Investing with Purpose
A Conversation on Emerging Markets with Portfolio Manager, Maria Negrete-Gruson, CFA
Geneva Benefits Group has provided retirement and benefits services to the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA) for more than 50 years, offering plans designed with ministry leaders in mind. Built by a team that understands the unique challenges that pastors and ministry staff face, Geneva continues to steward financial resources with integrity and purpose.
Geneva’s Investment Specialist, Will Chang, recently sat down with Maria Negrete-Gruson, CFA, a seasoned Emerging Markets (EM) portfolio manager with Artisan Partners, to get a glimpse into the opportunities and sustainability of emerging markets investing.
Artisan Partners is a global multi-asset investment platform providing a broad range of high value-added investment strategies in growing asset classes. The team Maria leads brings deep experience, continuity, and a rigorous research process to their investment strategy. They deploy that expertise to seek out companies uniquely positioned to benefit from emerging market growth and that demonstrate a sustainable global competitive advantage. As Maria puts it, “We’re born and raised in an emerging market…so EM is not something over there to us that we get in and out [of] – EM is who we are.” Extensive travel and direct engagement with company leadership allow Artisan Partners to assess businesses firsthand, ensuring a robust and informed investment strategy.
To hear more from our investment partners on the unique features and benefits of Geneva’s plan strategies, watch the full interview below.
This partnership between Geneva Benefits Group and Artisan Partners reflects a shared commitment to stewarding resources wisely and serving those who serve the church. For church employers and participants, it is a reminder that thoughtful investing can align with financial goals and biblical values.
To learn more about Geneva’s investment strategies and retirement planning services, visit https://genevabenefits.org/retirement-services/.
Geneva Benefits Group serves those who serve others, providing practical support for the financial, physical, and mental wellbeing of people who work in full-time ministry.
