Would you buy a house without knowing anything about it?
May 15, 2023
Would you buy a house without knowing anything about it? Probably not. Imagine a couple looking to purchase a home, one of the biggest financial decisions of their life, and…
The Banking System: Turmoil or Crisis?
May 03, 2023
The Banking System: Turmoil or Crisis? - April 2023 Market Update A third bank failure this week, First Republic Bank, has left many worrying about another financial crisis like 2008.…
Financial Literacy Book Recommendations
April 24, 2023
Financial Literacy Book Recommendations Benjamin Franklin said that “an investment in knowledge pays the best interest.” One of the best things we can do is pursue wisdom and knowledge. The…
Hickory Advisor Kirk Hobart Obtains Certified Kingdom Advisor® Designation
April 17, 2023
Hickory, NC, April 17, 2023 – Kirk Hobart, a Christian Wealth Advisor based in Hickory, NC, has earned the designation of Certified Kingdom Advisor® (CKA®). Kingdom Advisors, a membership community…
Learning from Martin Frobisher’s Fool’s Gold
April 12, 2023
Learning from Martin Frobisher’s Fool’s Gold Sir Martin Frobisher was a 16th century English privateer and explorer famous for making three voyages to what is now northern Canada. Frobisher’s early…
I’m worried about the banking system. How are my assets protected?
April 04, 2023
I’m worried about the banking system. How are my assets protected? Given the recent bank failures, many people are worried about the safety of their deposits and assets. In our…
What is Sequence of Returns Risk?
March 16, 2023
What is Sequence of Returns Risk? There are a number of risks when it comes to investing for retirement. Are you saving enough? Do you have enough time for your…
Does God Care About My Financial Problems?
March 10, 2023
Does God Care About My Financial Problems? How do you respond when your financial life goes off the rails? Accidents, unexpected medical problems, market volatility, poor choices…there are many things…
An Indecisive Market – February 2023 Commentary
March 02, 2023
Have you ever been in a situation where you are unsure of what to do? You go back and forth, back and forth, until something finally pops into your mind…
How to talk with your spouse about money
February 14, 2023
How to talk with your spouse about money Washing the dishes, cleaning the bathroom, doing laundry, cleaning the oven…these are not tasks most people enjoy doing. Yet, many would rather…
What Does SECURE Act 2.0 Mean for You?
February 09, 2023
What Does SECURE Act 2.0 Mean for You? By Jake Preston Retirement emerges again as a bi-partisan issue in Congress. SECURE Act 2.0 was signed into law by President Biden…
Positive Alignment: Demonstrating Strong Servant Leadership
February 08, 2023
A company’s financial statements can’t tell you everything you’d want to know as a potential investor. There are components of a business that aren’t captured on its financial statement. Because…
Pro-Life Investing
January 27, 2023
Pro-life Investing This month, thousands of pro-life advocates gathered in Washington, D.C. for the 50th annual March for Life. This year’s march was a celebration of the overturning of Roe…
Faith-based Investing Company Beacon Wealth Consultants Celebrates 25 Year Anniversary
January 10, 2023
Early proponent of Biblically Responsible Investing celebrates 25 years of serving Christian investors. Roanoke, VA – January 10, 2023 Beacon Wealth Consultants recently celebrated their 25th anniversary as a faith-based…
December 2022 Market Commentary
January 10, 2023
Many investors are happy to see 2022 in the rear-view mirror. As we begin this new year, what might we expect from 2023? In our December 2022 market commentary, Beacon…