The Insightful Investor with ALEX SHAHIDI

Unique perspectives to navigate financial markets

The Insightful Investor is a weekly podcast hosted by Alex Shahidi, Co-CIO of a leading RIA. With over two decades of experience managing billions of dollars in client assets, Alex offers unique access to some of the world’s premier investors and business icons.

Market Insights

Industry leaders share their views on markets and the economy

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Investing Insights

Discover perspectives and frameworks you may not have considered and learn the flaws with conventional investment approaches

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Industry Insights

Learn about the inner workings of the financial industry, including the incentives, how advisors think and the challenges inherent in the business

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Recent Episodes

Industry Insights | 08.26.2025

Darell Krasnoff: Wealth Management Evolution, Leadership

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.

Market Insights | Investing Insights | 08.19.2025

#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.

Investing Insights | 08.12.2025

#83 – Yie-Hsin Hung: Leadership, Innovation, Adaptability

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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