Stewarding Your Legacy

A different approach to wealth management—one rooted in thoughtful planning,
trusted relationships, and the belief that wealth is ultimately something to steward.

Wealth Stewardship Planning Wealth Is About More Than Investments.

At Stella Maris Wealth, we believe wealth is more than what you accumulate. It is a resource to be managed wisely, used purposefully, and ultimately stewarded for those who matter most.

Our approach brings investment management, tax planning, risk management, retirement planning, and estate and legacy planning together under one comprehensive philosophy: Wealth Stewardship.

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Grow

Grow

Investment Management

Disciplined investing designed to help you pursue your long-term goals.

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Optimize

Optimize

Tax Planning

Helping improve tax efficiency through thoughtful planning and coordination.

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Protect

Protect

Risk Management

Helping safeguard your family, assets, and financial future.

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Prepare

Prepare

Retirement Planning

Building confidence for retirement and life's major transitions.

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Steward

Steward

Estate & Legacy Planning

Helping align your wealth with the legacy you hope to leave.

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Who We Serve

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We serve individuals and families navigating important seasons of life and seeking thoughtful, personal financial guidance.

Families

Families

Building and preserving wealth across generations.

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Retirees & Pre-Retirees

Retirees & Pre-Retirees

Creating confidence around income, longevity, and life's next chapter.

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Widows & Women Navigating Life Changes

Widows & Women Navigating Life Changes

Thoughtful guidance through seasons of change.

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Business Owners & Professionals

Business Owners & Professionals

Coordinating personal wealth with business, career, and legacy goals.

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Why Stella Maris Wealth Wealth Management Built on
Wisdom, Purpose, and Care.

Money touches every part of life. The decisions you make today can shape not only your financial future, but the lives of those you love and the legacy you leave behind.

At Stella Maris Wealth, we believe financial advice should be personal—not transactional. As a fiduciary advisor, I seek to understand the people, priorities, and purpose behind the numbers so that your financial plan can serve the life you want to live.

Faith. Integrity. Relationships.

These values shape how I serve every client.

Meet Katrina Whitlinger<br/>

Meet Katrina Whitlinger

Founder & Wealth Advisor

Katrina Whitlinger is the Founder of Stella Maris Wealth and serves as Investment Manager, Financial Planner, and trusted advisor to individuals and families seeking thoughtful guidance through life’s financial decisions.

With more than 15 years of experience in finance and financial services, Katrina helps clients integrate investment management, retirement planning, tax planning, and legacy planning into a coordinated strategy aligned with their goals and values.

Her approach is grounded in the belief that financial planning is ultimately about purpose and legacy. Wealth is a tool to care for those you love, support the causes you value, and leave a meaningful impact that extends beyond your lifetime. That is stewardship.

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clients nationwide

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Client StoriesWhat Our Clients Say


"My wife began working with Katrina several years before I did, and after seeing how thoughtfully she managed our family's investments and approached our financial goals, I entrusted my own retirement assets to her. Katrina built a well-diversified portfolio that gave me greater confidence in my overall investment strategy. She also took the time to model different retirement income scenarios, helping me better understand how my plan might respond to different market conditions and giving me the confidence to accept an early retirement package.

Today, my wife and I are building our dream home on 25 acres of land with a pond—something we had hoped to achieve for many years. Katrina has been an important part of helping us plan toward that goal through disciplined investment management and thoughtful financial planning. I have recommended her to many friends and colleagues because I believe she genuinely cares about helping families pursue their financial goals with confidence.


Latham & Melanie N.

Greenville, SC


The individuals quoted above are current clients of Stella Maris Wealth. No compensation was provided for these testimonials.


"Katrina stands out for her exceptional communication and truly personalized approach. Rather than simply reviewing my investments, she takes the time to understand my long-term goals and my family's needs, helping ensure that each recommendation aligns with what matters most to me. Her proactive guidance and transparent advice have been invaluable throughout our time working together. I consistently leave our meetings feeling informed, confident, and better prepared to make informed financial decisions.


Jennifer & James K.

Upstate South Carolina


The individuals quoted above are current clients of Stella Maris Wealth. No compensation was provided for these testimonials.


"We have known Katrina since the beginning of her career in wealth management. Her attention to detail and caring spirit are what drew us to her and what continues to make her such a special, trusted advisor and friend. She has consistently provided knowledgeable and thoughtful guidance concerning our portfolio and retirement income strategy. She has a heart of gold and wants nothing more than to serve her clients well.”


Rod & Lisa T.


The individuals quoted above are current clients of Stella Maris Wealth. No compensation was provided for these testimonials.


"My wife and I have been working with Katrina for the past two years, and we couldn't be happier with the experience. She has helped us develop and manage our portfolio, but she has also taken the time to ensure we truly understand our options and which financial vehicles would best fit our family's needs.

What really sets Katrina apart is her honesty, thoroughness, and genuine care for her clients. She never makes us feel like we're just another account or number. Instead, she takes the time to listen, explain things clearly, and make thoughtful recommendations based on what's best for our family.

Katrina treats my wife and me like we're part of her own family, and that level of trust and personal attention means a lot to us. We're incredibly grateful for her guidance and would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, trustworthy, and caring financial advisor.


Lenny & Rosalina D.


The individuals quoted above are current clients of Stella Maris Wealth. No compensation was provided for these testimonials.

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