An Inspire Advisors Wealth Management Practice
Stars & Sand Financial
For Individuals & Families

Faith-driven financial planning built around your family.

From your first home to your last will, every financial decision is also a stewardship decision. We walk alongside Christian individuals and families building plans that protect what matters and prepare for what comes next.

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Every Season Has a Plan

Wherever you are on the road, we plan with you.

Most of the families we walk with fall into one of three life stages. Each stage has its own opportunities, its own pressures, and its own stewardship questions. Our process adapts to where you are.

“There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens.”

Ecclesiastes 3:1

01 · Young Families

Building the Foundation.

Wisdom for the Early Years.

You’re early in your career, recently married, or raising young children. You’re juggling student loans, a first mortgage, growing income, and the slow realization that nobody handed you a manual for any of it. The most valuable thing we can give you at this stage isn’t a complicated portfolio. It’s a clear, written plan and the confidence that comes with knowing the next five steps.

What We Help With

  • Cash flow and savings strategy
  • Emergency fund and budget review
  • Life and disability insurance review
  • 529 plans and education funding
  • Employer retirement plan allocation
  • Wills, beneficiaries, and basic estate
02 · Mid-Career Families

Balancing Many Goals.

Peak Years, Complex Decisions.

You’re in your peak earning years. The income is good, but so are the demands. You’re funding college, supporting aging parents, paying down a mortgage, possibly running a side business, and trying to figure out whether you can actually retire when you said you would. Decisions that used to be simple now carry tax, estate, and stewardship implications you didn’t have to think about a decade ago.

What We Help With

  • Tax withholding and estimated payments
  • Capital gain and Roth conversion planning
  • Equity compensation strategy (RSU, ISO, ESPP)
  • Property sale and purchase planning
  • Charitable giving and Donor Advised Funds
  • Coordination with your CPA and attorney
03 · Pre-Retirees & Retirees

Income With Integrity.

A Legacy That Lasts.

You’re five to ten years from retirement, or already living it. After decades of saving, the transition to drawing down assets can feel uncomfortable. The questions get harder: how much can we safely spend, when do we claim Social Security, what about Medicare, how do we minimize taxes on Required Minimum Distributions, and how do we make sure our money outlasts us so we can leave a legacy?

What We Help With

  • Retirement income and withdrawal strategy
  • Pension and Social Security elections
  • Required Minimum Distribution planning
  • Roth conversion analysis
  • Qualified Charitable Distributions
  • Estate, inheritance, and wealth transfer
Real Stories, Real Families

Trusted guidance, lasting impact.

A handful of stories from real clients. See how a faith-centered, values-driven approach has helped families make wise financial decisions across every season.

“Matt’s biblical perspective and commitment to Biblically Responsible Investing have guided our family through military life, cross-country moves, transitioning out of Active Duty, the addition of kids, and buying our first home.”

— Zane & Taylor M.

All testimonials were provided by clients of our Inspire Advisors practice, and none were compensated for participation. However, as existing clients, they receive financial advice from the firm. These views may not be representative of the views of other clients and are not indicative of future performance or success.

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Have More Questions?

Read common questions about working with a Christian financial advisor, our fees, and how we plan across life stages.

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Begin Your Journey

Build a plan for the life you have, and the legacy you want.

Whether you’re starting your career, raising a family, or stepping into retirement, faithful planning begins with a single conversation. There’s no cost and no pressure, just a chance to talk through where you are and where you want to go.

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“A good man leaves an inheritance for his children’s children.”

Proverbs 13:22