First Affirmative Financial Network Newshttp://firstaffirmative.com/UmbracoThe latest news and press releases from First Affirmative Financial Network, LLCenMuhammad Yunus—“The Father of Microcredit”—to Keynote the 2012 SRI Conference Held in New York City Areahttp://firstaffirmative.com/resources-news/news/muhammad-yunus—“the-father-of-microcredit”—to-keynote-the-2012-sri-conference-held-in-new-york-city-areaWed, 02 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Nobel Laureate and "One of 12 Greatest Entrepreneurs of Our Time" to Speak on Opening Night of Gathering in Connecticut Near NYC and Boston.

Colorado Springs - May 2, 2012 - Nobel Laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus, who is widely regarded as the father of microcredit and also is the founder of Grameen Bank, will be the keynote speaker on the opening night of the 23rd annual SRI Conference on Sustainable, Responsible, Impact Investing ("The 2012 SRI Conference") taking place October 2-4, 2012 at the Mohegan Sun Conference Center in Connecticut.

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]]>First Affirmative President, Steven Schueth, Featured in SRI-Connecthttp://firstaffirmative.com/resources-news/news/first-affirmative-president,-steven-schueth,-featured-in-sri-connectTue, 01 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

SRI-Connect: Meet ... Steve Schueth

SRI-CONNECT creates an on-line marketplace of ideas that enhances relationships between all SRI industry participants and makes sustainability factors a fundamental part of investment decision-making.
Each week we introduce one member of the global SRI community by asking them a few questions about their role in SRI, their thoughts on the industry's direction and their personal preferences.  This week we introduce Steven Schueth, President of First Affirmative Financial Network.

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]]>CALL FOR PAPERS: Major New Responsible Investing Study Sought for 2012 Moskowitz Prize Recognitionhttp://firstaffirmative.com/resources-news/news/call-for-papers-major-new-responsible-investing-study-sought-for-2012-moskowitz-prize-recognitionWed, 25 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMTBest Research of 2012 to Be Recognized in October at The SRI Conference

Colorado Springs - April 25, 2012 - The Center for Responsible Business at UC Berkeley's Haas School of Business has announced a call for papers for the 17th annual Moskowitz Prize-the only global award recognizing outstanding academic research in the field of sustainable, responsible, impact (SRI) investing.

This year's prize-winning study will be announced at the 23rd annual SRI Conference (formerly SRI in the Rockies) on October 2, 2012.

To be considered for the Moskowitz Prize, studies must be submitted by June 30, 2012. The $5,000 prize competition is open to authors of studies relevant to responsible investing. Studies may be published or unpublished, but unpublished studies should be of a quality appropriate for publication in a peer-reviewed academic journal. Details about the submission process can be found at: http://bit.ly/JPAnGx.

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]]>New Exchange Traded Fund Will Support Sustainability Themeshttp://firstaffirmative.com/resources-news/news/new-exchange-traded-fund-will-support-sustainability-themesTue, 24 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT New Exchange Traded Fund Will Support Sustainability Themes
A portion of the assets of the new AdvisorShares Global Echo ETF will support the Global Echo Foundation, a charitable foundation co-founded by Philippe Cousteau. First Affirmative is one of four sub-advisors to this new exchange traded fund (symbol: "GIVE"), managing an SRI long-short strategy, and serving as Allocation Manager.

]]>ROBERT F. KENNEDY, JR. TO KEYNOTE 23rd ANNUAL SRI CONFERENCEhttp://firstaffirmative.com/resources-news/news/robert-f-kennedy,-jr-to-keynote-23rd-annual-sri-conferenceFri, 13 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT//April 11, 2012//

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO. - NEWS ADVISORY - Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., president of the Waterkeeper Alliance and senior attorney for the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), is joining the growing list of distinguished presenters at the 23rd annual SRI Conference on Sustainable, Responsible, Impact Investing.

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]]>BaseCamp Chicago Press Release - April 23, 2012http://firstaffirmative.com/resources-news/news/basecamp-chicago-press-release-april-23,-2012Tue, 10 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT… April 23, 2012 Chicago Daybook & News Advisory...

CHICAGO FINANCIAL PROFESSIONALS TO GET "CRAM COURSE" IN GREEN INVESTING

Morningstar, Keel Asset Management, and Horizon Investment Services to Provide Local Perspective.

CHICAGO - NEWS ADVISORY - Leading socially responsible investment advisory firm First Affirmative Financial Network today announced that Chicago will be the next site for a "BaseCamp SRI" conference.

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]]>First Affirmative Financial Network One of Three U.S. Financial Services Companies Recognized as “Best for the World” in Worker Impacthttp://firstaffirmative.com/resources-news/news/first-affirmative-financial-network-one-of-three-us-financial-services-companies-recognized-as-“best-for-the-world”-in-worker-impactWed, 07 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMTCOLORADO SPRINGS, CO.///March 7, 2012///First Affirmative Financial Network (First Affirmative), the leading U.S. fee-only Registered Investment Advisor that focuses on sustainable, responsible, impact (SRI) investing, is being recognized today as one of the "Best for the World" companies in terms of creating the most positive worker impact.

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]]>CDP's Carbon Action Initiative Brings $10 Trillion to Bear on Climatehttp://firstaffirmative.com/resources-news/news/cdp's-carbon-action-initiative-brings-$10-trillion-to-bear-on-climateFri, 24 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMTInvestor support for the CDP Carbon Action initiative has more than doubled since its launch last year, the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) announced this week.

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]]>Mohegan Tribe To Host Largest Annual U.S. Sustainable And Responsible Investing Conferencehttp://firstaffirmative.com/resources-news/news/mohegan-tribe-to-host-largest-annual-us-sustainable-and-responsible-investing-conferenceFri, 20 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMTEvent to Reflect Growing Diversity of SRI in the United States

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]]>Native American Trust Fund Director Recognized by Socially Responsible Investors with Major Service Awardhttp://firstaffirmative.com/resources-news/news/native-american-trust-fund-director-recognized-by-socially-responsible-investors-with-major-service-awardThu, 13 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMTOneida Tribe of Wisconsin Trust Director Susan White Honored by Colleagues at 22nd Annual SRI in the Rockies Conference

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]]>SRI in the Rockies: Moskowitz Prize Winner Presents Paper (1)http://firstaffirmative.com/resources-news/news/sri-in-the-rockies-moskowitz-prize-winner-presents-paper-(1)Tue, 11 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMTCo-author Sadok El Ghoul explains how corporate social responsibility lowers cost of equity.

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]]>SRI in the Rockies: CDFI Fund Director Donna Gambrell Delivers Keynote Addresshttp://firstaffirmative.com/resources-news/news/sri-in-the-rockies-cdfi-fund-director-donna-gambrell-delivers-keynote-addressSat, 08 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMTGambrell challenges sustainable investors to help "realize the tremendous potential that exists for a partnership" with the CDFI industry.

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]]>SRI in the Rockies: Public Policy as a Strategic Tool for Sustainable Investmenthttp://firstaffirmative.com/resources-news/news/sri-in-the-rockies-public-policy-as-a-strategic-tool-for-sustainable-investmentSat, 08 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMTLeading voices for shareowner action discuss public policy engagement at this year's SRI in the Rockies conference.


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]]>Higher CSR Linked to Lower Cost of Capitalhttp://firstaffirmative.com/resources-news/news/higher-csr-linked-to-lower-cost-of-capitalWed, 05 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMTFirms that score strongly in terms of corporate social responsibility (CSR) find that their cost of equity capital financing is consistently lower than firms with weaker CSR track records, according to Does Corporate Social Responsibility Affect the Cost of Capital?, winner of the 2011 Moskowitz Prize for Socially Responsible Investing..

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]]>Prize-Winning Study Finds Higher CSR Standards Mean Lower Cost of Equity Capital for Firmshttp://firstaffirmative.com/resources-news/news/prize-winning-study-finds-higher-csr-standards-mean-lower-cost-of-equity-capital-for-firmsTue, 04 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT2011 Moskowitz Prize for Responsible Investing Awarded at the SRI in the Rockies Conference in New Orleans.

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]]>Does corporate social responsibility affect the cost of capital?http://firstaffirmative.com/resources-news/news/does-corporate-social-responsibility-affect-the-cost-of-capitalTue, 04 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMTApparently so, say the authors of an academic paper who have just been awarded the Moskowitz Prize for Socially Responsible Investing.

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]]>New Findings Provide Financial Reason For Advisors To Consider SRIhttp://firstaffirmative.com/resources-news/news/new-findings-provide-financial-reason-for-advisors-to-consider-sriTue, 04 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMTA major reason for advisors to care about whether firms are socially responsible or not was revealed by researchers at the SRI in the Rockies conference in New Orleans.

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]]>4 receive Moskowitz Prize for SRI-capital cost paperhttp://firstaffirmative.com/resources-news/news/4-receive-moskowitz-prize-for-sri-capital-cost-paperTue, 04 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT View Coverage

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]]>2012 Stock Market Returns in Double Digits? This CIO Thinks Sohttp://firstaffirmative.com/resources-news/news/2012-stock-market-returns-in-double-digits-this-cio-thinks-soMon, 03 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMTMel Miller, chief investment officer of Heartland Financial USA, made a lot of negative observations about the U.S. economy during his presentation on the opening day of the SRI in the Rockies conference in New Orleans. Yet he's predicting the stock market to return 10 percent to 20 percent next year. How come?

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]]>Investors Cautioned To Carefully Evaluate Renewable Energy Producershttp://firstaffirmative.com/resources-news/news/investors-cautioned-to-carefully-evaluate-renewable-energy-producersMon, 03 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMTEnvironmental problems can result in many investors shunning oil and coal stocks in favor of companies involved with solar energy and biofuels. But those cleaner, promising alternatives can have a dark side.

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]]>Nike Foundation and Liberty Mutual Win Global EthicMark® Advertising Awardshttp://firstaffirmative.com/resources-news/news/nike-foundation-and-liberty-mutual-win-global-ethicmark®-advertising-awardsMon, 03 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMTAwards Presented at 22nd Annual SRI in the Rockies Conference Held in New Orleans; "Fracking" Video Gets Honorable Mention

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]]>First Affirmative Financial Network, LLC-- A Catalyst for Changehttp://firstaffirmative.com/resources-news/news/first-affirmative-financial-network,-llc-a-catalyst-for-changeFri, 19 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT View Coverage

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]]>Black Swans and Fat Tailshttp://firstaffirmative.com/resources-news/news/black-swans-and-fat-tailsThu, 14 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMTBy CSRwire Contributing Writer Jayne Flannery

George Gay is fond of analogies. On the eve of the forthcoming SRI in the Rockies event, he explains his choice of a presentation entitled Black Swans and Fat Tails. "Historically people did not believe black swans existed and even when their existence was proven, they were still very rare. What we have learned after witnessing two 40 per cent drops in the US Stock Market over a single ten-year period is that much current thinking on how markets perform is out of date. Statistically, each of these events should occur less often than once in a century and the message must be that extreme events, particularly negative extreme events, are far more common than previously thought and that the risk inherent in the markets is far higher than the statistical premise that a lot of forecasting is based on."...

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]]>Radio Interview with First Affirmative Advisor Steve Zahnhttp://firstaffirmative.com/resources-news/news/radio-interview-with-first-affirmative-advisor-steve-zahnFri, 01 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMTView Content

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]]>Closing the Morality Gaphttp://firstaffirmative.com/resources-news/news/closing-the-morality-gapWed, 29 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMTA corporate focus on ethical issues and portfolio-management methods may help socially responsible investing pay off, says Steve Schueth of First Affirmative Financial Network

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]]>GREEN AND SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE INVESTING “CRAM COURSE” FOR NEW YORK CITY FINANCIAL PROFESSIONALS TO BE HELD JUNE 15THhttp://firstaffirmative.com/resources-news/news/green-and-socially-responsible-investing-“cram-course”-for-new-york-city-financial-professionals-to-be-held-june-15thMon, 06 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMTEvent Sponsored by SRI Leaders First Affirmative Financial Network, Pax World Investments and Calvert; "Climate Capitalism" Author Hunter Lovins to be Featured Speaker

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]]>Ceres Conference 2011, Interview with Steven J. Schueth, First Affirmativehttp://firstaffirmative.com/resources-news/news/ceres-conference-2011,-interview-with-steven-j-schueth,-first-affirmativeThu, 19 May 2011 00:00:00 GMTCSR Report Special Edition

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]]>Hot Topics, Dynamic Speakers Sought for National Sustainable Investing Conferencehttp://firstaffirmative.com/resources-news/news/hot-topics,-dynamic-speakers-sought-for-national-sustainable-investing-conferenceFri, 17 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMTProducers of the 2011 SRI in the Rockies Conference are inviting proposals for agenda topics and speakers. The deadline is January 20, 2011. 

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]]>Peace, Love, Money - Meet the New Green Investor at the 22nd Annual SRI in the Rockies Conferencehttp://firstaffirmative.com/resources-news/news/peace,-love,-money-meet-the-new-green-investor-at-the-22nd-annual-sri-in-the-rockies-conferenceThu, 09 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Hundreds of thought leaders and experts will gather at the Sheraton New Orleans October 2-5, 2011 to collaborate and discuss opportunities in the growing world of green, sustainable, and responsible investing.

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]]>SRI Conference Goes To San Antoniohttp://firstaffirmative.com/resources-news/news/sri-conference-goes-to-san-antonioMon, 01 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMTModern portfolio theory, SRI performance, energy, water and banking are some of the topics that will be covered at this year's SRI In The Rockies conference. Steve Schueth. FA Green. November 1, 2010

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]]>Coal Ash Should be Better Regulated by EPA, Say Investorshttp://firstaffirmative.com/resources-news/news/coal-ash-should-be-better-regulated-by-epa,-say-investorsWed, 15 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMTInvestment groups managing over $240 billion urge EPA to adopt "Subtitle C" regulations for coal ash.As You Sow. September 15, 2010

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]]>SRI in the Rockies Conference Announces 2010 Agendahttp://firstaffirmative.com/resources-news/news/sri-in-the-rockies-conference-announces-2010-agendaWed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT21st Annual Gathering to Feature Extensive List of Industry Thought Leaders September 1, 2010

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]]>Build it green: Many ways to construct a socially responsible portfoliohttp://firstaffirmative.com/resources-news/news/build-it-green-many-ways-to-construct-a-socially-responsible-portfolioMon, 23 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMTToday, beyond cleaner energy, socially responsible funds also may look for companies whose business models encourage diversity, human rights, environmental responsibility, good corporate governance or other laudable goals. Joseph Lisanti. NY Daily News. August 23, 2010

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]]>Pioneers of the Possible: Steve Schuethhttp://firstaffirmative.com/resources-news/news/pioneers-of-the-possible-steve-schuethWed, 14 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMTPioneers of the Possible interview with Steve Schueth, President of First Affirmative Financial Network. Steve tells us about his solutions for the world.

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]]>The Green Advisor: Food for Thought From a Tragedyhttp://firstaffirmative.com/resources-news/news/the-green-advisor-food-for-thought-from-a-tragedyThu, 01 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMTThe BP disaster makes SRI investors rethink "best of class" Robert F. Keane. Investment Advisor. July 1, 2010

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]]>Powers of the Proxyhttp://firstaffirmative.com/resources-news/news/powers-of-the-proxyThu, 01 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMTProxy voting is a frequently overlooked aspect of owning company stock. Voting proxies can be empowering for clients, and offering assistance in proxy research can provide a competitive advantage for some investment advisors. Steve Schueth. FA Green. July 2010

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]]>SRI Advisors: Be true to yourselfhttp://firstaffirmative.com/resources-news/news/sri-advisors-be-true-to-yourselfFri, 18 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMTThere's value in having a conversation about values. And thats always been the case for advisors who want to specialize in socially responsible investing (SRI). But how do you get in front of potential clients in the first place? Doug Watt. Advisor CA. June 18, 2010

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]]>VoiceAmerica show features SRI and Mission Driven Investinghttp://firstaffirmative.com/resources-news/news/voiceamerica-show-features-sri-and-mission-driven-investingTue, 08 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMTVoiceAmerica show features SRI with guest Steve Schueth, with a focus on using money to move the economy towards sustainability. with host Cara MacMillan. Voice America. June, 8 2010

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]]>Going green because it feels goodhttp://firstaffirmative.com/resources-news/news/going-green-because-it-feels-goodWed, 12 May 2010 00:00:00 GMTAs the economy improves, more business owners are turning to green investments, but not for reasons you might expect. 9News. May 12, 2010

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]]>High Votes for Hydraulic Fracturing Resolutionshttp://firstaffirmative.com/resources-news/news/high-votes-for-hydraulic-fracturing-resolutionsThu, 06 May 2010 00:00:00 GMTShareholders at Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation (COG) and EOG Resources, Inc. (EOG) cast about a third of their votes in support of resolutions urging the companies to better disclose the environmental hazards of natural gas production and policies to minimize risks. May 6, 2010

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]]>BaseCamp SRI Conference Coming to Denverhttp://firstaffirmative.com/resources-news/news/basecamp-sri-conference-coming-to-denverMon, 03 May 2010 00:00:00 GMTBaseCamps are regional mini-conferences designed for investors and financial professionals who want their money working to change the world. May 12, 2010

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]]>Column: The Socially Conscious Advisorhttp://firstaffirmative.com/resources-news/news/column-the-socially-conscious-advisorSat, 01 May 2010 00:00:00 GMTOne thing is certain: The ranks of responsible investors and those who want their money working to simultaneously make money and help to transform the world in very positive ways are growing. And the emphasis is shifting from avoiding companies that are doing harmful things, to seeking out companies that are finding sustainability to be a competitive advantage. Steve Schueth. FA Green. May 1, 2010

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]]>Investors Commend EPA Efforts to Study Hydraulic Fracturinghttp://firstaffirmative.com/resources-news/news/investors-commend-epa-efforts-to-study-hydraulic-fracturingWed, 07 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMTFirst Affirmative joins other investors to commend the EPA's decision to study the environmental impacts of hydraulic fracturing, a method of natural gas production that poses potential risks to drinking water. April 7, 2010

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]]>Younger Clients More Interested in SRIhttp://firstaffirmative.com/resources-news/news/younger-clients-more-interested-in-sriThu, 01 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMTFinancial advisors who want to attract and retain younger investors may want to have their SRI ducks in a row. Eleanor O'Sullivan. FA Green. April 1, 2010

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]]>First Affirmative Kicks Off 2010 BaseCamp SRI Conference Serieshttp://firstaffirmative.com/resources-news/news/first-affirmative-kicks-off-2010-basecamp-sri-conference-seriesWed, 17 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMTOne-Day Regional Events Present Responsible Investment Strategies for Investors and Investment Professionals Working with Money in Transformative Ways March 17, 2010

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]]>'Socially Responsible' investing join your money with your idealshttp://firstaffirmative.com/resources-news/news/'socially-responsible'-investing-join-your-money-with-your-idealsTue, 16 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMTGreen stocks and socially responsible investments are a niche market that is growing dramatically as investors are increasingly aware that decisions made with their money could have an impact on the future of the planet.Tim Grant. March 16, 2010

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]]>Goldman, Deutsche Back 'Do-Gooder' Fundshttp://firstaffirmative.com/resources-news/news/goldman,-deutsche-back-'do-gooder'-fundsThu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMTGoldman Sachs investment strategist Abby Joseph Cohen and Deutsche Bank's Mark Fulton say socially responsible investing, once the province of do-gooders, may produce better returns. Stan Luxenberg. TheStreet.com. February 4, 2010

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]]>Connecting With Clientshttp://firstaffirmative.com/resources-news/news/connecting-with-clientsMon, 01 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMTHere's how advisors reach out in effective ways to clients interested in socially responsible investing. Jerilyn Klein Bier. FA Green. February 1, 2010

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]]>Advisors Making Offices 'Greener'http://firstaffirmative.com/resources-news/news/advisors-making-offices-'greener'Fri, 01 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMTLearn what some financial advisors are doing to help the environment?and their businesses.Jerilyn Klein Bier . Financial Advisor (FA Green). January 1, 2010

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]]>The Socially Conscious Advisorhttp://firstaffirmative.com/resources-news/news/the-socially-conscious-advisorFri, 01 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMTSRI Outlook 2010: Observations on the socially responsible investing industry from fund company executives who lead it. Steve Schueth . Financial Advisor (FA Green). January 1, 2010

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