Privatized Banking for Small Business in Tampa, FL

I was introduced to the Infinite Banking Concept when a friend recommended that I read Nelson Nash’s book "Becoming Your Own Banker.” I was amazed at how it worked. I eventually reached out to Dave at Downstream Wealth. He took the time to help me understand IBC in a way that was faithful to the way Nelson presented it in the book, and Dave designed a policy that tailored to my needs. I already had a Whole Life policy, but it was not a designed for IBC. It's been amazing how well my policy has aligned with my goal of eliminating the need for traditional banks. Downstream prioritized education and understanding before jumping into my first IBC policy. It can seem scary because you really do have to change the way you think.

I thank God I learned about this concept early in my career, so I didn't have as much of the outside noise and "unlearning" to do before taking the leap. I've been spending the last 5 years capitalizing my policy and now it's getting to the fun part where I’m able to truly be the banker in my life. I am confident in my future financial security, and thankful I won’t be paying hundreds of thousands of dollars in interest to traditional banks and lenders. I’m thankful there are honest and transparent guys like Dave and Chad at Downstream Wealth when so many agents use IBC as a marketing and sales concept. I recommend them 10,000%!!!

I wish I had known Infinite banking existed many years ago! Once Dave and Chad at Downstream Wealth explained it, it made SO much sense. This approach to growing wealth and achieving financial freedom resonated with me from the start. I wanted a way to build wealth that I could access when needed and eventually pass on to the next generation-without being beholden to traditional financial institutions.

Dave and Chad were friendly, professional, and patient, walking me through every step and answering all my questions about how the system works. They helped me set up a policy tailored to my goals within my budget, always being encouraging and transparent throughout the process.

Now, the system is working exactly as they described. I’m excited to see my policy grow into a powerful tool for achieving financial independence for me and my family. Infinite Banking has given me control, liquidity, and the ability to grow my wealth tax-advantaged, all while protecting my legacy. I would highly recommend Downstream Wealth to anyone exploring how to be financially independent and who wants to protect their wealth. This is a strategy that truly puts you in control of your financial future.

I was tired of thinking about the word “retirement” and had this gnawing feeling that the typical plans offered to the public were not in OUR best interests. It’s a business, just like everything else. We all want to work smarter, not harder and who doesn’t want to retire as young as possible? I had invested in so many ways…did the Roth IRA having money pulled from my check, then decided to just stop that and take my “post tax” money and purchase gold, then silver, crypto, cash, and then finally just had a little of everything to diversify with no real direction because I just don’t trust the “system”. Met up with one of my mentor/family friends who told me about Infinite Banking Concept. Ahhh WHAT?? Hearing that I could be my own “bank” sounded appealing. We know banks are profitable because they collect our interest and compound our money.

And, now I was able to have what they had, but not only that, I could keep reusing my money over and over without giving up the growth, then I could pass it on to my kids and future generations. WHAT?!?! Impossible. Nope! These are just a few of the IBC benefits. I reached out to Downstream and the rest is history. It is SO COMFORTING knowing that my family will be set financially for generations to come. I review my plans and goals with them regularly about my finances and it’s SO exciting to see where we are five years in and what our future looks like. It’s a brilliant concept that not enough people know about, and it works! No more money stress this side!

I tried for years to grasp the Infinite Banking Concept but found myself more confused by the videos I watched on social media and what other people told me. When I started working with Downstream, they patiently explained IBC, gave me helpful resources to really learn what it is, and finally removed my confusion. They repeated over and over – “IBC is a PROCESS, not a PRODUCT.” I kept thinking of it as an investment which is why I struggled for so long to comprehend what was actually going on. They encouraged me to reread Nelson Nash’s “Becoming Your Own Banker,” and it finally made sense to me! Once it finally clicked, I was ready to go. After more than 7 years, my family has 5 IBC policies. As we took control of--and leveraged more and more of our savings--we had to keep expanding our system. We’ve used our policies for down payments, taxes, investments, home improvements, and even vacations! We’re IBCers for life, and our kids already have a huge head start! Thank you, Chad and Dave!

Working with Downstream was a seamless experience from start to finish. They took the time to listen to my needs and goals, and designed policies that have given me peace of mind. Their expertise, responsiveness, and attention to detail were truly impressive. I highly recommend them to anyone seeking knowledgeable and trustworthy Authorized Infinite Banking Practitioners.

I was initially drawn to the Infinite Banking Concept out of a desire for more control over my finances and to find an alternative to traditional savings and investment strategies. Downstream Wealth made the process easy to understand by walking me through every step and tailoring the plan to my family’s goals. 

Before getting started, I had concerns about how the policies worked and whether it was too good to be true, but they answered all my questions clearly and with transparency. Since implementing Infinite Banking, my experience has been very positive—I’ve gained a better understanding of how to use my money strategically and have already started leveraging my policy for opportunities. 

The biggest benefits have been the ability to grow my wealth while still having access to capital when I need it, along with peace of mind knowing I’m building a long-term financial foundation. I would definitely recommend Downstream Wealth to others looking for a smarter and more flexible way to manage their money.