New York Stock Exchange Opening Bell with Inspire   

July 17, 2024

NYC, NY– July 17, 2024 – CFD Companies President, Brent Owens, was invited by the Inspire ETF team to join them in ringing the closing bell at the New York Stock Exchange. Owens is nearly a regular bell ringer, as this was his second time taking part in the ringing of the closing bell, after having previously participated with Timothy Plan in ringing the opening bell. However, this time offered a different fulfillment for Owens. 

“On previous occasions, I have been able to share this exciting experience with my wife. She and I still talk about how surreal it can be, as we both work in the industry. However, this time I was able to bring my son, Bailey, with me. He is just 24-years-old, but he is now a part of our firm, working in the money management division. While it is hard for me to fully grasp where all the time has gone, it was awesome to see Bailey’s eagerness to take part in such a symbolic event of the industry in which he now works.” 

CFD Companies have many independent financial advisers who are passionate about helping their clients make certain their investment portfolios are aligned with the moral sensitivities of their faith. Inspire is home to a suite of biblically responsible ETFs, designed to empower investors to participate in market returns without compromising the values they hold most dear.  


About CFD Companies


CFD Companies is home to a fully independent Broker/Dealer and RIA that believe individuals are best served by a financial professional who possesses the freedom to implement personalized planning and investment strategies. The CFD Companies operate on the premise that an adviser’s Broker/Dealer and RIA should act as a partner and resource network, empowering adviser-client relationships through trust, innovative support and a shared commitment to mutual growth.  

While others operate in cliché, CFD operates in commitment. To learn more about that commitment and the future of your business in partnership with CFD, reach out to us below. 



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