Bridge to the Burgh
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. Hosted by Bradley Jones, CFA charterholder, board member of 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!
Recent Episodes
Jim Herrington talks CFA presidency, trolleys, and investment consulting
May 2, 2022
In this month’s episode, we talk to Jim Herrington, who has been a CFA Pittsburgh local celebrity. We find out why he values the CAIA designation so much and how he applies it to his job nearly every day. What path led him b…
Christopher Amar talks making Pittsburgh home, Wall Street life, and being a community champion
March 7, 2022
In this episode we interview Chris Amar, Vice President at AB Bernstein. While he's lived in a few different cities, he says Pittsburgh feels right at home. Transplanting here a few years ago, he also found his perfect job a…
Special! CFA New York Presents: Crypto Accounting, and What Every Analyst Should Know
Jan. 31, 2022
In this episode, we are reposting an episode from CFA New York Compound Insights podcast. You can learn more about CFA New York and their podcast here: We'll be back next month with another original episode of Bridge to th…
Adam Wright, CFA talks behavioral finance, moving back home, and CFA study tips
Dec. 27, 2021
In this episode we interview Adam Wright, managing partner and senior financial advisor at Wright Associates. While his name might be on the door, he took an interesting route to get there. Like many of our previous guests, …
Chris Pretsch, CFA talks book writing, fiduciary, and taekwondo
Nov. 22, 2021
This episode features Chris Pretsch, CFA, Managing Director at Staley Capital. A New York native, he found his family and life passion in Pittsburgh, and he never looked back. Chris is past president of CFA Society Pittsburg…
Special! Financial Literacy Network podcast
Oct. 26, 2021
Special episode featuring FLN of the CFA Institute! This episode is a special presentation from the Financial Literacy Network. The FLN committee is a group of CFA Charterholders working to promote literacy awareness through…
