Fraud doesn’t always look like fraud. Sometimes, it looks like a well-dressed man in Manhattan offering you safety and stability.

In this episode of Plan to Prosper, we dive into some of the worst financial crimes of all time. These are stories of deception, unchecked power, and the devastating cost of misplaced trust. From Bernie Madoff’s massive Ponzi scheme to the collapse of Enron and Theranos, we unpack what went wrong and the lessons every Christian needs to learn about stewardship, integrity, and discernment.

What you’ll learn:

• How Bernie Madoff ran a $65 billion Ponzi scheme for decades

• The hidden red flags behind Enron, WorldCom, and Wells Fargo

• Why Theranos and FTX show the danger of charisma without competence

• Biblical principles for guarding your wealth from deception

• The one thing every Christian investor must verify before they trust

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Advisory Services offered through Stonecrop Wealth Advisors, LLC, a registered investment advisor with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. This material is intended for informational purposes only. It should not be construed as legal or tax advice and is not intended to replace the advice of a qualified attorney or tax advisor. The information contained in this presentation has been compiled from third party sources and is believed to be reliable as of the date of this report. Past performance is not indicative of future returns and diversification neither assures a profit nor guarantees against loss in a declining market. Investments involve risk and are not guaranteed.

It’s not about how much you know. It’s about who you are.

In today’s episode of Plan to Prosper, we explore the five core virtues that guide every relationship, recommendation, and decision at our firm. Technical skill is expected. But it’s virtue that earns trust, sustains wisdom, and reflects biblical stewardship. If you’ve ever wondered what really makes a good financial advisor, this episode will show you what to look for.

What you’ll learn:

• Why technical expertise is not enough

• How character shapes long-term client relationships

• The five virtues our firm lives by

• Why trust is built through action, not performance

• How biblical values inform financial decisions

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Advisory Services offered through Stonecrop Wealth Advisors, LLC, a registered investment advisor with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. This material is intended for informational purposes only. It should not be construed as legal or tax advice and is not intended to replace the advice of a qualified attorney or tax advisor. The information contained in this presentation has been compiled from third party sources and is believed to be reliable as of the date of this report. Past performance is not indicative of future returns and diversification neither assures a profit nor guarantees against loss in a declining market. Investments involve risk and are not guaranteed.

Are these money beliefs quietly keeping you stuck without you even realizing it?

What if the biggest obstacle to your financial future isn’t income, markets, or debt, but what you believe?

In this episode of Plan to Prosper, we challenge five common financial myths many Christians unknowingly carry into a new year. These ideas sound reasonable and even wise, but they often work against faithful stewardship and long term peace. From investing and debt to market fear and cash hoarding, we unpack what Scripture, wisdom, and experience actually point us toward so you can move forward with clarity and confidence.

What you’ll learn:

• Why waiting to invest until you “make more money” often backfires

• How debt becomes a trap even when everyone has it

• The truth about 401(k)s and why they’re not a scam

• Why trying to time the market almost always fails

• How inflation quietly erodes cash and what to do instead

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Advisory Services offered through Stonecrop Wealth Advisors, LLC, a registered investment advisor with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. This material is intended for informational purposes only. It should not be construed as legal or tax advice and is not intended to replace the advice of a qualified attorney or tax advisor. The information contained in this presentation has been compiled from third party sources and is believed to be reliable as of the date of this report. Past performance is not indicative of future returns and diversification neither assures a profit nor guarantees against loss in a declining market. Investments involve risk and are not guaranteed.