In this episode of Speaking of Quality, Hank Smith welcomes Joe McLaughlin, Chairman and CEO of the Haverford Trust Company, to share his State of the Union message. Joe reflects on successes at Haverford Trust in 2024, including growth in wealth planning, investment in nonprofit services, and adoption of new technologies. He also provides a look ahead at what’s to come in 2025.

In this episode of Speaking of Quality, Hank Smith and a panel of experts from The Haverford Trust Company dig into Haverford Trust’s 2025 Outlook, unpacking economic and market trends from 2024 and looking ahead to what listeners can expect in 2025. Hank is joined by Haverford Trust’s President Keith Aleardi, Vice President & Director of Global Strategies Maxine Cuffe, Chief Investment Officer Tim Hoyle, and Vice President & Director of Fixed Income John Donaldson for a dynamic conversation that touches on the impacts of the AI revolution, anticipated changes in government regulation, and trends in consumer spending.

In this episode of Speaking of Quality, Hank Smith is joined by Maxine Cuffe, Vice President and Director of Global Strategies at The Haverford Trust Company, to close out Season 3 by looking back at the insightful conversations with guests who have made their mark in the fabric of Philadelphia. The two talk about inspiring stories and key lessons learned, how Philadelphia has evolved over the years, and the importance of continued learning and growth.

Episode Summary
[01:33] Larry Kane’s Conversations with World Leaders
[03:31] Nisiar Smith and Philly Phinancial Literacy Week
[05:30] Maureen Tomoschuk and CVIM
[07:11] Brian Tierney and the Future of Philadelphia
[08:44] Jeff McFadden and the Union Leage
[13:29] Farah Jimenez and the Philadelphia Education Fund
[15:41] Being a Part of Philadelphia’s Business Community