Deep Impact Investing

Many of us weren’t taught personal finance when we were growing up. But what happens when we decide to join households with our significant other? In this episode, Kim Griego-Kiel examines some must-know financial mishaps couples can avoid making while detailing the tips you need to start implementing good financial habits. Kim also unpacks the value of starting early and constructing a financial...

Having access to better healthcare is not just a mission within our nation but also worldwide.  So, how to work towards a better system? In this episode, Kim Griego-Kiel explores the current healthcare system and how it’s designed to be reactive instead of proactive. By sharing her own experiences and reviewing the different healthcare systems around the world, Kim explains the pros and cons of a...

Water is life. But right now, water is also a messenger. If you’re following the news, you know about the current water shortage, and how this situation is a warning sign of climate change. In this episode, Kimberly Griego Kiel unpacks everything around the current water scarcity while detailing some must-know action items along with tips and tricks you can follow to make a difference. Kim discuss...

Not every bank or mutual fund we give our money to has our environmental impact values in mind.  In this episode, Kim Griego-Kiel takes a deep dive into how you can be smarter about where your money is going and who you invest with. She talks about banking and insurance alternatives that share ESG values and prioritize what they invest in to make an impactful difference. Kim discusses: How alterna...

Do you know where your financial health stands? In this episode of Deep Impact Investing, Kimberly Griego-Kiel talks about Horizons Sustainable Financial Services’ financial health quiz. She dives into all 15 questions for you to follow along and figure out your financial health score. Kim discusses: Why it’s important to not only know the value of your bank and investment accounts but also to che...

The rising cost of living is not just affecting the working class, but also those who are using their assets to support themselves throughout retirement. In this episode, Kim Griego-Kiel provides you with the rundown you need to strengthen your financial roadmap. Kim starts by unpacking the most common misconceptions about money followed by highlighting how it can alter your financial freedom. Kim...

Everything from the environment to resources, and even sustainability, has been impacted by current events, which in turn bring market volatility. How should we react to this? Should we be scared? Should the ESG markets be worried? In this episode, Kimberly Griego-Kiel talks with Entelligent’s executive vice president for client & product development, Dr. Pooja Khosla . Dr. Khosla discusses so...

A lot is going on in the world today, from climate change to active wars.  But, how does it all affect us? In this episode, Kimberly Griego-Kiel breaks down some of today’s hot topics in the news. In an educational discussion, Kim addresses how these industry-related topics impact financial advisors and investors while unveiling the role of ESG and the markets within these uncertain times. Kim dis...

Looking at investing from a gender perspective uncovers the inequalities of the economy and reveals opportunities to create more effective and efficient systems. In this episode, Kimberly Griego-Kiel sits down with Kristin Hull, the founder, CEO & CIO of Nia Impact Capital. Kristin unveils the role gender plays in impact investing and highlights Nia’s portfolio and its contribution to environm...

Over 15% of the world’s population lives with some kind of disability. However, disability issues and rights are often overlooked when we consider Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) issues. In this episode, Kim Griego-Kiel sheds light on disability rights and the lack of attention it receives in ESG conversations. She highlights why disability inclusion is critical for approaching ESG hol...

How do you hold individuals, investors, and larger companies accountable in a timely fashion when considering the conflict between Russia and Ukraine? Learn how you can support Ukrainians from an investing standpoint in this week’s episode of Deep Impact Investing.  This week, Kimberly Griego-Kiel and Johann Klaassen welcome Sonia Kowal, President of Zevin Asset Management. Together, they talk abo...

Financial services are constantly evolving and becoming increasingly digital.  Trading digital assets — whether it is ESG data, crypto, or other financial products (across centralized and decentralized finance platforms) — is starting to change the overall investment process. In this episode, Kimberly Griego-Kiel sits down with returning guest David Bennell, advisor at Transformational Investing i...

While we may not see the effects of climate change in our everyday lives, its impact on our environment is increasing across the globe. In this episode, Kim Griego-Kiel sheds light on vulnerability and adaptation as two key points of the UN’s 2022 Climate Change Report. This report assesses the impacts of climate change, looking at ecosystems, biodiversity, and human communities at global and regi...

There is no question that climate change is affecting how we live on a global scale. The food and agriculture systems are no exception. They are connected to every area of impact investing. As food systems become less resilient, they will create bigger problems for our global markets.  In this episode, Kimberly Griego-Kiel explains what is wrong with our food and agricultural systems, why they are...

Supporting women extends beyond bridging the gender inequality gap. It is also critical to support women to create sustainable developments and social change. In this episode, Kimberly Griego-Kiel talks about the importance of International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month. Along with that, Kim highlights the different ways it relates to impact investing.  Kim teaches you how important it is...

It’s no secret that we rely on nature to survive. Hence, putting in measures to save our environment and allow the cycle to continue is extremely important for not only our own future, but also for the future of the generations to come. In this episode, Kimberly Griego-Kiel sits down with Vicki Benjamin, co-founder and CEO of Karner Blue Capital. Vicki explains what her company does for nature and...

2021 was a great year for sustainable and ESG investing and its ability to outperform traditional markets. However, it is important to understand the difference between ESG and impact investing when creating your portfolio. In this episode, Kimberly explores the main differences between SRI, ESG, and impact investing. Plus, she explains the importance of understanding their roles in the market whe...

As the new year brings you new opportunities and goals, remember to look toward the positive in both your personal and professional life. In this episode, Kimberly Griego-Kiel sits down with Aarón Garza, vice president for operations and compliance at Horizons Sustainable Financial Services. Kim and Aarón discuss his family, his professional background, and ways his new role will contribute to the...

Have you ever dreamed about changing careers and moving across the world? Priscilla Plummer, the founder of Global Sojourns Giving Circle ( GSGC) , made that dream her reality in 1990 when she moved across the world and traveled throughout the African continent. Using her travel experience and passion for philanthropy, she works to create an effective impact on Western and African female communiti...

The gap between the mainstream financial world and the socially responsible investing arena may seem vast.  But, believe it or not, there are ways to bridge the two. This is exactly what Kimberly Griego-Kiel discusses with her guests in this fourth and final episode of the ESG for Impact! miniseries. This week, Kimberly sits down with First Affirmative Financial Network’s investment advisor, Jim H...

For this episode of the four-part ESG for Impact! miniseries, Kimberly invites three difference-makers in sustainable shareholder advocacy to outline their unique focus on ESG investing and mutual funds. This week, Leslie Samuelrich, the president of Green Century Funds, and Kim explore plastic pollution, recycling, climate change, sustainable supply chains and how Leslie’s campaigns are pushing f...

In October 2021, Kimberly Griego-Kiel took part in the ESG For Impact! Conference in Colorado Springs.  Now back with part two of her ESG for Impact! miniseries, Kim welcomes George Gay, the CEO of First Affirmative Financial Network, and Ebony Perkins, Self-Help Credit Union’s Vice President and Director of Investor Relations.  George and Kim explore George’s military background and ways to gain...

In October 2021, Kimberly Griego-Kiel took part in the ESG For Impact! conference in Colorado Springs.  During this two-day conference, Kim attended sessions focused on SRI investments, strategies, and concepts while connecting with like-minded professionals and industry leaders.  One of those leaders was Rex Raimond, the director of The Transformational Investing in Food Systems (TIFS) Initiative...

Yes, it’s that time of the year already. It’s time to think about year-end planning!  To kick-start your year-end planning, join Kimberly Griego-Kiel and Johann Klaassen for this information-packed episode as they discuss why a yearly plan is so important for your finances. With rules constantly changing, find out the benefits of having review sessions with your financial advisor to ensure you are...

Regardless of whether you enjoy seafood, the truth is, it’s important to be informed about seafood’s sustainable and unsustainable components. That’s exactly what Kim Griego-Kiel is here to help you learn in this week’s episode. Join in as Kim reveals how understanding seafood sustainability can help you make conscious decisions as a consumer. Plus, learn how you, too, can mitigate the harm caused...