General Investing >> Money Manager Interviews >> March 11, 2016

Evaluating the Drivers of Current Global Fear and Volatility

Spika, David S.
David S. Spika, CFA, is 
Global Investment Strategist 
at GuideStone Capital Management, LLC
. Mr. Spika coordinates the development of GuideStone Capital Management, LLC’s macroeconomic vision, which influences the structural design of the GuideStone Funds. He works with the investment team to identify suitable asset classes and makes recommendations regarding strategic weighting. Mr. Spika also represents GuideStone in client-facing activities and media interviews, which include appearing on CNBC. Before coming to GuideStone in May 2015, Mr. Spika served as the Senior Vice President and Investment Strategist at Westwood Holdings Group, where he produced market strategy commentaries and met with key clients to assist with sales efforts. Mr. Spika holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in finance from Texas A&M University. He is involved with both the CFA Institute and the CFA Society of Dallas-Fort Worth. Mr. Spika is a member of Prestonwood Baptist Church in Plano, Texas. He also serves on several nonprofit boards, including Empowerment Outfitter Network and Faith Wears Pink, and is actively involved with many aspects of H.I.S. BridgeBuilders. Profile
Hayhurst, Roy
Roy Hayhurst is Department Head of Denominational and Public Relations at GuideStone Capital Management, LLC. He joined the firm in 2005 and has held roles in writing, marketing, social media and public relations, providing strategic counsel and tactical execution of various communication campaigns. Profile
TWST: Start by telling me a little bit about the firm.

Mr. Hayhurst: GuideStone Capital Management launched the GuideStone Funds back in August of 2001. So we've