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Guestsplaining: Chris McMahon on Faith-Based Investing

Jan 22, 2024
Chris McMahon, CEO of Aquinas Wealth Advisors, discusses faith-based investing, the intersection of faith and finance, unethical practices in portfolios, the role of faith in business, and the significance of prayer and the church in forming authentic relationships.
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Quick takeaways

  • Investing in faith-based companies allows individuals to align their investments with their Catholic values, ensuring they are not supporting organizations that contradict their beliefs.
  • Living out the Catholic faith in the workplace involves practical steps such as displaying religious symbols, declining questionable activities, praying openly, and fostering authentic relationships with other men of faith for support and encouragement.

Deep dives

Investing with Faith: Honoring Catholic Values in Investments

Investing with faith and aligning investments with Catholic values is becoming increasingly important. The shift towards social activism and the support of radical views by corporations has raised concerns among faithful investors. Previously, it was easier to invest as companies primarily focused on profitability and dividends. However, there has been a recent trend of companies supporting progressive and controversial causes, which conflicts with Catholic teachings. This has led to the need for investors to form their consciences and invest wisely by considering the values and beliefs upheld by the companies they support. One way to do this is by utilizing tools like the Faith and Finance Score, a technology developed using artificial intelligence. This tool enables investors to gain insight into the alignment of their investments with their faith and provides a detailed report on the performance and faith compatibility of the companies in their portfolio. By taking control of their investments based on their faith, investors can be confident that they are not supporting organizations that contradict their deepest-held beliefs.

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