Simon Zais, a senior manager at Egan-Jones Proxy Services, joins Mike Langford on the Modern Financial Advisor Podcast to discuss the importance of "proxy voting as a service" for financial advisors. They explore how proxy voting can help advisors deliver a higher level of service to their clients and align their portfolios with their clients' values and goals.
Resources Mentioned In This Episode:
- MFA Episode featuring Pete Krull of Earthy Equity Advisors
- Engine No. 1 vs Exxon - Simon mentioned this case as an example of proxy voting driving change at a company.
- Simon's article titled "Hearts, Minds, and Votes: Where Smarter Wealth Managers Win"
Chapters
00:00 Introduction: Proxy Voting as a Service
06:03 Aligning Portfolios with Values and Goals
10:22 Proxy Voting and Making an Impact
23:04 The Growing Influence of Retail Votes
23:34 The Growing Influence of Retail Investors in Proxy Voting
26:01 Aligning Proxy Voting with Client Values and Goals
28:18 The Importance of Meaningful Conversations with Clients
31:38 Taking Action on Proxy Voting to Deepen Client Relationships
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