INVESTING FOR GOOD
MARCH 29, 2025
AVE MARIA UNIVERSITY
AN INVESTMENT SYMPOSIUM
HOSTED BY THE INSTITUTE AT AVE
MARIA UNIVERSITY
IS ESG MORAL? PROPOSING A PRINCIPLED ALTERNATIVE
In the pursuit of a more ethical investment framework, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles have gained widespread attention as a popular—though hotly debated—set of metrics among market participants.
However, the ethical framework proposed by ESG falls short in addressing the complex, principle-based judgments required for truly responsible investing. Moreover, ESG does not offer robust foundational principles for promoting ethical investing aimed at optimizing human flourishing within financial markets.
To address this gap, our one-day interactive conference co-hosted by Hirtle Callaghan and The Institute at Ave Maria University will bring together market participants, academics, and capital allocators to explore a principled alternative to ESG, inspired by Catholic social teaching.
The goal is to develop a set of actionable, universal, and positive principles that can be embraced by anyone committed to ethical investing driven by human flourishing.
REGISTER NOWRegistration is only open for capital allocators, higher-ed academics, and the Ave Maria community.
HOSTS
SPEAKERS
GABRIEL MARTINEZ
Dr. Gabriel Martinez is an Associate Professor of Business and Economics at Ave Maria University, where he has dedicated his career to teaching economics, statistics, and business courses since 2010. Martinez has developed online education programs and has led accreditation efforts for Ave Maria while researching and publishing numerous peer-reviewed articles on topics ranging from economic crises to educational methodologies. He holds a Ph.D. and M.A. in Economics from the University of Notre Dame.
SPEAKER NAME
Speaker biography will be added here
SPEAKER NAME
Speaker biography will be added here
SPEAKER NAME
Speaker biography will be added here
SPEAKER NAME
Speaker biography will be added here
SPEAKER NAME
Speaker biography will be added here
SPEAKER NAME
Speaker biography will be added here
SPEAKER NAME
Speaker biography will be added here
SPEAKER NAME
Speaker biography will be added here
SPEAKER NAME
Speaker biography will be added here
SPEAKER NAME
Speaker biography will be added here
SPEAKER NAME
Speaker biography will be added here
PARTICIPANTS
Investment Management
Benoit Duhamel - Pemberley Capital
Michael Pinto - Frictionless Capital
Catherine Lee Clarke - Hirtle Callaghan
Kris Kelleher - Hirtle Callaghan
Matt Johns - HoneyHive Capital Partners
Christopher Long - Silvercrest Asset Management
Dean Dewey - Silvercrest Asset Management
John Paul Klucik - Silvercrest Asset Management
Michael Papile - Hesperia Capital, LLC
Tim Schwartz - Schwartz Investment Counsel, Inc.
Michael Nagy - Catholic Investment Services
Matthew Pinto - The Genesis Group
Financial Services
Sam Semaan - Merrill
J Patrick Kearns - Morgan Stanley
Andrea Fedrigo - Morgan Stanley
Rich Todd - Innovest Portfolio Solutions
Sarah Newman - Innovest Portfolio Solutions
James Gabriele - Vocaris Advisors
David Cusimano - Vocaris Advisors
Academia & Education
Richard Dittus - Ave Maria University
Chad Smith - Ave Maria University
Neil Watson - Ave Maria University
Andrea Campau - Donahue Academy
Emily Capone - Naples Classical Academy
Business & Entrepreneurship
Greg Robeson - Harmony Homes
Ien Cheng - Multi-location retail business in New York City
AJ Curatolo - CAS
Greg Colker - Growth & Exit Partners
Kevin Murdock - Growth & Exit Partners LLC
Robert Dryzgula - Event Intelligence.AI
Non-Profits & Organizations
Paul Habsburg - United Nations Mission of the Sovereign Order of Malta
Colin Gilbert - Francesco Collaborative
Theresa Barbale - Donum Plan
Miguel Gonzalez - APS
John Matthew Knowles - Diocesan Fiscal Management Conference
Join as a Participant
Registration is now open for qualified participants to join this exclusive conference.
Limited spots available - register today!
REGISTER NOWAGENDA
Join us as we explore a deeper understanding of ethical investing that moves beyond the standard ESG approach. Throughout the day, our speakers and panelists will unpack the core principles of human flourishing, ethics, business, investing, ESG, Catholic Social Teaching, and how the Western tradition informs ethical investing.
Applying this framework, Scholars from The Institute will present real-world stock pitch examples. Attendees will leave with practical criteria and a collaborative network as we seek to create an ethical and effective framework that any investor can use.
- •Pre-Conference Dinner: March 28(REGISTER)
- •Pre-Conference Location: Aqua on 5th Avenue in Naples
- •Pre-Conference Time: 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
- •Conference Date: March 29
- •Conference Location: Ave Maria University, Prince Building, O'Bryan Performance Hall
- •Conference Time: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Registration is only open for capital allocators, higher-ed academics, and the Ave Maria community.
TRAVEL INFO
Ave Maria University, Thomas and Selby Prince
Building, Ave Maria, Florida
Complimentary on campus lodging.
Space is limited. Contact the Institute to reserve.
Spring Hill Suites ($231.99/night).
3798 White Lake Blvd, Naples, FL
239-352-2234. Mention Ave Maria University conference.
Airports
Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW): 45 minutes from campus.
Punta Gorda Airport (PGD): 1 hour, 15 minutes.
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL): 90 minutes.
Registration is only open for capital allocators,
higher-ed academics, and the Ave Maria community.
