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Certified Kingdom Advisor (CKA)
Designation Essentials
Status Currently offered and recognized by the issuing organization.
Designation Notes

Formerly known as Qualified Kingdom Advisor
Issuing Organization Kingdom Advisors, Inc.
Qualification and Educational Requirements
Prerequisites

All candidates must sign a "Statement of Faith," obtain a letter of reference from a pastor or member of pastoral staff, a signed statement of personal stewardship and two client references.

Additional prerequisites vary by discipline:

  • Accountant: CPA, EA
  • Attorney: JD
  • Financial Planner: CFP, ChFC or CPA/PFS designation or have 10 years of full-time financial-planning experience.
  • Insurance Professional: CLU or 10 years of full-time experience practicing with clients in this discipline
  • Investment Professional: CFP, ChFC, CPA/PFS, CFA, CIMA, AAMS designation or have 10 years of full-time experience practicing with clients in this discipline.
Education Requirements

Complete CKA® Educational Program
Examination Type

Final certification exam (closed book)
Continuing Education Requirements

10 hours per year
Verification and Complaints
Check Designation Status Online

Online at Directory Search
Investor Complaint Process

Online at Ethics and Enforcement
Published List of Disciplined Designees

None