Certified Kingdom Advisors®
The value of dedicated biblical financial training.
Our counsel is deeply rooted in our faith and worldview. Our biblical principles provide a foundation that is timeless, transcendent, and effective. We believe we have an obligation to our clients to continuously seek knowledge and support through credible organizations to further our capacity to serve you in ways that align with our values.
As Certified Kingdom Advisors®, we receive professional development and training in the application of biblical principles, as well as community advocacy through a network of Christian financial professionals.
To obtain this designation, our Christian financial advisors complete advanced courses and case studies, are required to submit a letter of recommendation from a pastor and share endorsements from existing clients.
A Certified Kingdom Advisor® demonstrates:
- The ability to apply biblical wisdom in financial counsel
- Technical competence through other professional designation(s)
- Ethical practice through active local church involvement
- Biblical stewardship by pledging they practice biblical stewardship in their personal and professional lives and by giving regularly in proportion to their income
Biblical Principles
- Spend less than you make
- Be prudent with debt
- Build liquidity
- Set long-term goals
- Act like a manager, not an owner
- Give generously
Our membership is another way we strive to provide consistent and wise financial guidance to the families we serve.
Additional Faith-Based Finance Insights
The Year of Employment
The U.S. jobs market is on fire. And not the “crumbling-into-a-smoldering-pile-of-ash” kind. We are experiencing a record-setting environment, and most Americans have no idea. Either they’re oblivious or so misinformed that they can’t appreciate it. There are currently over one million more job openings than there are unemployed people to fill them! “Help Wanted” signs…
Staring into the Depths of Debt
January is here, which means Christmas is over. But debt still lingers long after the bells stop jingling. John Moore Associate’s Brian Cochran discusses how to look at debt, how you can mitigate it, and why borrowing isn’t a sin. Any opinions are those of Brian Cochran and not necessarily those of Raymond James….
The SECURE Act: Who Does it Affect?
The new decade brings with it new laws. Congress passed the SECURE Act in late December, which includes many impactful reforms for retirement plans, along with a few ancillary tax updates and extensions. The SECURE Act will touch most American families in one way or another. Rather than try to relay all of the changes…
Give, and You Will Receive
There’s such thing as buyer’s remorse, but never giver’s remorse. CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional Brian Cochran, of John Moore Associates, explains how you should give now to reap the benefits, how your money isn’t actually yours to begin with, and how it’s never too early- or too late- to start giving. This material is being…
The Risk of Doing Nothing
“The price of inaction is far greater than the cost of making a mistake.” -Meister Eckhart I was recently asked, “What is the most common mistake you see when advising families with their personal finances?” I thought back on all the wild decisions and unusual behaviors I’ve witnessed over the years. While many of those…