What Kingdom Advisors does

Kingdom Advisors is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit professional association, founded in 2003 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, that certifies, trains, and connects Christian financial advisors in the United States and Canada. The organization operates the Certified Kingdom Advisor (CKA) designation, delivered through a 20-module, 95-video-lesson online certificate program administered in partnership with Indiana Wesleyan University, followed by a $199 proctored exam and a $50 application reviewed by a Certification Review Board. Its core technology stack centers on the FaithFi consumer platform (mobile app, website, and the Faith & Finance radio program reaching 1.5 million weekly listeners) and the Kingdom Advisors mobile app, which together route Christian consumers searching for values-aligned advisors to a searchable CKA directory.

The business model combines recurring membership dues ($360/year for professional members, $100/year for emerging advisors with five or fewer years in the industry), one-time certification and education fees ($999 for the CKA program for existing members, $1,359 bundle including membership, $199 exam, $50 application), a high-touch Champions tier at a $10,000/year suggested donation, event revenue (annual Redeeming Money conference, Champions Forum, Canada regional events, Quarterly Economic Review webinars), and a multi-tiered sponsorship program featuring enterprise financial-services partners such as Ameriprise (Title Sponsor, ~10,500 advisors), Blue Trust (Platinum, ~$60B AUA), GuideStone, Inspire Investing, Crossmark, Eventide, and DLP Capital. Distribution is hybrid: B2C consumer demand is generated through FaithFi media and the CKA directory, while B2B advisor acquisition is driven by community-led growth (3,500+ members, 200+ monthly Study Groups), event-driven engagement, and channel partnerships with 50+ large financial firms and 10+ Christian universities.

The organization operates with a small staff of 11-50 employees, holds ECFA accreditation, and serves a stated total addressable market of 650,000+ Americans working in financial services and $22.4 trillion in investable wealth held by U.S. Christian church members. Recent strategic emphasis has been on Canada expansion, university pipeline development via the Ron Blue Institute, and ecosystem buildout through FaithFi and the Champions Forum.

Name

Kingdom Advisors

Legal name

Kingdom Advisors, Inc.

Website

https://kingdomadvisors.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Kingdom Advisors is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit association that certifies, trains, and connects 3,500+ Christian financial advisors across the U.S. and Canada via the Certified Kingdom Advisor designation, online education, community programs, and the FaithFi consumer media platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Atlanta

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Professional Membership: Annual membership providing access to training, community, digital resources, study groups, and networking with industry leaders. Includes access to Kingdom Advisors app, 1,300+ resources, and quarterly economic review webcasts.
2. Emerging Advisor Membership: Reduced-price annual membership for advisors with 5 years or less in the industry, offering same benefits as professional membership at $100/year.
3. CKA Educational Program: Online university-based certificate course (95 video lessons, 20 modules, case studies) delivered in partnership with Indiana Wesleyan University. $999 for members, $1,359 bundle with membership. Approved for 28 hours of CE credit.
4. CKA Exam Fee: $199 proctored online exam (100 multiple-choice questions plus case study) with up to 5 hours to complete. Must be taken within 90 days of registration.
5. CKA Application Fee: $50 application fee for certification after passing exam, including review by Certification Review Board.
6. Champions Forum: Premium two-day destination event for Kingdom Advisors Champions ($10,000/year suggested donation), includes Mastermind program, exclusive events, and leadership development.
7. Canada Regional Events: One-day regional conferences in Canada (e.g., Calgary May 26, 2026) connecting Canadian advisors for networking and training.
8. Sponsorship Programs: Range of sponsorship levels providing benefits at annual conference and throughout the year for product/service providers and ministries.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels15 records

Core offering

Kingdom Advisors is a non-profit professional association that issues the Certified Kingdom Advisor (CKA) designation and delivers a multi-channel ecosystem of training, certification, community and advocacy for Christian financial advisors. It generates consumer demand via its FaithFi media ministry and connects members to clients, large firms, universities, ministries, and values-aligned product/service providers.

Product overview

Kingdom Advisors is a professional association and certification body serving the Christian financial industry. The organization offers a multi-product ecosystem centered on the Certified Kingdom Advisor (CKA) designation, which includes the CKA Educational Program (20-module online course with 95 video lessons), Core Training for Canadian advisors, and a CKA Directory for matching advisors with clients. Key products include the Kingdom Advisors App (iOS/Android) for member access to community and resources, the FaithFi consumer media ministry (radio broadcasts, app, digital content), and various professional development offerings including Study Groups (monthly peer forums), the annual Redeeming Money Conference, Champions Forum (leadership program), Canada Regional Events, and Quarterly Economic Review Webinars. The organization also maintains a Digital Experts Library with 1,300+ resources and a Product & Service Provider Network connecting advisors with values-aligned industry partners.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Certified Kingdom Advisor (CKA): Industry-recognized designation for Christian financial professionals who have demonstrated competence in integrating biblical wisdom with financial advice. Available in disciplines including Financial Planner, Investment Professional, Insurance Professional, Accountant, and Lawyer.
• FaithFi
• Redeeming Money
• Champions Forum
• Study Groups

Products and services

• Professional Membership Annual subscription membership for individual Christian financial professionals providing access to training resources, study groups, community discussion, digital experts library, and networking with industry peers across the U.S. and Canada.
• Emerging Advisor Membership Discounted annual membership tier for financial professionals with five years or less industry experience, offering the same benefits as Professional Membership at a reduced annual rate.
• CKA Educational Program Online self-paced certificate course with 20 modules and 95 video lessons covering biblical financial advice topics including worldview, wisdom, generosity, financial lifestyle, life planning, decision making, wealth transfer, and client conversations. Approved for 28 hours of CE credit and required to sit for the CKA exam.
• CKA Exam and Application Proctored online certification exam with 100 multiple-choice questions and a case study, followed by a certification application reviewed by the Certification Review Board to award the Certified Kingdom Advisor (CKA) designation.
• FaithFi Consumer Media Ministry Consumer-facing media ministry providing the Faith & Finance radio program (1.5 million weekly listeners), FaithFi app and website with biblical financial content, and a searchable CKA directory that drives demand to certified advisors.
• CKA Directory / Find a CKA Searchable online directory enabling Christian individuals and families to locate Certified Kingdom Advisors by discipline (financial planning, investment, insurance, accounting, legal) and geographic location.
• Kingdom Advisors App Mobile application for iOS and Android giving members access to community discussion groups, client tools, advisor resources, study group materials, and connections to the broader Kingdom Advisors professional network.
• Study Groups Monthly interactive peer forums led by Certified Kingdom Advisors that cover biblical financial advice, client conversations, and practice management topics, providing CE credit and ongoing professional development to members.
• Redeeming Money Annual Conference Annual premier industry conference bringing together thousands of Christian financial advisors, sponsors, and industry leaders for worship, professional training, networking, and continuing education.
• Champions Forum Two-day destination leadership event for Kingdom Advisors Champions providing mastermind groups, peer interaction, curated programming, and specialized learning activities for top-tier members.
• Canada Regional Events One-day regional conferences held across Canada connecting Canadian Christian financial advisors for networking, training, and continuing education credit in faith-aligned financial advice.
• Quarterly Economic Review Webinar Live quarterly webinar series featuring faith-based commentary on economic trends and investment markets, available to Kingdom Advisors members as part of their membership benefits.
• Digital Experts Library Digital resource library with over 1,300 resources and client tools, plus curated content from more than 130 Christian financial professionals, providing members with ongoing faith-aligned practice support.
• Kingdom Advisors Core Training (Canada) Online self-directed certificate course for Canadian financial advisors with 20 modules and 95 video lessons covering stewardship, generosity, charitable giving, debt, taxes, insurance, retirement, and wealth transfer; approved for 24 hours of Canadian CE credit (CFP, QAFP, CLU, CHS, PFA).
• Product and Service Provider Network Curated network of vetted industry partners connecting members with values-aligned custodians, advisory platforms, technology providers, investment managers, financial planning consultants, and charitable giving solutions.

Quantifiable outcome

• 35% higher client growth rates for advisors focusing on target markets
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

33 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Ameriprise FinancialcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTitle Sponsor with approximately 10,500 financial advisors nationwide. Ameriprise supports faith-focused advisors and has firm-based virtual Study Groups (Southeast, Midwest, Northwest, Mid-Atlantic regions). Partnership attracts faith-focused advisors to the firm.
• Blue TrustcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum Sponsor with nearly $60 billion assets under advisement, serving more than 11,000 clients across 50 states with 19 offices. Blue Trust advisors apply biblical wisdom and technical expertise to help clients make wise financial decisions.
• Crossmark Global InvestmentscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerGold Sponsor and faith-based investment firm creating values-based investment strategies for over 30 years. Founded in 1987, headquartered in Houston, Texas. Equips financial intermediaries to align client wealth with convictions.
• DLP CapitalmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerGold Sponsor - impact-driven private real estate investment firm helping accredited investors strengthen financial legacies while transforming lives. Addresses attainable housing crisis and loneliness epidemic.
• Eventide Asset ManagementmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerGold Sponsor - Boston-based investment adviser pursuing 'investing that makes the world rejoice.' Founded in 2008, serves individuals, financial advisors, and institutions seeking high-performing investments creating global common good.
• GuideStone FundscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerGold Sponsor and largest faith-based mutual fund family with more than $20 billion in assets under management. Builds investment solutions for investors meeting financial goals while investing according to Christian values.
• Inspire InvestingcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerGold Sponsor and largest provider of Christian ETFs using Inspire Impact Score methodology to rate companies on biblical values alignment. Enables advisors to ensure faith-based investor alignment.
• JumpmajorTechnology or IntegrationGold Sponsor - #1 AI solution for advisors trusted by 20,000 advisors and leading enterprise IBDs, RIAs, and FIs. Saves advisors 5-15 hrs/week on meeting admin, delivers AI-powered growth insights with 97% customer support rating.
• LifeWise AcademyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSilver Sponsor - Released Time Religious Instruction program providing Bible-based character education to public school students. Supports advisors in faith-based community.
• Mosaic WealthminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSilver Sponsor - Wealth management firm blending financial expertise with personal relationships to help clients achieve significance, not just balance sheets.
• National Christian FoundationcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSilver Sponsor for over four decades. Comes alongside advisors guiding Christian clients through tax-smart, faith-filled giving with creative solutions and expansive network.
• OneAscentmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerSilver Sponsor offering faith-aligned independent advisor platform with Preferred Future process, empowering advisors to gain freedom, grow business, and impact Kingdom.
• The Tebow Group (TTG)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerSilver Sponsor focused on enhancing marketing processes, reducing non-client tasks via AI automation, and integrating faith-based private investments into model portfolios.
• WaterStonemajorGTM or Marketing PartnerSilver Sponsor - Christian foundation assisting givers, advisors and ministries since 1980 with comprehensive plans for sharing resources. Expertise in non-cash assets like real estate, business interests, oil, gas, and agricultural commodities.
• Ron Blue InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partner providing university-based CKA Educational Program through Indiana Wesleyan University. The Ron Blue Institute also partners with Christian colleges to integrate biblical financial principles into degree programs.
• Indiana Wesleyan UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partner administering CKA Educational Program online. Provides academic rigor and certificate of completion for those eligible to sit for CKA exam. Also offers combined CFP/CKA certificate program.
• Biola UniversitymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChristian university offering CKA training within personal financial planning certificate program. Dr. Shane David Enete, Associate Professor of Finance leads the program at Biola's La Mirada, CA campus.
• Calvin UniversitymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChristian university in Grand Rapids, MI offering CKA preparation within financial planning program. Dr. Nathan Weflen and Dr. Ron Winowiecki coordinate the program.
• Cedarville UniversitymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChristian university in Ohio offering financial planning minor approved by Certified Financial Planner Board with biblical wisdom integration.
• Charleston Southern UniversitymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity in South Carolina offering financial planning program through Center for Personal Financial Management directed by Dr. Heather Chadwick.
• Cornerstone UniversitymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChristian university with Groundwork Financial Center program led by Dr. Tom McKelvey, Assistant Professor of Finance.
• Grand Canyon UniversitymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLarge Christian university with Colangelo School of Business offering finance programs led by Dr. Joy Clady, Finance Chair.
• Indiana Wesleyan UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner university for CKA Educational Program administration. Dr. Michael Crawford, Associate Professor of Finance coordinates at the Marion, IN campus.
• Liberty UniversitymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLarge Christian university offering bachelor's in business administration with financial planning through Center for Financial Literacy directed by Dr. Stacie L. Rhodes.
• Mt. Vernon Nazarene UniversitymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChristian university in Ohio offering finance programs led by Dr. Kelly Rush, Professor of Finance.
• The University of Northwestern – St. PaulmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChristian university in Minnesota offering finance program led by Andrew Nippert, Assistant Professor of Finance.
• FaithFicoreGTM or Marketing PartnerWholly-owned ministry of Kingdom Advisors serving individuals and families. Provides daily Faith & Finance radio (1.5M weekly listeners), FaithFi app and website, and CKA directory search for consumers.
• Canadian National Christian Foundation (CNCF)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional partner in Canada supporting Kingdom Advisors Canada regional events and connecting advisors with faith-based giving solutions.
• RocklincminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner supporting Canada regional events for Kingdom Advisors.
• Capstone AssetsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner supporting Canada regional events for Kingdom Advisors.
• Kindred Credit UnionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner supporting Canada regional events for Kingdom Advisors.
• Compass AssociatesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner supporting Canada regional events for Kingdom Advisors.
• Christian Credit UnionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner supporting Canada regional events for Kingdom Advisors.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• National Association of Personal Financial Advisors (NAPFA): Professional membership association for fee-only financial advisors. Like Kingdom Advisors, NAPFA provides advocacy, community, continuing education, and member resources to a defined segment of advisors — the closest structural parallel as a niche professional association.
• Financial Planning Association (FPA): The largest membership organization for CFP® professionals, offering community, education, events, and advocacy. Comparable to Kingdom Advisors as a multi-product professional association serving financial planners, but operating at larger scale across a broader, secular audience.
• XY Planning Network: Member-driven community and practice management organization for next-generation financial advisors. Compares to Kingdom Advisors as a community-led growth model delivering training, tools, and peer support to a specific advisor segment.

Broad incumbents

• CFP Board (Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards): The dominant certification body for personal financial planners in the U.S. Like Kingdom Advisors' CKA designation, it administers a recognized credential with continuing education, ethics, and enforcement — a broader, incumbent analog to the CKA program.

Others

• Foundation for Financial Planning: Nonprofit that mobilizes financial planning professionals for pro bono service and supports advisor education. Overlaps with Kingdom Advisors as a mission-driven nonprofit advancing the financial planning profession through community and education.
• Inspire Investing: Largest provider of Christian ETFs using a biblical-values screening methodology. Sits at a different layer of the faith-based financial ecosystem but addresses the same end-investor need that CKA-certified advisors serve, and is a Gold Sponsor of Kingdom Advisors.
• Eventide Asset Management: Faith-based investment adviser pursuing values-aligned investing strategies. As a Kingdom Advisors Gold Sponsor and ecosystem participant, it shares the faith-aligned advisor/consumer community that Kingdom Advisors certifies and reaches.
• GuideStone Funds: Largest faith-based mutual fund family with over $20B AUM. A Kingdom Advisors Gold Sponsor and a parallel participant in the Christian financial services ecosystem serving values-aligned advisors and investors.
• Crossmark Global Investments: Faith-based investment firm creating values-based strategies for intermediaries since 1987. Comparable as a long-standing player in the faith-aligned investment ecosystem that Kingdom Advisors' CKA network distributes to and supports.

Regional players

• Ronald Blue Trust: Faith-based wealth management firm founded by Ron Blue (Kingdom Advisors' founder) serving ~$60B AUA across 50 states. While a customer/sponsor of Kingdom Advisors rather than a head-to-head competitor, it operates in the same faith-aligned advisory niche the CKA network serves.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/KingdomAdvisors
• Facebookfacebook.com/pg/KingdomAdvisors
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kingdom-advisors
• Instagraminstagram.com/kingdomadvisors

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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