What happens when growth changes a company?

We’ve all seen it—your favorite restaurant expands and suddenly the quality slips. The connection feels lost. But does growing always mean losing what made you special?

At Root, we think about growth differently. We use “anti-goals” to define what we never want to become, with checks in place so expansion never overshadows client experience or team wellbeing.

That’s why we recently lowered our minimum investment from $2M to $1M. It wasn’t a quick decision. It came after expanding our team to ensure service stays exceptional. Like Patagonia, we measure success by more than profit. For us, it’s about advisor engagement, client satisfaction, and building a place where our team wakes up energized to serve.

If you’re curious how companies can grow without losing their soul, we’d love to hear what brands you feel most connected to and why.

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Ari Taublieb, CFP ®, MBA is the Chief Growth Officer of Root Financial Partners and a Fiduciary Financial Planner specializing in helping clients retire early with confidence.