About Me

Background

Max Mintz joined Common Interests in 2012 as an apprentice to Robert Goellner, who founded the firm. Max first discovered Responsible Investing as a client of Common Interests, and has discovered a passion for helping clients align their investments with their values.

In the process of obtaining his degree in Philosophy at Rutgers College, Max discovered an interest in Ethics, and while he never expected to be in finance, he has found his calling by connecting his studies with his interest in Economics and data analysis. Max relies on his ethics training to help clients balance the values they want to express in their portfolios (and manage the compromises that occur when balancing different issues) and figure out solutions.

Passion for Impact

Max serves as the Treasurer for the Alliance for New Jersey Environmental Education where he takes pride in supporting educators working on the front lines educating the next generation to become responsible stewards of the environment. He also believes in working to move the financial services industry in a more sustainable direction, and works to advance the field through storytelling and encouraging other advisors to adopt sustainable investment techniques. One of his proudest accomplishments is a film festival he has helped put on since 2019 in partnership with the United Nations and InvestmentNews. You can view the films from 2019 on his website here: https://www.commoninterestsfinancial.com/watch-the-winners-of-the-esg-impact-film-festival/

Certified B Corp - Best For The World Customers

Common Interests became a Certified B Corp in 2014 to 'put our money where our mouth is'. Through the B Impact Assessment, we try to hold our firm to the same (or higher) standards as we hold our investments.