Episodes
Value Investing in a Modern Market: Insights from Bill Nygren of Harr…
In this episode of the Valley Investors Podcast, host Nathan Erickson welcomes Bill Nygren, Partner, and Chief Investment Officer at Harris Associates and Vice President of Oakmark Funds. Bill shares his journey from a working-class high school in St....
Rethinking Indexing and the Future of Investing with Rob Arnott
In this episode of Valley Investors, Nathan Erickson welcomes Rob Arnott, Founder and Chairman of Research Affiliates, and a featured speaker at the upcoming CFA Society Phoenix Market Forecast Dinner. Rob discusses his pioneering work in fundamental...
Do Stocks Outperform Treasury Bills and more with Dr. Hendrik Bessemb…
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 motorcycles to academia,...
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 discusses the firm's...
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 discusses the evolution of...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...