Over 1,000 families helped since 2011

Build your financial legacy.

Financial planning for you and your generations

Joe Garrisi was recognized by Forbes as a Best-In-State Top Financial Security Professional in 2024 and 2025. These recognitions were awarded based on data as of December 31 of the preceding years and reflect Joe Garrisi’s individual achievements during his prior affiliation with another firm.

This recognition is not indicative of current or future performance and should not be construed as an endorsement of any particular advisory firm.

Joe Garrisi

Founder & Wealth Advisor

What our clients say

Testimonials were provided by individuals who were clients of the advisor while affiliated with a prior firm. These testimonials reflect the experiences of those clients during that time period and may not be representative of the experience of future clients of Inspire Advisors, LLC. No compensation was provided in exchange for these testimonials and are not indicative of future performance.

We start with your plan, not particular products. And the best plans are built backwards.

How does it work?

Where is your financial plan taking you?

A 401k, an investment account, tax deductions, an insurance policy those are helpful tools, not a plan.

Where is your financial plan taking you?

A 401k, an investment account, tax deductions, an insurance policy those are helpful tools, not a plan.

We start with your plan, not particular products. And the best plans are built backwards.

How does it work?

Look at where you are

We help you paint your financial big picture.

What do you have, owe, and manage? How does it all fit together?

Assets

Debt

Cash flow

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Identify where you want to go

We work with you to define clear financial targets so you know exactly what you're working toward.

What do you want your legacy to be?

Retirement

Estate

Business

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Put together options to get you there

No templates. No one-size-fits-all solutions.

We build a personalized plan that adapts over time to keep you on track.

Investments

Tax Strategies

Insurance

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We serve families and professionals who want a plan built around their values.

Christian families

Productive Christian households aligning financial stewardship with Kingdom values

Military families

Current and former military families navigating benefits, transitions, and long-term financial strategy

Business owners

Entrepreneurs and executives looking to grow and protect the value they’ve built

Wealthy families

High net-worth families seeking personalized wealth management and generational planning

Choose the engagement level that fits your needs.

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Insurance
& Estate Planning

Focused protection and legacy planning

Life insurance planning

Disability insurance planning

Long-term care planning

Estate planning strategies

Risk and protection review

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Fee Only Planning*

Comprehensive planning guidance for a flat fee

Full financial position assessment

Investment planning

Tax strategy and optimization

Retirement planning

Estate planning integration

Flat annual fee structure

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Comprehensive Planning

End-to-end financial planning with ongoing investment management

Full financial position assessment

Investment planning and portfolio management

Tax strategy and optimization

Retirement planning

Estate planning integration

*A Fee-Based Financial Planning Engagement is typically a one-time or limited-term engagement. The planning engagement can be renewed with a newly signed agreement. See our Form ADV Part 2A Brochure and the Financial Planning Services Client Agreement for full details regarding the engagement, its terms, and conditions.

The Fee-Based Financial Planning Services generally do not include ongoing implementation or continuous monitoring services. If you decide to implement any of the recommendations made in your financial plan, you may work with your Advisor to do so through Inspire Advisors, LLC or you may elect to implement the recommendations at any other financial institution of your choosing.

Meet the team

Green Fern

Joe Garrisi

Founder & Wealth Management Advisor

Green Fern

Joe Garrisi

Founder & Wealth Management Advisor

Michael R Moore II

Wealth Management Advisor

Michael R Moore II

Wealth Management Advisor

Ashley Totino

Director of Client Services

Ashley Totino

Director of Client Services

Lydia G Garrisi

Marketing & Admin Assistant

Lydia G Garrisi

Marketing & Admin Assistant

Let's plan your future. Backwards.

Joe Garrisi

Founder & Wealth Advisor

Build your financial legacy.

Visit our Client Relationship Summary (Form CRS) for information about advisory services.

Joseph Orrin Garrisi, Michael R Moore II, and Ashley E Totino use Backwards Planning Financial as a marketing name for doing business as representatives of Inspire Advisors, LLC. Backwards Planning Financial is not a registered investment adviser, broker-dealer, insurance agency, or federal savings bank.

Investment advisory services are offered through Inspire Advisors, LLC, a Registered Investment Advisor registered with the SEC. The firm only transacts business in states where it is properly registered or is excluded or exempted from registration requirements. Registration as an investment advisor does not constitute an endorsement of the firm by securities regulators nor does it indicate that the advisor has attained a particular level of skill or ability. Availability varies by state. Licensing and regulatory details apply as listed.

For more details, please review our Form ADV Part 2A Brochure.

Financial planning recommendations are individualized and do not guarantee future results. Investing involves risk, including the possible loss of principal. Tax and estate planning discussions are provided for planning purposes only and do not constitute legal or tax advice. Clients should consult their attorney and tax professional regarding their specific circumstances. 

Copyright © 2026 Inspire Advisors, LLC. All rights reserved.

Let's plan your future. Backwards.

Joe Garrisi

Founder & Wealth Advisor

Build your financial legacy.

Visit our Client Relationship Summary (Form CRS) for information about advisory services.

Joseph Orrin Garrisi, Michael R Moore II, and Ashley E Totino use Backwards Planning Financial as a marketing name for doing business as representatives of Inspire Advisors, LLC. Backwards Planning Financial is not a registered investment adviser, broker-dealer, insurance agency, or federal savings bank.

Investment advisory services are offered through Inspire Advisors, LLC, a Registered Investment Advisor registered with the SEC. The firm only transacts business in states where it is properly registered or is excluded or exempted from registration requirements. Registration as an investment advisor does not constitute an endorsement of the firm by securities regulators nor does it indicate that the advisor has attained a particular level of skill or ability. Availability varies by state. Licensing and regulatory details apply as listed.

For more details, please review our Form ADV Part 2A Brochure.

Financial planning recommendations are individualized and do not guarantee future results. Investing involves risk, including the possible loss of principal. Tax and estate planning discussions are provided for planning purposes only and do not constitute legal or tax advice. Clients should consult their attorney and tax professional regarding their specific circumstances. 

Copyright © 2026 Inspire Advisors, LLC. All rights reserved.