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ESG Investing Explained

Did you see the proposed law in New Hampshire that would make it illegal to invest state funds with an ESG lens (investing with an eye toward environmental, social, and governance factors, in addition to a financial return)?

Illegal.

Illegal.

And not just a little illegal. But felony illegal. Go-to-jail illegal. For “not less than one year and no more than 20 years,” if you “knowingly” violate the law, “with any regard whatsoever.” That kind of illegal.

What's wrong with this? Besides possibly filling up the New Hampshire jails with a bunch of pocket-protector-wearing, spreadsheet-building, tree-hugging investment analysts: So many things.

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CEO AND FOUNDER & CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER

📊 Glossary: They’re related, but not equal

Traditional investing has little to no consideration of social, environmental, or governance impact.

Socially responsible investing avoids harm.

ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) investing considers ESG factors alongside financial factors.

Values-based investing avoids companies that conflict with the investor’s values and actively invests in companies that align with their values.

Impact investing is done with the intention to generate measurable positive impact alongside financial returns.

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14 Q’s to help you get the most out of your time with a financial planner.

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5 STEPS TO TAKE AFTER LOSING YOUR JOB

Job loss is always hard. And figuring out your next steps can feel like … a lot. We’re here to alleviate some of that stress.

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15 POWERHOUSE WOMEN TO KNOW

Celebrate Black History Month by getting familiar with these women who are fighting to make a better world for all of us.

“In one of the most important areas of our lives, our money — which, of course, isn’t just money, but represents our hopes, dreams, our future, our security, our independence — we can’t settle for ‘fine.’”

— Ellevest CEO Sallie Krawcheck on why you deserve more than “fine” when it comes to your financial relationships. Book a complimentary call with our team to feel good about your next steps.

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ESG Investing Explained

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