John Haslett: The Portfolio Philosopher Who’s Never Lost a Client

John Haslett is not your typical finance COO. As cofounder of Graphite Asset Advisory, John brings a rare blend of risk discipline, storytelling flair, and market intuition that sets him apart in the world of discretionary fund management. Named a Top 10 LinkedIn Voice in South African finance, John has built a firm that has never lost a single client or team member in over a decade. In this episode, we dive deep into how he did it and what it means to truly play the long game in both markets and life.

🔍 From auditing structured finance in the 2008 crisis to building a human centered investment firm

🧠 How behavioral risk, not just portfolio theory, drives Graphite’s asset allocation

📈 Why both value and growth managers are outperforming and what it signals for active investing

🤖 The creative power of AI in finance and John's process behind the Green and Bear It letter

🏉 What rugby, deadlifting, and raising a daughter taught him about long term thinking

If you are into resilience, market psychology, and the future of asset management, this one is for you.

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