Posts by Winters Richwine
Faith-Driven Asset Manager Interview Series: An Interview with Robin John of Eventide Asset Management
We at Cornerstone Management are pleased to release the third installment of our Faith-Driven Asset Manager Interview series. In this series, we are speaking to those leading the way in making Biblically Responsible Investing strategies available to investors. Winters Richwine, Chief Operating Officer of Cornerstone Management, spoke with Robin John, CEO and Founding Member of…
Read MoreInterview with Bob Doll of Crossmark Global Investments
We at Cornerstone Management are pleased to release the second installment of our Faith-Driven Asset Manager Interview series. In this series, we are speaking to those leading the way in making Biblically Responsible Investing strategies available to investors. Winters Richwine, Chief Operating Officer of Cornerstone Management, spoke with Bob Doll, CEO and Chief Investment Officer…
Read MoreWhat is an Investment Policy Statement?
An investment policy statement, or IPS for short, is a governing document for an investment portfolio. It outlines the purpose and goals for the assets, describes any limitations in place, and includes a recommended asset allocation. In some cases, investment policy statements define the roles and responsibilities of the parties associated with the investment portfolio. …
Read MoreInterview with Matt Monson
The Chief Operating Officer of Cornerstone Management, Winters Richwine, conducted this interview with Matt Monson from Sovereign’s Capital. Tell us about your professional background. How did you connect with Sovereign’s Capital? I have a background in investment banking, private equity, and public equity investing before joining Sovereign’s Capital. Like many other believers, my faith had…
Read MoreHow to Talk to Donors About Planned Giving
Planned gifts are important. To donors, they often represent the biggest gifts to charity they will make. Planned gifts also tie the donor to the charity. To nonprofits, planned gifts similarly are some of the largest donations received and also serve as long-term relationship builders. In this article, we provide guidance to nonprofit organizations on…
Read MoreWhat is Biblically Responsible Investing (BRI)?
Introduction Biblically Responsible Investing (BRI), a type of faith-based investing, is gaining ground with both institutional and retail Christian investors. Now more than ever, financial capital is being used as a tool to influence the decisions companies make. The purpose of this article is to explain what is Biblically Responsible Investing and to articulate why…
Read MoreHow to Evaluate Investment Performance
Introduction Many organizations struggle with investment performance evaluation. How can one determine if the investment program is doing well, or how does one even define “well”? In this blog, we provide some ideas on how to evaluate investment performance from a variety of angles. As you read this article, we encourage you to keep in…
Read MoreWhat’s Going on With Bonds?
There’s no way to sugarcoat it. We’re currently in the worst period for bonds in history. As of October 31, the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate is down 15.7% year-to-date. The Bloomberg Global Aggregate is faring even worse, with a year-to-date decline of 20.4%. Bonds are supposed to be a steady asset class. Why are we experiencing…
Read MoreWhat is a Christian Investment Firm?
Introduction Investment firms are numerous, and they vary in numerous ways. For example, firms may have different views on market timing and asset allocation. Different investment firms offer different services as well. One important but often overlooked aspect of a firm is its values. Organizations may be well-served by seeking out investment firms that share…
Read MoreFinancial Tips for Nonprofit Organizations
Nonprofit organizations face significant challenges each year with rising costs and uncertain giving. While these circumstances can’t be fully controlled, nonprofits can take action to maintain financial stability. In this article, we share a handful of key financial tips for nonprofits. Implementing these tips should remove some of the stress of day-to-day financial matters and…
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