Recognizing Excellence: Andrew Ulvestad Achieves Certified Kingdom Advisor® Designation
By earning the CKA®, Andrew joins a select group of professionals offering trusted, biblically grounded financial guidance.
What Is a Certified Kingdom Advisor®?
The Certified Kingdom Advisor® (CKA®) designation is a respected credential for Christian financial professionals. It signifies that an advisor has been trained to integrate biblical wisdom with specialized financial counsel, equipping them to help clients align financial decisions with their Christian values. As a designated faith-based financial advisor, Andrew Ulvestad brings both technical expertise and a spiritual perspective to help clients make wise, values-driven financial choices.
Why the CKA® Matters for Our Clients
We know that many of our clients want more than smart financial advice—they want guidance that reflects their beliefs. A Certified Kingdom Advisor® brings training and perspective to meet that need.
Biblically-Based Financial Guidance
Andrew’s CKA® training focused on applying Scripture to every aspect of financial planning—from budgeting and investing to retirement income and charitable giving. Biblical stewardship, generosity, and contentment are woven throughout.
Alignment With Christian Values
A CKA® helps clients structure their finances in a way that reflects their personal faith, including making intentional choices around giving, spending, saving, and investing.
Standard of Ethics
Certified Kingdom Advisors® commit to the Kingdom Advisors Code of Ethics, which prioritizes honest, impartial guidance that’s always in the best interest of the client.
What It Takes to Become a CKA®
Earning the Certified Kingdom Advisor® designation isn’t just about passing a test. Candidates must meet specific prerequisites (such as holding a CFP®, ChFC®, or CPA), complete a five-month online course, and pass a rigorous exam. They must also provide references from clients and a church leader and sign a personal stewardship statement.
The program is offered through Kingdom Advisors, in partnership with the Ron Blue Institute, and includes real-world case studies to help advisors apply faith-based principles in practical, client-facing situations.
Faith-Based Advice, Delivered With Excellence
At Cornerstone, we believe in simplifying the complex, focusing on impact, and putting our clients first. Andrew’s achievement is a reflection of those values—and of our commitment to helping clients make financial decisions that support their long-term goals and their faith.
Any opinions are those of Cornerstone Financial Solutions, Inc. and not necessarily those of Raymond James. All opinions are as of this date and are subject to change without notice. The foregoing information has been obtained from sources considered to be reliable, but we do not guarantee that it is accurate or complete. Investing involves risk and you may incur a profit or loss regardless of strategy selected.
Incorporating faith-based investing criteria into the investment selection process may result in investment performance deviating from other investment strategies or broad market benchmarks.
Kingdom Advisors owns the Certified Kingdom Advisor® and CKA® marks, which it authorizes use of by individuals who have completed Kingdom Advisors initial and ongoing certification requirements. Kingdom Advisors grants to Certified Kingdom Advisor® designees only a limited, non-transferable, non-assignable license to use the Certified Kingdom Advisor® and CKA® marks.