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Bridge to the Burgh

Bridge to the Burgh

Written by: CFA Society Pittsburgh
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Presented by CFA Society Pittsburgh, this is a show about Pittsburgh and finance. Each episode, we meet an accomplished Pittsburgher living and working in the Burgh. Whether born here or transplanted here, each guest will share stories about their connection to Pittsburgh. You'll hear their successes and failures to get where they are today and where they're going tomorrow. Bridge to the Burgh is hosted by Bradley Jones, CFA, CAIA, EA, CAP®, the Investment Manager of External Portfolios for The Pittsburgh Foundation, Program Co-Chair for the CFA Society Pittsburgh, and Pittsburgh resident. You won't want to miss this unique chance to get to know the locals. A CFA charter not required!2020 Careers Economics Management Management & Leadership Personal Success
Episodes
  • Miles Dieffenbach talks playing football for Penn State and the Steelers, fighting cancer, investments, and PB&J's.
    May 12 2023

    This episode we talk to former Penn State football player Miles Dieffenbach! From fighting cancer to breaking into the investment industry, he leaves no stone unturned. Miles talks about why he had to eat quadruple-decker peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and why he would love to teleport to Sao Paulo Brazil. You can connect more with Miles here: www.linkedin.com/in/miles-dieffenbach-431493105

    Bradley Jones, CFA, CAIA, EA, CAP®, is the Investment Manager of External Portfolios for The Pittsburgh Foundation. He currently serves as Program Co-Chair for CFA Society Pittsburgh, and is a lover of dogs and sports! You can read his full bio here: https://pittsburghfoundation.org/bradley-jones

    Bridge to the Burgh is presented by CFA Society Pittsburgh. You can learn more about the society and the CFA charter at https://www.cfasociety.org/pittsburgh

    Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn by searching CFA Society Pittsburgh

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    51 mins
  • Pat Strollo, CFA, talks college football, MBA vs. CFA, and cooking
    Feb 24 2023

    In this episode, we talk to Pat Strollo, III, CFA, the newest board member to join CFA Pittsburgh. Pat is a lover of skiing, cooking, and college football. We discuss the pros and cons of getting an MBA versus getting a CFA. He also thinks Nick Cage would play him in a movie, and we have to agree! You can connect with Pat here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pstrollo/

    Host Bradley Jones, CFA is a Senior Investment Analyst for the Pittsburgh Foundation. He currently serves as the membership chair for CFA Society Pittsburgh, and is a lover of dogs and sports! You can read his full bio here: https://pittsburghfoundation.org/bradley-jones

    Bridge to the Burgh is presented by CFA Society Pittsburgh. You can learn more about the society and the CFA charter at https://www.cfasociety.org/pittsburgh

    Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn by searching CFA Society Pittsburgh

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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Shana Bielich talks empathy, unconventional career paths, and rescue cats
    Oct 25 2022

    Season 3 of Bridge to the Burgh features Shana Bielich, CFP, vice president at Coghill Investment Strategies. As like many of our past guests, her road to her current position wasn't so straight-forward. We talk about her current role, where empathy and philanthropy are key. She can be spotted on the news from time to time, giving her outlook on the markets. You might even spot her cat in the background that she rescued from Aruba. You can connect with Shana here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shana-bielich-cfp%C2%AE-825a016/


    To learn more about CFA Pittsburgh or the CFA charter, please visit us at https://www.cfasociety.org/pittsburgh

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    1 hr and 10 mins
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