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Recent events, though, have led us to believe that perhaps Wall Street is warming up to the sustainability movement. Actions taken by Blackrock and a host of Fortune 500 companies are proving that American capitalism doesn’t have to be self-serving – as these companies show, making a profit and making a difference don’t have to be mutually exclusive. [Read More](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/blackrock-tesla-and-apple-ill-take-my-capitalism-with-a-side-order-of-sustainability) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/blackrock-tesla-and-apple-ill-take-my-capitalism-with-a-side-order-of-sustainability#comments-listing) ## [Gun Control, Another Reason Why Impact Investing Is On The Rise](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/gun-control-another-reason-why-impact-investing-is-on-the-rise) Posted by [Steve Distante](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/author/steve-distante) on 3/6/18, 6:51 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/hubfs/impact-investing-gun-control.jpeg)](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/gun-control-another-reason-why-impact-investing-is-on-the-rise) As the recent tragedy in South Florida illustrates, school shooting has become a national epidemic. Impact investing gives us the ability to vote to end gun violence with our dollar signs. Financial advisors, stock market investors, and public market participants who dream of a safer society for our children may wish to consider impact investing as a way to design their portfolios to mirror their values. [Read More](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/gun-control-another-reason-why-impact-investing-is-on-the-rise) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/gun-control-another-reason-why-impact-investing-is-on-the-rise#comments-listing) Topics: [Impact Investing](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/topic/impact-investing) ## [Why I’m Tesla’s #1 and/or Biggest Fan](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/why-im-teslas-1-and/or-biggest-fan) Posted by [Steve Distante](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/author/steve-distante) on 2/28/18, 8:37 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/hubfs/steve-distante-tesla-number-one-fan.jpg)](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/why-im-teslas-1-and/or-biggest-fan) If you do a search on Google, you’ll see that I’m known as [Tesla’s #1 fan](https://cleantechnica.com/2017/06/23/teslas-number-one-fan/). If you’re curious as to why, or just a lover of the brand as much as I am, then read on to hear why I love Tesla. [Read More](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/why-im-teslas-1-and/or-biggest-fan) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/why-im-teslas-1-and/or-biggest-fan#comments-listing) Topics: [sustainability](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/topic/sustainability), [electric vehicles](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/topic/electric-vehicles) ## [Five Ways to Weed Out a Bad Pot Investment](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/cannabis) Posted by [Steve Distante](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/author/steve-distante) on 2/5/18, 1:54 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/hubfs/cannabis_invesments.png)](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/cannabis) Come on, all the cool kids are doing it. With names like Joe Montana and Snoop Dogg jumping on the bandwagon, cannabis (marijuana) isn’t just something for those late night frat parties anymore. Welcome marijuana into the mainstream, where it’s easier than ever to invest in cannabis companies through an exchange, commingled fund or private venture interest. Before you get hooked though, advisors should know the five ways to sniff out the stench of a bad cannabis investment. [Read More](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/cannabis) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/cannabis#comments-listing) ## [Advisors: Prepare Yourselves for the Opioid Crisis](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/opioid) Posted by [Steve Distante](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/author/steve-distante) on 1/28/18, 10:48 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/hubfs/john_brower.jpg)](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/opioid) When people think of a financial advisor, what comes to mind are Roth IRA conversions, tax planning and investing your 401(k). Nobody thinks a financial advisor has the power to save somebody’s life. 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