How do you know what you’re invested in?
September 20, 2022
How do you know what you’re invested in? American consumers and investors are increasingly interested in knowing that the money they give to companies through purchases or investments aligns with…
July 2022 Clean Water Well Impact Report
August 02, 2022
One of Beacon Wealth Consultants' positive impact themes that we have in our portfolios is clean water technology. In our July 2022 Impact Update, Beacon Wealth Consultants’ Chief Investment Officer…
JUUL: Why It Doesn’t Pay to Invest in Addiction
July 05, 2022
JUUL: Why It Doesn’t Pay to Invest in Addiction On June 23rd, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a ban on all sales of JUUL e-cigarettes in the United…
Don’t forget, you are investing in companies!
June 08, 2022
Don’t forget, you are investing in companies! It’s common to hear people talk about being invested in “the market” or owning this or that mutual fund or ETF. These investment…
Pro-life? You’re Probably Profiting from Abortion
May 09, 2022
Pro-life? You're Probably Profiting from Abortion Last week we were all shocked by the leak of the Supreme Court draft opinion in the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization case…
To boycott or to not invest: Is it the same thing?
April 21, 2021
How should my faith affect my finances? “Is Biblically Responsible Investing the same thing as boycotting companies I disagree with?” People who are concerned with the consequences of their actions…
Investing to Bless the World
October 21, 2020
Have you ever considered that your investments can be a vehicle through which you can bless the world? That is the heart of Biblically Responsible Investing (BRI). At Beacon Wealth…
Coronavirus and the Rise of Alcoholism
June 16, 2020
Coronavirus and the Rise of Alcoholism The consumption of alcohol has always been a controversial and polarizing issue within Christian circles. However, what is not debatable is that the overconsumption…
The Pandemic and Pornography
May 15, 2020
The Pandemic and Pornography In an effort to get me out of the house growing up, my dad would often proclaim “Son, an idle mind is the devil’s playground.” This…
Should You Invest in Most FAANG Stocks
July 18, 2019
What is FAANG? A question we often get from clients and prospects alike is, “Why don’t you own FAANG stocks in your LightPoint Portfolios?” For those of you who might…
Investing Ingredients: Check Label Before Consuming
January 23, 2019
By Sean Weaver, Financial Advisor, WWK Wealth Advisors Picture this scene. It’s just before dinnertime and a husband and wife are standing in the kitchen going through the day’s mail…
The True Purpose of Investing
September 08, 2018
In this 2 minute video, Dr. Finny Kuruvilla, Chief Investment Officer at Eventide, succinctly explains the true purpose of investing! [embed]https://youtu.be/NXIp0LITw4Q[/embed] FINNY KURUVILLA JULY 27, 2018 | 2 MIN VIDEO…
Avoiding the Temptation of Ill-Gotten Gain
August 30, 2018
Cassandra Laymon, CFP, CKA, MBA We dropped Sam off at college last weekend. It’s a day I’ve been equally anticipating and dreading for a number of years. I am excited…
033 – What is a Shining Light Company?
July 23, 2018
There are two sides to Biblically Responsible Investing: Negative screening, where we seek to eliminate companies that participate in business practices such as abortion, pornography, and addictive substances like…
032 – BRI from a Pastoral Point of View with the Honorable Sam Rohrer
June 27, 2018
Biblically Responsible Investing is a topic that is rarely discussed in church. Join Cassie Laymon and her guest Sam Rohrer, President of the American Pastor's Network to hear why he…