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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 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 Kingdom Advisors Core Training
Examination Type

Final certification exam (open book)
Continuing Education Requirements

10 hours per year
Verification, Complaints and Accreditation
Check Designation Status Online

Online at Find a Professional
Investor Complaint Process

Online, click "Ethics and Enforcement"
Published List of Disciplined Designees

None
Accredited By

None