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An Investors’​ Guide to Investing for Racial Equity

From taking a knee, to blacking out our social media, to raising our fists in protest, many of us are experiencing outrage, frustration, anguish and empathy for all that is unfolding in our country. From committing to learn about white privilege, to taking steps to dismantle systemic racism and white supremacy, to donating to organizations supporting racial […]

For every dollar of white wealth in the US, Black families have 12 cents

Staying accountable Getting to zero. Last week, a group of prominent American CEOs, nonprofit executives, and academic leaders launched NinetyToZero, an initiative aimed at eliminating the racial wealth gap through “deliberate, collective action.” The typical Black American family has just one-eighth the wealth of a white family, according to the US Federal Reserve-and the gap has remained about the same […]

Future Returns: Investing With a Gender Lens

Gender lens investing strategies have boomed in recent years, fueled by the #MeToo movement, increased awareness about how women often are treated, and a recognition that companies benefit when diversity and inclusion is fostered. Last fall, Veris Wealth Partners reported assets under management in specified gender lens strategies in the public markets climbed to $2.4 […]

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