The Ordered Life

Can Markets Be Morally Bankrupt? Catholic Investing and Human Dignity | Mensuram Bonam Part 4

Can markets be morally bankrupt? In this episode of The Ordered Life, Sean, AJ, and Anthony continue their discussion of Mensuram Bonam and explore how Catholic Social Teaching can shape the way investors think about wealth, markets, and human dignity. The conversation begins with a simple but challenging idea: faith and finance should not live in separate worlds. Financial decisions are moral decisions because money is never neutral. It either serves the human person, the common good, and the flourishing of life, or it can drift toward accumulation, speculation, and systems that put profit ahead of people. The episode focuses on several core principles for Catholic investors, including the dignity of the human person, the common good, solidarity, and social justice. Sean, AJ, and Anthony consider how these ideas apply to real investment decisions, from coercive marketing and addictive technology to companies that profit from vice or reduce human freedom. For Catholics who want to steward wealth without dividing their lives, this episode offers a thoughtful framework for asking better questions. What is investing actually for? Does wealth serve the person, the family, and the common good? And how can prudence and moral clarity work together in the way we allocate capital? Disclaimer: Sean Gregory is a Portfolio Manager and AJ Sanson and Anthony De Lazzari are Investment Advisors with iA Private Wealth Inc., member of the Canadian Investor Protection Fund and the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization. iA Private Wealth is a trademark and business name under which iA Private Wealth Inc. operates. This content was fully or partially generated by artificial intelligence. The advisor reviewed the critical information independently.

Why Kids Don’t Understand Money and How Parents Can Fix It Early

How do you actually teach kids about money in a way they understand? In this episode, the team breaks down the real challenge parents face when talking to children about money, especially at a young age. From the instinct to spend immediately to the difficulty of grasping abstract concepts like saving and investing, they explore why most financial lessons don’t stick early on and what to focus on instead. The conversation centers on practical ways to help children understand that money is finite, that choices involve trade-offs, and that spending should be intentional. Through personal stories and examples, they highlight how kids begin to connect money with effort, why experience and even failure are essential teachers, and how early habits shape long-term financial behavior. They also explore deeper ideas around money, including the role of prioritization, the importance of earning before spending, and how parents can begin forming not just good habits, but strong money virtues. If you’ve ever wondered how to raise children who are thoughtful, disciplined, and responsible with money, this episode offers a clear and practical starting point. Disclaimer: Sean Gregory is a Portfolio Manager and AJ Sanson and Anthony De Lazzari are Investment Advisors with iA Private Wealth Inc., member of the Canadian Investor Protection Fund and the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization. iA Private Wealth is a trademark and business name under which iA Private Wealth Inc. operates. This content was fully or partially generated by artificial intelligence. The advisor reviewed the critical information independently

What Faith Has to Do With Investing and the Problem With “Faith-Based Investing” | Mensuram Bonam Part 3

What does it really mean to invest? In this episode, we move beyond the mechanics of investing and examine the responsibility behind it. Every investment is more than a financial decision. It is an act of entrusting capital, giving authority, and participating in outcomes that affect people, businesses, and the broader world. Continuing our discussion of Mensuram Bonam, we explore why investing is never morally neutral and why separating faith from financial decisions creates a divided life. We also address the limits of common approaches to “faith-based investing” and what a more coherent approach requires. For those who want to steward their wealth responsibly without compromising what they believe, this conversation offers a clearer framework for thinking about capital, responsibility, and the common good. Key ideas discussed: • Investing as an act of moral responsibility • Why capital shapes the future, not just returns • The limits of conventional faith-based investing frameworks • Living with coherence between faith, work, and money Disclaimer: Sean Gregory is a Portfolio Manager and AJ Sanson and Anthony De Lazzari are Investment Advisors with iA Private Wealth Inc., member of the Canadian Investor Protection Fund and the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization. iA Private Wealth is a trademark and business name under which iA Private Wealth Inc. operates. This content was fully or partially generated by artificial intelligence. The advisor reviewed the critical information independently.

Beyond ESG The Real Question Behind Investing and Moral Responsibility | Mensuram Bonam Part 2

What does it actually mean to invest responsibly? In Part 2 of our introduction to Mensuram Bonam, we move beyond surface-level frameworks like ESG and examine a deeper question: is investing itself a moral act? Drawing from Catholic Social Teaching, this conversation challenges the idea that finance can be separated from ethics, and instead reframes capital as something entrusted to us with purpose. We explore the limits of modern “responsible investing,” the risk of using ethics as a marketing tool, and why discernment matters more than labels. The discussion centers on a more demanding but coherent vision: that every financial decision participates in shaping the world, and therefore carries real moral weight. This episode is for those who want more than alignment in theory. It is for those seeking a disciplined, thoughtful approach to stewardship that respects both conscience and long-term responsibility. Disclaimer: Sean Gregory is a Portfolio Manager and AJ Sanson and Anthony De Lazzari are Investment Advisors with iA Private Wealth Inc., member of the Canadian Investor Protection Fund and the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization. iA Private Wealth is a trademark and business name under which iA Private Wealth Inc. operates. This content was fully or partially generated by artificial intelligence. The advisor reviewed the critical information independently.

Catholic Investing and the Purpose of Capital | Mensuram Bonam Introduction

This episode explores a question most investors never stop to ask: what is investing actually for? Drawing from Mensuram Bonum, a foundational document shaping how we think about capital, the conversation moves beyond portfolios and performance to something deeper. What is money for? What is capital for? And what responsibility comes with being entrusted to invest it? The discussion challenges the common assumption that finance can operate independently of ethics. Every investment decision expresses a set of values and contributes to the kind of future we are building, whether intentionally or not. The hosts unpack the distinction between money and capital, the role of the investor as a moral agent, and the idea that finance itself can be a school of virtue. This is not a technical conversation about markets. It is a foundational one about purpose, responsibility, and coherence. For those who want their financial decisions to reflect what they actually believe, this episode offers a framework for thinking clearly and acting with discipline. Disclaimer: Sean Gregory is a Portfolio Manager and AJ Sanson and Anthony De Lazzari are Investment Advisors with iA Private Wealth Inc., member of the Canadian Investor Protection Fund and the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization. iA Private Wealth is a trademark and business name under which iA Private Wealth Inc. operates. This content was fully or partially generated by artificial intelligence. The advisor reviewed the critical information independently.