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Faces
of Agape Wealth
2575 Pass Rd., Ste. E, Biloxi 228.333.5683 | www.agapewealth.com
When you meet Heidi Ardis, founder and CEO of Agape Wealth in Biloxi she comes across less like a financial professional but more like someone who has figured out what truly matters while helping people retire with confidence. Her passion is less about spreadsheets and market volatility and much more about gratitude, generosity, and guiding people into a future they can genuinely enjoy.
And January feels like the perfect moment for that conversation. A new year tends
to shift attention toward priorities and purpose, and for Ardis and her husband, Chief Operations Officer Clinton Ardis, that reflection always circles back to the same foundation, faith, family, and investing in people—not merely portfolios.
“People spend a lot of time focusing on
what’s missing,” Ardis said. “We try to help people recognize the blessings right in front of them.” That mindset shapes everything Agape Wealth does, from income strategies to helping clients make informed choices throughout retirement.
But the Ardis’ story began long before finance. The couple, who met in high school, have been together for 25 years. They built their lives on the Gulf Coast and eventually discovered a calling after a loss that few young couples are prepared to face.
When Clinton Ardis’ father passed away, the couple—both only 22 at the time— turned to a financial adviser for help. That adviser mishandled the inheritance, leaving the family with economic consequences that felt both personal and preventable. Ardis said experiences like theirs happen far more
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