.

In this episode of Investing In Integrity, Ross Overline speaks with Robert Joss. Robert is a former Vice-Chairman of Wells Fargo, CEO of Westpac, Australia's largest bank, and Dean of Stanford University Graduate School of Business where he teaches leadership today.

Robert became the eighth dean of the Business School in 1999. He served as Dean for 10 years – overseeing the introduction of a new MBA curriculum, the institution of new collaborations between the school and Stanford University. 

Prior to joining the Business School as Dean, Robert was Chief executive officer of Westpac Banking Corporation, one of Australia’s largest banks, a post he held for six years. Before his tenure at Westpac, Robert held a variety of posts at San Francisco-based Wells Fargo Bank between 1971 and 1993, serving from 1986 onward as vice chairman. He worked 3 years at the U. S. Treasury, first as a White House Fellow and then as deputy to the assistant secretary for economic policy. He is currently a director board advisor at CM Capital.

Join Ross and Robert as they engage in a fascinating conversation about Robert's successful career journey and the values that have contributed to his achievements. They discuss Robert's upbringing, education, and roles in the finance industry, as well as his time as the Dean of the Stanford Graduate School of Business. They emphasize the importance of meaningful work, accessibility, humility, and constantly developing skills. They also touch on the concept of balance in leadership and the struggle of managing ambition.

In this episode of Investing In Integrity, Ross Overline speaks with Bradford Hu, the Executive Vice President and Chief Risk Officer at State Street. With almost 40 years of experience, Bradford is an international leader in financial services, risk management, and financial regulation.

Bradford previously worked at Morgan Stanley and Citigroup before becoming the Chief Risk Officer of State Street. His curiosity and love for learning have helped define his career. 

Bradford’s role at State Street involves mitigating risk while encouraging growth and innovation within State Street. Bradford is a believer in taking intelligent risks and emphasizes the need for a principles-based approach to risk management. He encourages open and honest conversations with business leaders to align on risk appetite and set boundaries.

The current landscape of risks includes the COVID-19 pandemic, geopolitical tensions, the upcoming US presidential election, the end of historically low interest rates, and cybersecurity. Bradford shares his insights on the importance of understanding vulnerabilities and developing alternative action plans to ensure operational and financial resilience.

Effective risk management requires strong leadership that curates a culture of risk awareness and accountability. Leadership is crucial in effectively implementing risk management strategies and integrating them within the organization. Bradford highlights elements leaders should be aware of such as: setting the tone at the top, establishing an appetite for risk, investing and promoting education in risk, and encouraging collaboration and communication. An open dialogue facilitates timely risk identification and resolution.

In this episode of Investing In Integrity, Ross Overline speaks with Helene Glotzer, Head of Risk at Bridgewater Associates. Helene has spent nearly two decades at Bridgewater, one of the top hedge funds globally. In 2018, Helene was named among the 50 Leading Women in Hedge Funds by the Hedge Fund Journal.

Prior to her role at Bridgewater, Helene spent ten years as an attorney in the Enforcement Division of the US Securities and Exchange Commission. From 2004 to 2007, she co-headed the enforcement program for the SEC’s New York Regional Office, where she supervised investigations and litigation involving allegations of insider trading, market manipulation, and other types of fraud and misconduct.

Together, Ross and Helene discuss the unique culture at Bridgewater, which focuses on transparency, radical openness, and integrity. They explore what principles lead to high-performance teamwork and the key leadership values Helene has garnered over the years. She also emphasizes the importance of personal growth, transparency and candor.