Missing Sophistication

Location
Lafayette, LA
industry
52 & 48
services used
Maintain faith alignment, Create tax-efficient giving strategy, Manage concentration risk professionally
Michael's company stock had grown to 70% of net worth. His Christian advisor suggested "praying and basic diversification," while secular experts pushed strategies that ignored his values. He needed expertise that honored both realities.
The Challenge

Michael faced a complexity gap that felt impossible to bridge.

  • Christian advisor lacked tools for sophisticated risk management
  • Secular advisors dismissed faith considerations as irrelevant
  • Concentrated position creating massive risk and tax liability
  • Wanted to tithe on gains without triggering unnecessary taxes
  • Executive peers using strategies his current advisor couldn't execute
  • Felt forced to choose between competence and conviction
The Approach

Wellspring brought institutional-caliber strategies guided by biblical wisdom.

Sophisticated Risk Management

  • Implemented protective collar strategies typically reserved for ultra-high-net-worth clients
  • Created systematic diversification plan minimizing tax impact
  • Established 10b5-1 plan for disciplined, compliant selling

Faith-Integrated Execution

  • Every replacement investment screened for biblical alignment
  • Structured charitable remainder trust for tax-efficient giving
  • Built donor-advised fund enabling strategic Kingdom investment
  • Created family foundation structure for multi-generational impact
The Results

Michael discovered he never had to compromise—excellence and faithfulness work better together.

  • Concentration risk reduced from 70% to 25% over 18 months
  • Tax burden decreased by $450,000 through strategic planning
  • Charitable giving increased 3x without impacting lifestyle
  • Portfolio now excludes 47 companies conflicting with values
  • Performance improved 2% annually despite faith-based screening

Note: The above case study is hypothetical and does not involve an actual Wellspring client. No portion of the content should be construed by a client or prospective client as a guarantee that he/she will experience the same or certain level of results or satisfaction if Wellspring is engaged to provide investment advisory services. Each client's situation is unique, and we customize our approach to align with your specific calling and circumstances.

"I thought I had to choose between an advisor who shared my faith or one who understood my complexity. Aaron proved that was a false choice. Now I have institutional-level strategies and Kingdom-level purpose."
Michael
$450K
Tax savings through strategic planning
3x
Increase in charitable capacity
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