Hal Brill believes money is not simply an inert commodity, but that it “has a quality to it,” and that its utilization “has an effect.” People, he believes, have a healthy relationship with money when they align their spending and investment decisions with their moral values.

·         Is money more than a morally neutral symbol of economic value? If so, what is it?

·         Do you have any personal experience investing in socially screened funds?

·         Do you encourage clients to consider the possibility of investing in socially screened mutual funds?

·         Do you even believe this is an appropriate topic to raise with clients?

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