Inside the Flows - Episode 15

In this episode of Inside the Flows, Iyassu sits down with Stephanie Cohn Rupp, Chair of US SIF and a longtime leader in the sustainable and impact investing space, for a wide ranging conversation on the US SIF conference, the future of sustainable investing and the challenges facing the industry today. They discuss everything from fossil fuel divestment and climate risk to the growing backlash against ESG, and why short term market thinking continues to collide with long term economic realities. The conversation also explores the financial implications of climate change, including water infrastructure, extreme weather events, migration, and the risks these trends pose to investors and the broader economy. Stephanie shares why she believes sustainable investing remains as relevant as ever, why advisors should be preparing for the next generation of clients, and how organizations like US SIF are helping shape the future of the profession through education, advocacy, and community. 00:00 Introduction to Sustainable Investing and Guest Background 05:50 The Shift in Fossil Fuel Investment Strategies 11:23 The Economic Risks of Climate Change 16:08 Critiques of Sustainable Finance and Its Impact 21:29 The Role of Wealth Managers in Sustainable Investing 29:45 Understanding US SIF and Its Importance 34:11 Looking Ahead: The Future of Sustainable Investing Link to Values Advisor: https://www.valuesadvisor.org/ #financialplanning #climatechange #millennials #genz #sustainability #wealthmanagement NEW EPISODES EVERY FRIDAY Step inside the corner office. Inside The Flows offers an unfiltered look at the conversations shaping the Registered Investment Advisor landscape. We pull back the curtain to show you how Advisors, Wealth Managers, Asset Managers and the Service Providers powering them are interpreting market dynamics right now. Get a front-row seat to the people, debates and insights driving the financial markets. ABOUT INFLOWS Inflows is the verified professional network built exclusively for RIAs and affiliates. We created this platform to solve a critical gap in our industry: the lack of a private, vetted environment where investment professionals can discuss the business of advice without the added noise of social media. JOIN OUR COMMUNITY 🏠 https://inflows.com 🔗 https://linkedin.com/company/inflowsapp LISTEN TO OUR SHOW Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4oOVHq3Sozz0jgU57RiAzy Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-the-flows/id1874074229