Areas of Focus
- Biblical Finance
- Estate Planning
- Faith-Based Investing
- Financial Life Planning
- High Net Worth
- Investment Management
- Retirement Planning
About Rick Laymon, MBA, CFP®, AIF®, CEPA, CKA®
When I started Beacon Wealth Consultants in 1997, I had never even heard of faith-based, or Biblically Responsible Investing. I had been in the wealth management industry for three-plus years and, although I had made a profession of faith as a teen, had only recently decided to become a committed Christ follower.
Not long after that, I met two godly older men in our profession who both challenged me to consider the moral implications of what companies we invest in and profit from as believers. I was shocked to learn that more than half of the companies in the S&P 500 are involved in the abortion industry, pornography and promoting anti-family lifestyles. That is something I had never before stopped to consider. Frankly, at that point, I did not have a real understanding of stock ownership and the true purpose of business. Nor did I know much of the Bible and certainly had no comprehension of God’s ownership of all things. In many ways, I was in a fog about investing!
Little did I know those early encounters in business would set me on a path of discovering what God’s word says about how we are to manage his money, which would ultimately become the foundation upon which we built this company. All of our advisors share a similar story. Our view of Biblically Responsible Investing has grown from merely avoiding evil to proactively seeking out investments in exemplary companies who live out the Golden Rule in their business practices and endeavor to create blessing in the world. The more we learn about God’s word, the more we have come to understand investing as a sacramental act of worship.
Over the years, we have helped hundreds of families gain the clarity they need to plan well and make biblically-wise investment choices. This became our sole focus with our registration as an SEC Registered Investment Advisor and the creation of our True Wealth Solution™ and LightPoint Portfolios™ in 2010. BWC and our growing team of Certified Kingdom Advisors® are now on a mission to ignite a movement of Biblically Responsible Investing. We would love an opportunity to guide you on the pathway to building your dreams AND preserving your faith values. Now is the time to make your money matter - well done good and faithful servant!
➕ GET TO KNOW RICK LAYMON
Rick Laymon is the CEO/Visioneer of Beacon Wealth Consultants, Inc., which he founded in 1997 after spending 3 years at a large national firm. Rick earned his MBA from the College of William & Mary Mason School of Business, graduating magna cum laude. Rick is also a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and an Accredited Investment Fiduciary®. He was among the first advisors to be awarded the Certified Kingdom Advisor® by Kingdom Advisors Founder Ron Blue in 2004.
Rick works exclusively with the firm’s high net worth/high income ($500k minimum), business owner, and Legacy-minded clients. He also enjoys mentoring and teaching other advisors about his passion for Biblically Responsible Investing.
For fun, Rick loves to travel and has visited 47 states and at least a dozen countries; favorites being Italy and Spain. Away from the office, Rick enjoys outdoor activities, including boating, hiking, biking, and kayaking. He also loves live music and theatre and is currently learning to play the bass guitar. A few of his other favorite things are ethnic foods, good red wine, and interesting architecture.
Financial Planning and Investment Advisory services offered through Beacon Wealth Consultants, Inc. a registered investment adviser under the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Professional Designations
- Accredited Investment Fiduciary (AIF)
- Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA)
- CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER ®
- Certified Kingdom Advisor (CKA)
- Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Primary Location
302 Washington Avenue SW Roanoke VA 24016
Additional Locations
📍 114 Pennsylvania Ave. Winter Garden, FL 34787
📍 250 E. Beaver Ave Suite E-762 State College, PA 16801
📍 375 Main Avenue Northeast Hickory, NC 28601
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Meeting Options
- Video Conference
- In-Person
- Phone
Compensation Methods
- Fee Only
- Flat Fee
- Hourly Rate
- Percentage of Assets Managed
What to expect in the first meeting
Click the 'Book Intro Call' button above to schedule a complimentary introductory call. We'll get to know each other, and I'll listen to understand your unique story, circumstances, and goals so we can determine the best way to proceed. I look forward to speaking with you. Offers Investment Management
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About Beacon Wealth Consultants
For more than two decades we have helped hundreds of families around the country gain the clarity they need to plan wisely and make biblically-responsible investing choices. Using our three step True Wealth Solution™, you too can be on the path to building your dreams AND preserving your faith values.
Founded in 1997, Beacon Wealth Consultants, Inc. is a Fee-only wealth management firm designed to serve the unique planning and asset management needs of Christian families, family-owned businesses, trusts and organizations. Beacon Wealth Consultants is a leading national provider of Biblically Responsible Investing (BRI) solutions.
THE TRUE WEALTH SOLUTION™
✅ REQUEST A MEETING: The introductory Vision Clarifier™ meeting is designed to clarify and understand each client’s unique concerns, values, passions, and dreams.
✅ TRUE WEALTH SOLUTION™: The True Wealth Solution™ helps you get crystal clear on your current financial position and outlines a simple action plan that will help you accomplish your God-given goals.
✅ INVEST ACCORDING TO YOUR VALUES: Have peace of mind knowing that through our LightPoint Portfolios™ you are investing in companies you can be proud to own - without sacrificing long-term returns.
Financial Planning and Advisory services offered through Beacon Wealth Consultants, Inc., an Investment Adviser registered with the US Securities and Exchange Commission. Education
College of William and Mary – Raymond A. Mason School of Business MBA, Revolutionary Leader | University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign BA
Volunteer Experience
Chairman of the Board, Blue Ridge Women's Center
Hobbies and Interests
- Church
- Family
- Hiking
- Music
- Reading
- Theater
- Traveling
- Wine
Who We Serve
- Baby Boomers
- Business Owners
- Christians
- Corporate Executives
- Couples
- Dual Income Family
- Gen X
- Investors
- Living in Retirement
- Parents