Best Teacher Axel Podcasts (2024)

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Top 5 Movies that Break the Fourth Wall: Deadpool & Wolverine//Brats//Is Now A Good Time? 2:13:45

7m ago2:13:45

2:13:45

Bryan and Anderson review Deadpool & Wolverine, Brats, and Is Now A Good Time? Then in honor of Deadpool, the boys revisit a topic from 2013 and explore Top 5 Movies that Break the Fourth Wall! This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/FILMVAULT and get on your way to being your best self. $25 General…

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Episode 271: Marguerita (Rita) Cheng of Blue Ocean Global Wealth: Happy Hours and Quiet Power 32:56

11h ago32:56

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Marguerita (Rita) Cheng is CEO of Blue Ocean Global Wealth, based in the Washington DC area, as well as being a Founding Member of Kiplinger Advisor Collective and The Authentic Asian. A keen runner, she was co-founder of 261 Fearless Incl, a global non-profit organization that uses running as a vehicle to empower and unit women, as well as Girls o…

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Episode 270: Penny Green - Pensions and Trustee Veteran - Putting Members at the Heart of Everything 27:26

5h ago27:26

27:26

Penny Green finally retired from the investment industry in June following an over 30-year career. She started her career in pensions with TPAS, where she was Deputy Chief Executive when she left, then became Chief Executive of SAUL, where, over the past four years I have had the privilege of working with her on the investment committee. Upon retir…

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Episode 269: Tony Dote: Business Builder Extraordinaire - a Career Retrospective that charts an Industry's Evolution 31:33

1h ago31:33

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Tony Dote, just recently retired from a role of Managing Director at Lazard Asset Management, where he spent over 40 years, focused on business development with a particular focus on large institutional investors including public pension funds. He started his career in insurance and later investment consulting. Our conversation starts with Tony’s u…

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(Classic) Top 5 80’s Action Trailers: Twisters//14 Peaks: Nothing is Impossible 2:33:11

18m ago2:33:11

2:33:11

Bryan and Anderson review Twisters and 14 Peaks: Nothing is Impossible (from assigner Andrew Potts).Then the boys throw to a classic episode Top 5 80s Action Trailers! This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/FILMVAULT and get on your way to being your best self. $25 General Admission - Venmo Film Va…

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Episode 268: Ghiané Jones of the Teachers’ Retirement System of the State of Illinois: Answering the Exam Question with Creative Solutions 26:50

2h ago26:50

26:50

Ghiané Jones, is Deputy CIO at the Teachers’ Retirement System of the State of Illinois, where she is based in their Chicago office. She previously was Managing Principal at Meketa Investment Group, a role she held for over 6 years, and prior to that worked in a range of financial services roles including in institutional ETF Sales at Invesco and N…

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Top 5 Actors Who Can Play Heroes and Villains: Longlegs//Sing Sing//You Can Count on Me//Twister//The Guv'nor 1:48:47

1d ago1:48:47

1:48:47

Bryan and Anderson review Longlegs, Sing Sing, Twister, You Can Count on Me and The Guv’nor (from assigner Travis Berry). Then the boys pay homage to some rangy actors with Top 5 Actors Who Can Play Heroes and Villains! This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/FILMVAULT and get on your way to being y…

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Episode 267: Jai Jacob: The Journey towards an Individualized Portfolio, with a side of Jazz 35:17

8d ago35:17

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Jai Jacob has had a 25+ year career at Lazard Asset Management where he headed up the Quantitative, Alternatives and Multi-Asset Investment Group which oversaw c. $35 bn in AUM. He is a member of the Board of Trustees of The National Jazz Museum in Harlem, New York, and plays the electric guitar. We hear about his upbringing in Montreal, how he cha…

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Episode 266: Cary Carbonaro - Wealth Planner and Advocate - Preparing for the Future of Women in Wealth Management 21:29

3h ago21:29

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Cary Carbonaro, is an award-winning financial advisor, a women and wealth expert and a CFP board ambassador. She is currently senior vice president of Advisors Capital, where she was noted in the 2024 NASDAQ Advisor Council and as a Top Advisor in 2023 Investopedia. In this first of two dynamic podcasts featuring leading female voices in financial …

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Episode 265: Kristina Blaschek of William Blair: The fusion of Investments and Technology 23:54

5d ago23:54

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Kristina Blaschek, is Director of Business and Technology within the Investment Management division of William Blair, based in Chicago. She started her career in investment banking, and is a member of the Board of Directors of the Auditorium Theatre. Kristina starts our conversation describing her education and what drew her to the world of finance…

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Top 5 Vacation Movies: MaXXXine//Axel F//When Evil Lurks 2:16:26

2d ago2:16:26

2:16:26

Bryan and Anderson review MaXXXine, Axel F, and When Evil Lurks (from assigner Josh Butler).Then the boys kick back and countdown Top 5 Vacation Movies! This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/FILMVAULT and get on your way to being your best self. $25 General Admission - Venmo Film Vault Live Show T…

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Episode 264: Keri Findley of Tacora Capital: On Private Credit and Triple Axels - where execution is key 40:45

23d ago40:45

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Keri Findley is Chief Executive Officer of Tacora Capital, which focuses on Asset-Based Private Credit Opportunities in Specialty Finance and Insurance. She was previously a partner at Third Point Our conversation starts with her childhood and in particular her high school years, when Keri spent up to 40 hours per week practicing figure skating alo…

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Top 5 Patriotic Characters: A Quiet Place: Day One//Hundreds of Beavers//Mouth of Madness 2:00:50

10d ago2:00:50

2:00:50

Bryan and Anderson review A Quiet Place: Day One, Hundreds of Beavers, and Mouth of Madness (from assigner Anthony Morfitt).Then the boys celebrate America’s birthday with Top 5 Patriotic Characters! $25 General Admission - Venmo Film Vault Live Show Ticket - General Admission - PayPal VIP Pre-Party - PayPal Loaded for Bear New Promo Video! The Fil…

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Episode 4: Trailer Series 4 of 2024: The Rise of the Custom Portfolio 4:10

22d ago4:10

4:10

As we enter high summer here we come with some summer bounty here at Fiftyfaces Podcast as we launch Series 4 that is bursting with wisdom and insights. Because life is not linear, these stories are not linear either – and they stress the power of the individual. Hear from an introvert who found her calling in connecting with people in private weal…

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Top 5 Brothers and Sisters: The Bikeriders//Kinds of Kindness//The Daytrippers 2:05:53

16d ago2:05:53

2:05:53

Bryan and Anderson review Inside The Bikeriders, Kinds of Kindness, and The Daytrippers (from assigner Jonathan Mooser).Then the boys pay tribute to very specific sets of siblings with Top 5 Brothers and Sisters! $25 Patreon General Admission - Venmo Film Vault Live Show Ticket - General Admission - PayPal Loaded for Bear New Promo Video! The Film …

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Top 5 Unlikely Action Stars: Inside Out 2//Snack Shack//RenFaire//Say Hey, Willie Mays!//Judgment at Nuremberg 2:20:19

23d ago2:20:19

2:20:19

Bryan and Anderson review Inside Out 2, Snack Shack, Say Hey Willie Mays and Judgment at Nuremberg (from assigner Matt Rixner).Then the boys honor the underappreciated with Top 5 Unlikely Action Stars! Loaded for Bear New Promo Video! The Film Vault on Youtube TFV Patreon is Here for Even More Film Vault Anderson’s new doc: Loaded for Bear Atty’s A…

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Top 5 Cultured Villains: Hit Man//Bad Boys: Ride or Die//Coffee Table//The Guest 2:26:23

1M ago2:26:23

2:26:23

Bryan and Anderson review Hit Man, Bad Boys: Ride or Die, Coffee Table and The Guest (from assigner John Campbell). Then the boys get snooty with Top 5 Cultured Villains! Loaded for Bear New Promo Video! The Film Vault on Youtube TFV Patreon is Here for Even More Film Vault Anderson’s new doc: Loaded for Bear Atty’s Antiques COMEDY CONFESSIONAL Lis…

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Top 5 Movie Universes: Hit Man//Godzilla Minus One//Ezra//The Contestant///Alice in the Cities 2:29:44

1M ago2:29:44

2:29:44

Bryan and Anderson review Hit Man, Godzilla Minus One, Ezra, The Contestant, and Alice in the Cities (from assigner Nick Eats Cake).Then the boys countdown Top 5 Movie Universes. Loaded for Bear New Promo Video! The Film Vault on Youtube TFV Patreon is Here for Even More Film Vault Anderson’s new doc: Loaded for Bear Atty’s Antiques COMEDY CONFESSI…

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Episode 263: Kurt Summers of Blackstone: Public Service from Every Angle 34:14

1M ago34:14

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Kurt Summers is a Senior Managing Director and Head of Public-Private Partnerships in Blackstone’s Infrastructure Group. In this capacity, Mr. Summers is responsible for investment strategies in partnership with governments, public entities, civic and labor organizations, and broader stakeholders to help advance local infrastructure priorities and …

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Episode 262: Kevin Leonard of NEPC: Towards a Sustainable Future for Public Pensions and Solving Pension Envy 37:22

1M ago37:22

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Kevin Leonard is Partner and Practice Group Director – Public Funds and Taft Hartley at NEPC. He has had a long career in consulting and started his career as an accountant. Kevin has had a career of over 30 years in investment consulting, and it had a somewhat “accidental” start – being driven more by location and convenience than a calling. Thing…

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Top 5 Quitting Scenes: Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga//The Last Stop in Yuma County//Happy Feet 2:47:20

1M ago2:47:20

2:47:20

Bryan and Anderson review Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, The Last Stop in Yuma, and Happy Feet. Then the boys countdown dive into Bryan McCulley’s topic, Top 5 Quitting Scenes. Loaded for Bear New Promo Video! The Film Vault on Youtube TFV Patreon is Here for Even More Film Vault Anderson’s new doc: Loaded for Bear Atty’s Antiques COMEDY CONFESSIONAL Lis…

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Episode 261: David Golub of Golub Capital: Giving Culture the Credit 34:22

2M ago34:22

34:22

David Golub is President at Golub Capital, a direct lender and credit manager established in 1994, and celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. As the son of a psychiatrist and psychologist, a path into finance was originally a divergent path, and a somewhat non-linear one at that. As we chart the course of David’s career we chart the arc of Gol…

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Episode 260: Derek Walker of CPP Investments: Total Return for the Portfolio of Tomorrow 27:20

2M ago27:20

27:20

Derek Walker, is Head of Portfolio Design & Construction, total Fund Management and a member of the Global Leadership Team at CPP Investments, based in Toronto. He previously worked in MSCI in Geneva. We start by discussing what Derek describes as a “non linear” career path, and his road from technology and machine translation to CPP Investments. W…

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Top 5 Post-Apocalyptic Movies: IF//I Saw the TV Glow//Devs//Frankenhooker 2:19:25

2M ago2:19:25

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Bryan and Anderson review IF, I Saw the TV Glow, Devs and Frankenhooker (from assigner Andrew Martin). Then, in honor of Furiosa, the boys countdown the Top 5 Post-Apocalyptic Movies of all time! …and Cosmoball… Loaded for Bear New Promo Video! The Film Vault on Youtube TFV Patreon is Here for Even More Film Vault Anderson’s new doc: Loaded for Bea…

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Episode 259: Anna McDonald of Moneta: Going for Gold - Coaching Athletes on their Financial Game 29:05

2M ago29:05

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Anna McDonald has a dual role at Moneta, a St. Louis based RIA with over $32 billion in assets under management. She supports athletes in all aspects of their financial lives, preparing them for sustained success beyond their athletic careers. She knows this segment well as she previously spent six years as an ESPN reporter, covering Major League B…

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Episode 3: BONUS EPISODE - Nicci Take - Deal and Presentation Coach - Sealing the Deal, Following Up and Remembering Forgetting 17:08

2M ago17:08

17:08

Nicci Take featured in our first Pride series in 2021 and shared her story as a prominent transgender advocate, inspirational speaker and coach. We have watched Nicci’s presence grow and thrive over the past 3 years, she posts frequent inspirational content on Linked IN and we we wanted to ask her back onto the podcast to share some of that wisdom …

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Episode 258: Varun Laijawalla of Ninety One: Emerging Markets Unpacked 29:24

2M ago29:24

29:24

Varun Laijawalla is a Portfolio Manager at Ninety One, where he manages long only EM and EM ex-China portfolios. He started his career as a consultant and moved into stockpicking via Asia focused sales. Our conversation starts with his international background, which saw his family move from India to Holland when Varun was only 4 years old, and the…

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Episode 257: BONUS: Avivah Wittenberg-Cox: Higher for Longer is not just for markets - Preparing for the 100 year and 4 Quarter life 31:06

3M ago31:06

31:06

In this bonus episode we meet with fellow INSEAD alumna Avivah Wittenberg-Cox advocates for new thinking in generational and gender balance. She is a consultant, coach and speaker on the rising impact of longevity on the people and on the workplace and provides advice to help businesses thrive. She is the author of seven books on gender, leadership…

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Top 5 Movies That Take Place in Real Time: Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes//Late Night with the Devil//Little Monsters 2:36:15

2M ago2:36:15

2:36:15

Bryan and Anderson review Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, Late Night with the Devil, and Little Monsters (from assigner Eric Robbins). Then the boys countdown their Top 5 Movies That Take Place in Real Time! Loaded for Bear New Promo Video! The Film Vault on Youtube TFV Patreon is Here for Even More Film Vault Anderson’s new doc: Loaded for Bear…

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Episode 256: Jim McNamee of the NPPFA - Pensions, Promises, Persistence 27:14

3M ago27:14

27:14

Jim McNamee, is President of the National Public Pension Fund Association. He is director of Stonegate Insurance, Unique Insurance Company and Resolute Global Partners as well as the Illinois Public Pension Fund Association which he founded in 1985. He was formerly a police officer. Our conversation starts with the school of hard knocks – a strict …

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Top 5 Stunts: The Fall Guy//Devs//The Contestant//Serenity 2:34:09

2M ago2:34:09

2:34:09

Bryan and Anderson review The Fall Guy, The Contestant, Devs and Serenity (from assigner Eric Robbins). Then the boys celebrate Hollywood’s death defying shots with Top 5 Stunts! Loaded for Bear New Promo Video! The Film Vault on Youtube TFV Patreon is Here for Even More Film Vault Anderson’s new doc: Loaded for Bear Atty’s Antiques COMEDY CONFESSI…

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Episode 255: Stephanie Drescher of Apollo: From legacy to laying the groundwork of a private wealth business 26:54

3M ago26:54

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Stephanie Drescher is Chief Client and Product Development Officer at Apollo. She started her career in the Alternative Investment Group at JP Morgan and is a Board Member at ADT. We start our discussion with a tribute to Stephanie’s grandmother who taught her about stocks and the markets, sowing the seeds of an interest in finance that has been li…

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Episode 254: Ciara Hurley - Reflecting on a Career in Private Wealth and "Perspective" for the Next Stage 31:04

3M ago31:04

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Ciara Hurley is an investment committee member at the Trinity College Dublin Endowment. Ciara recently retired from Quilter Cheviot, where she was a financial advisor for over 20 years. She has worked as a portfolio manager, as well as serving in various director and Board roles. Our conversation charts both Ciara’s career and the evolution of weal…

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Top 5 Douchiest Characters: Challengers//Rebel//Perfect Blue 2:06:32

3M ago2:06:32

2:06:32

Bryan and Anderson review the sweat soaked Challengers, Rebel and Perfect Blue (from assigner Tyler Booth). Then the boys revamp a topic from 2013, Top 5 Douchiest Characters! Loaded for Bear New Promo Video! The Film Vault on Youtube TFV Patreon is Here for Even More Film Vault Anderson’s new doc: Loaded for Bear Atty’s Antiques COMEDY CONFESSIONA…

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Episode 253: Marcie Frost, CEO of CalPERS: Public Service, Pushing for Impact, and Learning how to take a Punch 44:40

3M ago44:40

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Marcie Frost is the Chief Executive Officer of CalPERS, the largest pension fund in the US with over $400 billion in assets under management and serving over 2 million members in its retirement system. She was recently elected to the board of the Toigo Foundation. Our conversation starts with her very early days in public service, and how typing an…

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Episode 252: Series 3 2024 - Trailer - A Tour through Public Service, Private Wealth and Culture 4:46

3M ago4:46

4:46

Summer is coming, and so is Series 3 of the 2024 Fiftyfaces Podcast, and this series is filled with themes that we have not touched in as much depth before. The notion of service, and in particular serving public funds – whether in an officer, trustee or consultant capacity is explored in depth – we look at the mindset required, the rewards that ac…

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Summer Preview 2024: The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare//Shogun//Fallout//The Machine//Dicks: The Musical//RMN 2:23:28

3M ago2:23:28

2:23:28

Bryan and Anderson review The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare, Shogun, Fallout, The Machine, Dicks: The Musical, and RMN (from assigner TJ Tutt). Then the boys eagerly anticipate the months ahead with our Top 5 Summer Preview. The Film Vault on Youtube TFV Patreon is Here for Even More Film Vault Anderson’s new doc: Loaded for Bear Atty’s Antique…

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Top 5 Film Characters You’d Have on Your Hockey Dream Team: Civil War//The Lie: The Murder of Grace Millane//Prince of Darkness 1:55:21

3M ago1:55:21

1:55:21

Bryan and Anderson are joined by Florence Bruemmer as they review Civil War, The Lie: The Murder of Grace Millane, Prince of Darkness (from assigner Anthony Morfitt). Then in honor of playoff hockey, the boys get creative with Bryan McCulley’s list, Top 5 Film Characters You’d Have on Your Hockey Dream Team. Loaded for Bear New Promo Video! The Fil…

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Episode 251: Carina Diamond of Stella Secunda Partners: Towards the Next Star in Wealth Management and Beyond 28:22

4M ago28:22

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Carina Diamond is a wealth management leader with particular experience in growing and building businesses. Late last year, she founded Stella Secunda Partners, a consulting firm that helps financial services locate and retain next generation talent and guide business owners through succession planning. She is a motivational speaker and coach, as w…

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Top 5 Unnecessary Reboots: Monkey Man//The First Omen//Jean de Florette//Manon of the Spring 2:07:45

3M ago2:07:45

2:07:45

Bryan and Anderson review The First Omen, Monkey Man, Jean de Florette (from assigner Stephen Morris) and Manon of the Spring (assigner Stephen Morris strikes again!) Then the boys examine Hollywood’s mistaken cash grabs with Top 5 Unnecessary Reboots. Loaded for Bear New Promo Video! The Film Vault on Youtube TFV Patreon is Here for Even More Film…

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Episode 250: Rick Weissinger, Chief Marketing Officer at Moneta - A Hero's Story that is a Wee Bit Different 37:45

4M ago37:45

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Rick Weissinger is Chief Marketing and Communications Officer at Moneta and a veteran of financial services marketing. He previously held roles at Brightworth and Craneware. Our conversation starts with Rick’s passion for marketing – how it developed and why the connection with the consumer is so critical. We refer to the Star Wars analogy of hero …

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Episode 249: Hallie Label of Expect Equity: What to Expect when you're Nurturing Investment Managers 30:00

4M ago30:00

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Hallie Label, is the founder of Expect Equity, based in Baltimore. She was previously Chief Operating Officer at Rock Springs Capital, and prior to that was a principal at Makena Capital and held numerous financial industry roles. We start by tracing that career evolution – and Hallie’s early days playing competitive sport. We look at lessons from …

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Top 5 Films Set in Japan: Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire//Godzilla x Kong//Immaculate//The Promised Land//Dicks: The Musical//Hendrie 2:23:50

4M ago2:23:50

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Bryan and Anderson review Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, Godzilla x Kong, Immaculate, The Promised Land, Dicks: The Musical, and Hendrie. Then in honor of Andy’s trip abroad, the boys countdown the Top 5 Films Set in Japan. Loaded for Bear New Promo Video! The Film Vault on Youtube TFV Patreon is Here for Even More Film Vault Anderson’s new doc: Load…

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Episode 248: Brent Mattis of the Cleveland Clinic Investment Office: Off the Beaten Path in Investments and in Life 37:10

4M ago37:10

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Brent Mattis is a Principal at the Cleveland Clinic Investment Office. He specializes in idea generation, manager selection and financial modeling for the investment portfolio and likes to look “off the beaten path” for opportunity. Prior to joining the Cleveland Clinic in 2017 he worked for 6 years in a family office in NYC with a particular focus…

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Episode 247: Aditi Javeri Gokhale of Northwestern Mutual - Towards a goal of Protecting and Prospering with eyes on the sky and feet on the ground 26:33

4M ago26:33

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Aditi Javeri Gokhale is Chief Strategy Officer, President of Retail Investments and Head of Institutional Investments at Northwestern Mutual, based in Milwaukee. In her role she leads teams that manage more than $627 bn in company and client assets, including nearly $310 bn in institutional investment portfolio and over $280 billion in retail clien…

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Top 5 Spielberg Sex Scenes: Guy Ritchie’s The Covenant//Dreamin’ Wild//The Fire That Took Her 1:24:48

4M ago1:24:48

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Bryan and Anderson review Guy Ritchie’s The Covenant, Dreamin’ Wild and The Fire That Took Her. Then the boys throw to a patreon classic, Top 5 Spielberg Sex Scenes! Loaded for Bear New Promo Video! The Film Vault on Youtube TFV Patreon is Here for Even More Film Vault Anderson’s new doc: Loaded for Bear Atty’s Antiques COMEDY CONFESSIONAL Listener…

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Episode 246: Grace Reyes of The Diversity Exchange: Turning the Tide, One Starfish at a Time 17:21

4M ago17:21

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Grace Reyes, is the CEO and Founder of TIDE – The Investment Diversity Exchange, which she founded in January 2020 as a way to connect key industry players to promote diversity and inclusion in the investment industry. She has recently extended TIDE’s reach beyond the US and has a base in both the US and the UK. TIDE as a partner to the largest US …

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Episode 245: Randy Cohen, Senior Lecturer at Harvard Business School - Dangerous Vision in Stock Markets and Venture Capital 46:01

4M ago46:01

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Randy Cohen, is a Senior Lecturer at Harvard Business school. His main research focus is the interface between the actions of institutional investors and price levels in the stock market and has helped to start and grow a number of investment management firms. He is a partner at Exsight Capital, a venture capital firm specializing in early-stage im…

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Episode 244: Maggie Rapplean, Partner at Moneta - Human Centered Financial Advice in an era of Commoditization 27:37

4M ago27:37

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Maggie Rapplean is a partner at Moneta, the St Louis-headquartered national Registered Investment Adviser with over $30 bn in AUM. She has a particular focus on family office clients and started her career at Wells Fargo. Our conversation starts with Maggie’s family life, and how some of the twists and turns in her early life led her to want to be …

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The Revaulties 2024: LOLA//2nd Chance//Polite Society//Fallen Leaves 1:36:03

4M ago1:36:03

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Bryan and Anderson review LOLA, 2nd Chance, Polite Society, and Fallen Leaves. Then the boys look back on the absolute worst of the worst films of the year for the annual Revaulties! Loaded for Bear New Promo Video! The Film Vault on Youtube TFV Patreon is Here for Even More Film Vault Anderson’s new doc: Loaded for Bear Atty’s Antiques COMEDY CONF…

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