Chris Knapp on Financial Planning Podcast

December 1, 2023 – Principal and Managing Director, Christopher L. Knapp appeared on Financial Planning podcast to discuss ‘How to have more impactful ESG conversations with clients.’ “If you go into a room of people and start talking about going green or going sustainable, too often what you’re going to see is people will tune you out, thinking that […]

My sustainable mindset

July 13, 2023 – Principal and Managing Director, Christopher Knapp was featured in Citywire Due Diligence Report for June 2023 discussing ‘My sustainable mindset.’ “The semantics surrounding sustainable or ESG investing are confusing and must change,” Knapp said. “If we shift from a narrative of ‘green’, ‘sustainable’ or ‘ESG’ to one of problem-solving and capital […]

EPA Plan to Green Up US Power Plants ‘Not a Silver Bullet’

May 25 – 2023 Principal and Managing Director, Christopher Knapp was featured in ESG Clarity discussing “EPA plan to green up US power plants ‘not a silver bullet.’” “It is not a silver bullet for emissions reductions and is still far too expensive, even with the tax provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act,” Knapp said. […]

After Exxon: Seeing ESG Investing Through a New Lens

By Christopher Knapp, Robertson Stephens, and William Page, Essex Investment Management September 16, 2021 – If there’s one thing the recent boardroom showdown over Exxon Mobil Corp’s stance on renewable energy has demonstrated to the world, it’s that environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) investing is no longer child’s play. In that clash, BlackRock and Vanguard, […]

Learning to Talk ESG with Clients

InvestmentNews By Jeff Benjamin May 27, 2021 Chris Knapp recently participated in the InvestmentNews Global ESG Summit on May 27th.  He shares his insights on client conversations he’s had surrounding ESG and its opportunities.  Read his insights here   Disclosure  Investment advisory services offered through Robertson Stephens Wealth Management, LLC (“Robertson Stephens”), an SEC-registered investment […]

Investing in ESG Webinar

April 21, 2021 During our Investing in ESG webinar, our CEO, Raj Bhattacharyya sat down with Chief Investment Officer, Stuart Katz, and Head of ESG and Impact Investing, Christopher Knapp, to discuss our philosophy, approach to ESG and how we integrate ESG themes into client portfolios.  To learn more about ESG, please do not hesitate to […]

How One Advisor is Helping ESG Bloom in Texas

FA Magazine By Christopher Robbins, March 17, 2021 Chris Knapp spoke with FA Magazine about helping ESG bloom in Texas and the changing attitudes and perceptions towards ESG. Read his in-depth interview here.   Disclosure  Investment advisory services offered through Robertson Stephens Wealth Management, LLC (“Robertson Stephens”), an SEC-registered investment advisor. Registration does not imply […]

Robertson Stephens Further Expands Southwestern Presence

Wealth manager Christopher Knapp joins to establish Houston office San Francisco, Calif.— February 2, 2021—Robertson Stephens Wealth Management, LLC (“Robertson Stephens”) further grows its presence in the Southwest by opening an office in Houston, Texas.  Financial advisor, Christopher Knapp, joins as Managing Director and Principal, bringing over approximately $200 million in assets, and taking a […]