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Mike Giudici, CFP®, MBA
Mike Giudici, CFP®, MBA
Choreo, LLC Senior Director, Wealth Management
http://choreoadvisors.com 563-279-0714

As a wealth manager, Mike strives to simplify the complex world of money to help clients make better decisions and lead joyful lives. With a passion for learning and teaching, he works with each client to develop unique financial plans that serve as road maps for investment, balance sheet and cashflow decisions. Mike’s attention to detail helps ensure that all aspects of the financial plan are implemented and monitored on an ongoing basis. His specialties include wealth building, retirement planning, estate transfer, college education planning and tax planning.

Mike has more than 14 years of experience in advising business owners, high net worth individuals and their families on how to meet their financial goals. 

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS AND DESIGNATIONS

CFP®
Financial Planning Association, Eastern Iowa chapter
Quad Cities Area Estate Planning Council

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts; finance, economics and philosophy; Saint Ambrose University
Master of Business Administration, finance concentration, University of Iowa

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How to Invest in LGBTQ+ Friendly Companies

Investment Read Time: 3 min

On a sunny Friday in June of 2015, the Supreme Court of the United States made a monumental decision in Obergefell v. Hodges, which drastically changed the country's social and financial landscape. Same-sex couples celebrated, the nation's monuments were lit in joyous rainbow hues, and Americans who identify as LGBTQ+ were married in record numbers. In the years since, companies and investment vehicles have done their best to attract same-sex investors in all sorts of ways.1,2

But how do you know which companies are true LGBTQ+ allies? For some investors, the answer may be Socially Responsible Investing. Read on to learn more.

Investing in Your Convictions

Socially Responsible Investing (SRI), sometimes known as sustainable, responsible, or impact investing, is an investment discipline that considers environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) criteria. In other words, SRI strategies attempt to allow you to maintain your personal values and goals by investing in companies that have those same beliefs.3

Finding LGBTQ+ Allies

How do you decide which companies deserve your investment? An excellent place to start is with your financial professional. Many professionals can help you narrow down your investment ideas until they meet certain criteria, allowing you to completely avoid particular industries that may not align with your values.

Indices That Care

Another helpful resource is the Corporate Equality Index (CEI), which rates businesses' LGBT-inclusivity from 1 to 100. The CEI is constantly updated, allowing investors to see if a company is as inclusive as they claim. Another resource that may be useful is the Credit Suisse LGBT Equality Index, which only includes companies that score an 80 or better on the CEI.4

No Sacrifice Necessary

Some LGBTQ+ investors may worry that investing with their values could limit the return potential of their portfolio. Although this notion has been floating around for a while, a great deal of research tells a different story. In fact, some studies show that companies with higher environmental, social, and governance scores and ratings can outperform comparable firms in both accounting and stock market terms. But remember, past performance does not guarantee future results.5

Don't forget, having a chat with your financial professionals is a good idea if this type of investment approach appeals to you. Who knows? Perhaps this type of strategy is a good fit.

1. The Supreme Court of the United States, 2015 "Obergefell v. Hodges"
2. Census.gov, 2023
3. Investopedia.com, November 28, 2022
4. Investopedia.com, June 8, 2023
5. MSCI.com, 2023

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