In this episode of Marks on the Markets, Richard Cunningham and John Coleman interview Matt Monson, a public equities investor from Sovereign Capital. 

The three of them discuss various topics related to the markets, including the performance of large cap stocks compared to small cap stocks, the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and its impact on businesses, the current state of interest rates, and the implications of international conflicts on the markets. 

They also touch on the importance of corporate engagement and proxy voting for faith-driven investors. The conversation concludes with personal reflections on the significance of Passover and the lessons learned from Scripture.

In this episode, John Coleman is joined by Tony Minopoli and Andrew Abela to explore faith driven investing in the Catholic world and in the Catholic Church. 

Tony is the President and Chief Investment Officer of the Knights of Columbus Asset Advisors. In that capacity, Tony oversees all elements of the investment strategy and operations for the Knights, predicated on nearly two decades with that institution and a prior career in investment consulting with the Valuation Associates. Through his role with the Knights, he's also helping the Catholic Church more broadly continue to advance its thinking on faith based investing. 

Andrew is a professor of marketing and the founding dean of the Bush School of Business at Catholic University. In addition to a storied academic career, which we may delve into, Andrew has worked with institutions like McKinsey and Company and Procter and Gamble, published broadly, and as a leading thinker on faith based, faith based and principled entrepreneurship and investing alike.

The two join John to share about what it looks like for Catholics to engage in Faith Driven Investing both in the modern day and throughout history.

Knights of Columbus Asset Advisors: https://www.kofcassetadvisors.org/

Busch School of Business: https://business.catholic.edu/

In this edition of Marks on the Markets, Richard and John are joined by Bob Doll, the newly appointed President and CEO of Crossmark and a staple in the Faith Driven Investing movement. 

Each year, Bob outlines 10 market predictions for the coming months, and in this episode, he shares what he sees happening in 2024, how his predictions are looking after the first quarter, and how the election might affect the markets.

In Matthew 6, Jesus says to store our treasures in heaven, not earth, and in this episode of the Faith Driven Investor Podcast, Finny Kuruvilla joins John and Richard to talk about what that might mean for investors.

They’ll also discuss the importance of investing with a goal and supporting others, investing in the common good, and the role of wealth in the church. They also touch on market trends and Eventide's perspective, as well as healthcare investing and innovations.

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On this special edition of Marks on the Markets, Richard and Luke are joined by Patrick Farrell, the co-founder of Potomac Angel Capital. 

The group connects like-minded investors with mission-driven entrepreneurs for mutual financial benefit, lasting impact, and meaningful relationships. 

And in this episode, Patrick is going to dive into the unique opportunities and challenges that come with angel investing.

He and Luke will also highlight some of the specific market trends to be aware of for anyone thinking about early stage investing.

Find the Potomac Angel Capital video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bvRsD7xB9zM

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The Faith Driven Investing Movement always starts with heart change, but it shouldn’t end there. Christians are called to take action. We put our hands and feet in motion in response to God’s transformation in our lives.

A lot of Faith Driven Investors believe that, but many of us struggle with a practical question.

Where do we start?

This is not a prescriptive or presumptuous movement, but in this podcast episode, we want to hone in on some of the themes and ideas people have been talking about this year and give you some practical and actionable takeaways.

John Coleman will join Richard Cunningham for an in depth look at how investors around the world can start to get in the game.

We’ve barely made it past January and we’re already seeing incredible work happening in the Faith Driven Investing Movement around the world and across various asset classes. From the conference streamed in over 100 major cities to small group meetings and an intimate gathering of Fund Managers, God is moving through Faith Driven Investors who are taking on this charge to build, give, and invest for God’s glory. 

So in today’s episode of the Faith Driven Investor Podcast, we’re going to hear Justin Forman and Henry Kaestner will share about the current state of Faith Driven Investing and show how you can get off the sidelines and get in the game, to be part of this exciting work. 

They mention a handful of videos and resources that we’ll link below

Dear Investor Video

Wichterman Story

Potomac Angel

Learn more about Groups

Today on the show, we’re highlighting an asset class that we haven’t talked about much in the past. 

Our host, Luke Roush will be joined by Trevor Hightower to talk about investing in agriculture.

The two will talk about how this unique industry brings a ton of potential for positive returns and redemptive impact. They’ll also discuss how God has worked in Trevor’s life through setbacks, mentors, and unexpected opportunities.

Reflection is a key part of investing, and in this special Christmas edition of Marks on the Markets, host John Coleman is joined by Jake Thomsen and Ross Roggensack to give us a year in review and a look ahead at what’s ahead for 2024. 

They look back on major trends and topics like Artificial Intelligence or inflation and offer their reflections on what the Christmas season means to them.

Learn more about the ministry at Faithdriveninvestor.org

Our ministry receives tons of questions around angel investing. What is it? How does it work? How can I get started?

In this episode, experienced investor and advisor, Mark Klopp, joins our host John Coleman to answer these questions and more as he provides us with a basic overview of Angel Investing. 

For more, check out this page:

https://www.faithdriveninvestor.org/angel-networks

What does it look like to lead in the midst of chaos, brokenness, and division?

The recent events in Israel and Gaza have made the brokenness of the world even more acute and visible.

There are a lot of thoughtful places where you might go to find perspective on politics, faith or even breaking news, but we wanted to bring something different to the table.

We’ve brought on two friends of the Faith Driven Movement, Mordechai Wiseman and Bader Mansour, to talk about what it’s like to lead businesses in the face of tragedy.

Bader Mansour is the founder of NAZDAQ, a company that develops data solutions in Nazareth. He comes from a unique perspective as both a Palestinian and an Israeli citizen. Most importantly, he identifies a follower of Jesus of Nazareth. 

As an executive for a network of 17 churches and one of the founders of a local seminary, Bader is also a recognized national leader within the Arab-speaking Christian community.

Mordechai Wiseman runs an investment fund and a consulting firm, and is the founder and chairman of Israel Firstfruits, an economic development agency for the local community of faith in Israel. He is also founder of the Messianic Business Fellowship, which is the only national network for marketplace believers in Israel, both Jews & Arabs. 

The two have worked together for many years, have a deep relationship that transcends ethnic roots, and are rooted in their love for Jesus. 

They graciously joined the Faith Driven Entrepreneur podcast for a conversation about how their faith has informed their perspectives on leadership, identity, and the current conflict. 

Find out more about the work they’re doing in this video that premiered at the Faith Driven Entrepreneur Conference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ySOzMWsSc3U