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Protecting Life: Inspire’s Multi-Year Engagement Leads Costco to Avoid Abortion Pill Sales
Engagement
Aug 20, 2025
After sustained pressure from shareholders and citizens, Costco says it has no current intention to seek certification to dispense mifepristone.
Tim Schwarzenberger
Advancing Civil Liberties: Inspire’s De-Banking Engagement Successes and the New Executive Order
Engagement
Aug 19, 2025
Inspire reports on corporate engagement at PNC, Regions, Western Alliance, and others as landmark federal action reinforces progress
Tim Schwarzenberger
Inspire Makes Inc. 5000 List for Sixth Year in A Row
Headline
Aug 15, 2025
For the sixth year in a row, Inspire Impact Group, the parent company of faith-based investing industry leader, Inspire Investing, has made the Inc. 5000 list.
Molly Blakeman
Inspire Investing and Inspire Advisors Both Ranked Among America’s Top RIAs for 2025 by Financial Advisor Magazine
Headline
Jul 31, 2025
Inspire Advisors came in at #249 out of 366 firms, while Inspire Investing came in at #155.
Molly Blakeman
Promoting Fairness: DEI Policy Wins at Zions and East West Bank, and Viewpoint Diversity Progress at Webster Bank
Engagement
Jun 26, 2025
These victories signal a growing shift in corporate America toward fairness and away from ideologically driven policies.
Tim Schwarzenberger
Inspire Included in USA Today and Statista’s 2025 List of Best Financial Advisory Firms
Headline
May 21, 2025
We’re pleased to announce that Inspire Investing has been recognized in the 2025 edition of USA Today and Statista’s Best Financial Advisory Firms list.
Molly Blakeman
Inspire Investing Wins ‘Best Places to Work in Idaho’ Award
Headline
May 21, 2025
 Inspire Investing was recently awarded 2nd place in Idaho 2025 for small employers by the Best Places to Work in Idaho® organization.
Molly Blakeman
Inspire Investing Ranks #218 in Financial Times “Americas’ Fastest-Growing Companies 2025”
Headline
May 19, 2025
 Inspire Investing, the world’s largest provider of faith-based ETFs, was named to The Financial Times’ list of “The Americas’ Fastest Growing Companies 2025.”
Molly Blakeman
Long-Term Capital Market Assumptions and Strategic Portfolio Allocations, 2025
Investing
May 5, 2025
Each year, the Inspire Investment Management Team analyzes historical return, risk, and correlation statistics for different asset classes and then formulate assumptions based on current market conditions.
Darrell Jayroe, CFA, CFP, CKA
Shareholder Engagement: Mastercard to Distance Itself from GARM and Censorship Concerns
Engagement
Apr 16, 2025
Mastercard agrees to public statement affirming that its marketing decisions are made independently, with no involvement from third parties.
Tim Schwarzenberger
Where Do We Draw the Line?
Investing
Apr 15, 2025
Perfectionism can be a heavy burden.
Daniel Mastrolonardo
Inspire Investing and Allies Challenge De-Banking: US Bank Resolution Filed & Idaho Law Victory
Engagement
Apr 9, 2025
Inspire Investing and its coalition partners are pushing back against politicized de-banking.
Tim Schwarzenberger
Inspire Expands Pornography Screening Category
Investing
Apr 4, 2025
Inspire Insight will now screen for sexually explicit content, applications, and services.
Chris Hubbard
Inc. Names Inspire to its 2025 List of Fastest-Growing Private Companies in the Rocky Mountains
Headline
Apr 3, 2025
The Inspire Impact Group includes Inspire Investing, a world leader in faith-based investing, Inspire Advisors, a Christian RIA platform, and faith-based screening technology, Inspire Insight.
Molly Blakeman
Engagement Report: Walmart and Kroger Take Steps to Avoid Selling Mifepristone After Inspire Investing’s Advocacy
Engagement
Mar 12, 2025
Pro-life investors celebrate progress as Inspire Investing’s efforts encourage Walmart and Kroger to steer clear of abortion pill distribution.
Tim Schwarzenberger
David vs. Goliath: Faith-Based and “ESG-Skeptic” Investors Take a Stand at Apple’s Annual Shareholder Meeting
Engagement
Feb 26, 2025
Inspire Investing and our coalition partners made history at Apple’s annual shareholder meeting
Tim Schwarzenberger
How Trump’s Policy Agenda Could Benefit Biblically Responsible Investors
Investing
Jan 30, 2025
President Trump’s 2025 agenda has provided a rare and compelling alignment with the principles of biblically responsible investing.
Robert Netzly
Meta Ends Controversial Censorship Amid Faith-Based Investor Pressure
Engagement
Jan 10, 2025
Our resolution was not just a symbolic act but a call for Meta to reconsider its role as a platform for free expression
Robert Netzly
Faith-Based Investors Celebrate Walmart’s Advance Into Post-DEI World
Engagement
Dec 4, 2024
This decision represents more than just a corporate policy shift; it’s a victory for the Biblically Responsible Investing (BRI) movement and a testament to the power of faith-driven stewardship.
Robert Netzly
Inspire mobilizes investors to urge Fortune 1000 companies to avoid dangerous DEI policies
Engagement
Oct 31, 2024
After 49 members of Congress and several activist organizations sent letters asking Fortune 1000 companies to “defend” DEI values, Inspire Investing worked with Alliance Defending Freedom to organize a response.
Tim Schwarzenberger
Inspire Investing Hits $3 Billion AUM
Headline
Oct 9, 2024
Inspire Investing, the world’s largest faith-based ETF provider (as of 9/30/24), is excited to announce it has reached the significant milestone of $3 billion in assets under management (AUM).
Molly Blakeman
State Treasurers Stand with Inspire Investing to Keep Abortion Drugs Out of Costco, Walmart, and Other Retailers
Engagement
Sep 20, 2024
Fourteen state treasurers and financial officers from across the nation have joined us in the campaign to urge Costco, Walmart, Kroger, Albertsons, and McKesson to stay out of the abortion drug business.
Robert Netzly
Inspire Investing Statement on SEC Settlement
Sep 19, 2024
Inspire Investing is pleased to have resolved the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) inquiry into our historical screening policies and procedures.
Molly Blakeman
Inspire Investing Receives Perfect Score for Proxy Voting Behavior for Second Consecutive Year
Engagement
Aug 27, 2024
According to a recent report by the Committee to Unleash Prosperity, Inspire Investing’s score earned them an “A” grade compared to the “C” average among funds in the study.
Molly Blakeman
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