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May 7, 2024

Innovation and data analytics in pensions with Mark Steed

In this episode of Valley Investors, host Nathan Erickson welcomes Mark Steed, Chief Investment Officer at the Arizona Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS). Mark shares his journey from Michigan to Arizona, delving into his background in...

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April 11, 2024

Dr. Sunil Wahal: A Deep Dive into Institutional Investment Strategies

In this episode, Nathan Erickson welcomes Dr. Sunil Wahal, the Jack D. Furst Professor of Finance and the Director of the Center for Responsible Investing at Arizona State University, also serving as a consultant for Avantis Investors. Dr. Wahal...

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March 6, 2024

Exploring Strategic Investment Management with Paul Matson

In this episode, host Nathan Erickson sits down with Paul Matson, the Executive Director of the Arizona State Retirement System, to explore the intricate world of pension fund management. Paul shares his journey from Canada to Arizona, shedding light...

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Jan. 30, 2024

Exploring the Frontiers of Finance and Technology with Gargi Chaudhuri

In this episode, Nathan Erickson welcomes Gargi Chaudhuri, the Head of iShares Investment Strategy at BlackRock. Gargi brings her extensive experience of over two decades in the financial markets, offering a wealth of knowledge in fixed income and...

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Dec. 28, 2023

Managing Insurance Assets with Cameron Black

In this episode of Valley Investors, host Nathan Erickson introduces Cameron Black, the VP, CIO, and Treasurer at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona. With a diverse background from television production to finance, Cameron discusses managing...

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Dec. 1, 2023

Balancing Returns and Responsibility with Jeff Mindlin

Welcome back to Valley Investors, where we untangle the complexities of the investment realm. In today's episode, Nathan Erickson sits down with Jeff Mindlin, the Chief Investment Officer at ASU Enterprise Partners. Jeff's extensive experience spans...

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Oct. 30, 2023

The Evolution of the Financial Landscape: Insights from Tom Connelly

Welcome to Valley Investors, where we break down the intricacies of the financial world. Today, host Nathan Erickson has the pleasure of talking to Tom Connelly, the Chief Investment Officer at Versant Capital Management. With a career spanning over...

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Oct. 2, 2023

Investing Strategies: Custom Portfolios and Individual Securities wit…

Welcome to Valley Investors, the podcast where we delve into the world of finance, investments, and entrepreneurship. Today, our host Nathan Erickson is thrilled to chat with seasoned investment expert Harry Papp, CFA, who is the Managing Partner and...

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Sept. 27, 2023

Valley Investors Podcast with Nathan Erickson-TRAILER

The Valley Investors Podcast gives listeners insight into the most prominent investors in the Arizona community and beyond. We speak with founders, CEOs, and Chief Investment Officers about what brought them to Arizona, their views on investing,...

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