Darell, managing partner at Evoke Advisors, co-founder of Bel Air Investment Advisors, and ex-Goldman Sachs Partner and manager of their Los Angeles office for private client services in the 1990s, shares insights on the evolution of wealth management, the centrality of trust and transparency, and how AI is reshaping the industry. He reflects on the advisor-client relationship, leadership, and the importance of diversification and patience in investing.
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#84 - Carl Ross: EM Debt, Global Shifts, Opportunities
Dr. Carl Ross, partner and lead researcher for Emerging Country Debt at GMO, brings decades of expertise in sovereign credit across emerging markets. He shares his perspectives on the evolution, risks, opportunities, and outlook for EM debt, diving into credit cycles, valuations, and why he sees EM local debt as a once-in-a-generation opportunity for investors.
Yie-Hsin, President and CEO of State Street Investment Management, shares her journey from engineering to leading one of the world’s largest asset managers with $4.6T AUM (as of 3/31/25). She discusses her approach to leadership, State Street’s evolution from pioneering ETFs to private markets through strategic partnerships, and the importance of adaptability in a large company.
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#82 - Tony Davidow: Alternatives, Education, Bridging Investor Gaps
Tony is a senior alternatives investment strategist at Franklin Templeton, which manages $1.6T in assets (as of 6/30/25). Tony shares his journey across family offices and institutions, explores the evolving landscape of alternative assets, and discusses how education can help bridge the gap between everyday and sophisticated investors. Listeners will learn practical frameworks for portfolio design and actionable insights on the future of alternatives.
Blake is a serial entrepreneur, investor, and philanthropist who has founded and sold businesses exceeding $1.1 billion. He shares his journey from small-town beginnings to building Byte into a billion-dollar company without outside funding, and discusses lessons in entrepreneurship, resilience, leadership, and giving back.
The Insightful Investor is a weekly podcast hosted by Alex Shahidi, Co-CIO of one of the nation’s leading RIAs. In a conversational, “fireside chat” format, Alex interacts with some of the world’s premier investors and business icons to share market insights rarely found elsewhere. While many investors echo common sentiments, our “insights” include concepts that we believe are counterintuitive, widely misunderstood, or underappreciated. With over two decades of experience managing billions of dollars in client assets, Alex offers unique access to some of the industry’s top thinkers. He has authored two investment books and contributed to leading journals, and he consistently ranks among the elite financial advisors by Forbes and Barron’s. As an independent and innovative voice, Alex offers a fresh take on investing. We invite you to tune in and would love to hear your feedback.
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