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Faith-Driven Impact: with Tim Macready
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On this weeks episode, Eric and Laurie are joined by Tim Macready for a conversation about faith-aligned investing. Tim shares his journey from managing a billion-dollar pension fund in Australia to establishing Brightlight in the US, aiming to bridge the gap between investors' values and their portfolios. We explore the challenges and rewards of integrating faith with financial strategy, and how Tim's work is paving the way for a new era of impact investing. Join us to discover how values-driven investment can make a global impact.
About Tim
As Head of Global Multi-Asset Investing, Tim works with faith-based and values-driven investors to help them explore and implement practical steps. Tim's career has been focused on applying faith to investment portfolios. He graduated from Macquarie University (Sydney, Australia) with a Bachelor of Commerce in Actuarial Studies, and then completed his Master of Divinity through the Australian College of Theology. He is a Certified Investment Management Analyst® and has passed advice examinations in both Australia and the United States.
Tim was previously Chief Investment Officer for a $1bn+ pension fund in Australia, before working with others to launch a values-driven investment advice and management firm in Australia. In 2022, Tim relocated to the United States and formed Brightlight, an EverSource Wealth Advisors Team, to support the growing movement of investors seeking to align their faith and portffolio. Tim's work in faith-driven and impact investing has gained global recognition, with his portfolios and research receiving awards both in Australia and globally.
On the weekend, he can often be found in the mountains - hiking, snowboarding, or cycling. Until leaving Australia, he was a ruling elder in the Presbyterian Church of Australia and served on several denominational governing bodies and other faith-based ministries. Tim and his family are looking forward to finding a church community in their new home.
Resources Mentioned
Website: www.brightlightimpact.us
Email: timmacready@brightlightimpact.us
Faith Driven Investor: https://www.faithdriveninvestor.org/
Faith Driven Investor Marketplace: https://www.faithdriveninvestor.org/marketplace
Master Your Money: https://www.amazon.com/Master-Your-Money-Step-Step/dp/0802481612
Purposeful living; Financial Wisdom For All of Life https://www.gtp.org/resources/ebooks/purposeful-living/
Global Impact Investing Network: https://thegiin.org/
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