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The rising cost of living is not just affecting the working class, but also those who are using their assets to support themselves throughout retirement.

Everything from the environment to resources, and even sustainability, has been impacted by current events, which in turn bring market volatility.

Kim addresses how these industry-related topics impact financial advisors and investors while unveiling the role of ESG and the markets within these uncertain times.

Looking at investing from a gender perspective uncovers the inequalities of the economy and reveals opportunities to create more effective and efficient systems.

Over 15% of the world’s population lives with some kind of disability. However, disability issues and rights are often overlooked when we consider Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) issues.

How do you hold individuals, investors, and larger companies accountable in a timely fashion when considering the conflict between Russia and Ukraine?

Kimberly Griego-Kiel sits down with returning guest David Bennell, advisor at Transformational Investing in Food Systems (TIFS) to talk about the standardization of impact investing in the government and industry and the effects of decentralized financial trading.

While we may not see the effects of climate change in our everyday lives, its impact on our environment is increasing across the globe.

In this episode, Kimberly Griego-Kiel explains what is wrong with our food and agricultural systems, why they are dying, and why it is in the best interest for investors to take part in making a change.

Vicki Benjamin, co-founder and CEO of Karner Blue Capital, explains what her company does for nature and the environment and how they are utilizing data collection and their own ESG process to combat nature and biodiversity loss around the world.

Vicki Benjamin, co-founder and CEO of Karner Blue Capital, explains what her company does for nature and the environment and how they are utilizing data collection and their own ESG process to combat nature and biodiversity loss around the world.

As the new year brings you new opportunities and goals, remember to look toward the positive in both your personal and professional life.

As the new year brings you new opportunities and goals, remember to look toward the positive in both your personal and professional life.

Have you ever dreamed about changing careers and moving across the world? Priscilla Plummer, the founder of Global Sojourns Giving Circle (GSGC), made that dream her reality in 1990 when she moved across the world and traveled throughout the African continent.

The gap between the mainstream financial world and the socially responsible investing arena may seem vast. But, believe it or not, there are ways to bridge the two. This is exactly what Kimberly Griego-Kiel discusses with her guests in this fourth and final episode of the ESG for Impact! miniseries.

For this episode of the four-part ESG for Impact! miniseries, Kimberly invites three difference-makers in sustainable shareholder advocacy to outline their unique focus on ESG investing and mutual funds.

Now back with part two of her ESG for Impact! miniseries, Kim welcomes George Gay, the CEO of First Affirmative Financial Network, and Ebony Perkins, Self-Help Credit Union’s Vice President and Director of Investor Relations. 

In the first part of the ESG for Impact! miniseries, Rex joins Kim to explain everything around investing in global food systems. They explore how food growth can impact our health and the environment and outline ways we can get into a new sustainable economy.

Yes, it’s that time of the year already. It’s time to think about year-end planning!

Regardless of whether you enjoy seafood, the truth is, it’s important to be informed about seafood’s sustainable and unsustainable components. That’s exactly what Kim Griego-Kiel is here to help you learn in this week’s episode.