Derek Kreifels

Derek Kreifels, CEO of the State Financial Officers Foundation and advocate for free-market principles, joins to discuss the vital roles of state treasurers. He highlights the challenges posed by ESG investing and major firms like BlackRock on financial stewardship. Kreifels critiques the rapid shift towards net zero emissions, questioning its impact on energy costs and stability. The conversation also touches on the manipulation of financial systems for political ends and the need for citizens to safeguard their financial freedoms.

Derek Kreifels, CEO of Prosper Aligned, discusses the critical need for values-based investing. He reveals how many conservative investors unknowingly support leftist causes through their financial choices. Kreifels emphasizes transparency in proxy voting and how asset managers' decisions can conflict with clients' beliefs. He also outlines the challenges posed by political ideologies in investments and the importance of elevating conservative voices in finance. His initiative aims to help investors align their portfolios with their personal values while still achieving reliable returns.