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Valley Investors Podcast with Nathan Erickson

Valley Investors Podcast with Nathan Erickson

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, and their connections to the local community.

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Recent Episodes

Oct. 21, 2024

Do Stocks Outperform Treasury Bills and more with Dr. Hendrik Bessembinder

In this episode of Valley Investors, host Nathan Erickson sits down with Dr. Hendrik Bessembinder, the Francis J. and Mary B. Labriola Endowed Chair at Arizona State University. Dr. Bessembinder shares his unique path from m…
July 19, 2024

Inside Wealth Management: Kory Leadon's Approach

In this episode of Valley Investors, Nathan Erickson interviews Kory Leadon, CFP, senior lead advisor at Brighton Jones. Kory shares his journey from growing up in Yakima, Washington, to his long tenure at Brighton Jones. He…
June 4, 2024

Real Estate and Private Credit with Boots Dunlap

In this episode, Nathan Erickson welcomes Boots Dunlap, CEO and Co-founder of RRA Capital. Boots shares his journey from the military to real estate, detailing how his family’s deep roots in Arizona shaped his career. He dis…
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, delv…
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…
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 …