“Financial Perspectives” is a monthly podcast featuring interviews with leaders in the finance and investment industry on current trends, career advancement, and their future outlook. Each episode highlights the guest’s area of expertise and features their unique perspectives through a finance lens.
Discussion topics include asset management, fixed income, private wealth, fintech, AI, treasury, investing practice, insurance, fund management, entrepreneurship, alternative investing, and more! Overall, you'll come away having learned new finance and investment insights.
This podcast, developed by CFA Society San Francisco, is provided for general interest only. Episodes are published on the last Tuesday of the month. The content is not intended to be, nor should be interpreted as recommendations or fiduciary advice. Please consult your own investment professional for information concerning your specific situation.
Ken Ryan is the portfolio manager of the Parnassus International Equity strategy and a senior analyst. Prior to joining Parnassus Investments in 2024, he held global investment roles at WCM Investment Management and Dodge & Cox and worked in equity research at Credit Suisse. He received his bachelor’s degree in business with concentrations in finance and management from Georgetown University. Ken is a CFA charterholder.