by Jack Schniepp | Oct 16, 2018 | Uncategorized
Hosting an event at Deschutes Brewery in the downtown area of Bend is nearly assured of being at least a partial success! When combined with valuable information, good company (clients and friends that we enjoy and appreciate greatly!) and adding in the opportunity to...
by Jack Schniepp | Oct 3, 2018 | Uncategorized
An emerging trend among millennials shows a desire to use their money to support causes that bring about change. A recent report by Nuveen Investments from their Annual Responsible Investing Survey found that the vast majority of millennials (92%) say “I care more...
by Jack Schniepp | Aug 28, 2018 | climate finance, Corporate Governance, Economy, Environmental, ESG, Impact, Investment Research, Investments, Socially Responsible Investing, SRI, Uncategorized
A new report by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) confirms the value of incorporating environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) investment criteria as options within retirement plans. (GAO Report Overview May ’18) GAO’s survey of academic...
by Jack Schniepp | Jul 16, 2018 | Economy, Investment Research, Investments, Uncategorized
It’s hard to believe we’re over half way through the Year! Although 2018 has not been as favorable as last year and has included a pullback in the S&P 500 of over 10%, most markets have climbed out of the red and many firms, like LPL, have a favorable outlook for...
by Jack Schniepp | May 17, 2018 | Investments, Justice, Social, Socially Responsible Investing, SRI
I first heard of the issues surrounding mining in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) at my church nearly a decade ago. Valuable minerals, also known as conflict minerals in this region, are controlled and manipulated by all sides in the DRC’s ongoing civil...
