Strategus (in factions) is all about the greater good. It's communism and you pool your troops, resources, gold and equipment for the greater good of your faction.
Anders, yes this is strat is more important to have active members who are doing things (equipping small armies for trade), at the same time, this early on, it's still important to consolidate resources and have one or two "strong" armies who can either hold a fief, or go out on longer trade runs.
This guy doesn't sound like he's cut out for a faction if he's only worried about his own self.