Where's The Fire?

Risk Parity

Can you invest with a strategy called 'Risk Parity' ? Can you outperform the S&P by investing in things with completely different risk profiles? Can you invest in something that gives you a stock like return with less risk? Join Jim Hiles, Financial Advisor, and Alex Shahidi, Investment Consultant, as explore the investment strategy in today's markets. Alex Shahidi has more than 15 years’ experience as an investment consultant managing multibillion-dollar portfolios. He co-founded Advanced Research Investment Solutions (ARIS) in 2014 and is currently advising on approximately $10 billion in client assets. Shahidi is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), a Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), a Certified Financial Planner (CFP), a Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU), and a Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC). Alex Shahidi recently worte a book titles 'Risk Parity: How to Invest for All Market Environments. To learn more visit:  www.rparetf.com

Oil as an Investment

Are you a high income individual who is tired of paying ordinary income taxes? Do tax shelters still work in today’s marketplace? Join Jim Hiles, Financial Advisor, and Fred Gratz, Director of Business Development at U.S. Energy, as they explore potential income investment strategies through drilling and finding oil. Learn more at: www.usedc.com

China and Emerging Markets

The media is cluttered with news about China's economy. Is it really true? Is it a good time to invest in China? How can you take advantage of the opportunities happening in China's business cycles today? Join Jim Hiles, Financial Advisor, and today's guest, Brendan Ahern, Chief Investment Officer, as they explore what is happening in China's economy. Brendan Ahern is the Chief Investment Officer (CIO) at KraneShares where he is in charge of the firm’s research, education and investor outreach efforts. Brendan’s role at KraneShares ensures he visits China frequently. He is a veracious consumer of Chinese financial news and is in regular contact with the firm’s Chinese partners. Brendan is considered a preeminent expert in global financial markets with a particular focus on China, and is often sought after by leading business and financial outlets including but not limited to CNBC, Bloomberg, The Wall Street Journal and Investor’s Business Daily. Contact Brendan: (650) 866-9975 brendan.ahern@kraneshares.com www.kraneshares.com

ESG Investing

What exactly is ESG investing? How do passive investments impact public markets? Do you have to part with high investment returns in exchange for environmentally friendly investing? How do you incorporate job creation, reduce climate change, fight racial and gender injustice, and bring greater accountability to the world's largest companies? ESG investing is an area of significant interest that will continue to evolve over the next decade. Join Jim Hiles, Financial Advisor, and today's guests,Yasmin Bilger, Managing Director and Head of ETFs at Engine No. 1, and Michael O'Leary, Managing Director at Engine No. 1 and author of 'Accountable,' as they explore the future of ESG Investing. Engine No. 1 is an investment firm purpose-built to create long-term value by driving positive impact through active ownership. Learn more at www.Engine1.com

The Stock Market from a Technical Analysis' Viewpoint

Should investors pay attention to technical analyses?  How can squiggles on a chart help an investor gain a big picture perspective of the market? Join Jim Hiles, Financial Advisor, and Art Huprich, Chief Market Technician, as they explore the ins and outs of technical analysis and investments.