Most investors never question where their money actually goes. But Kingdom Financial Ministry is betting that faith-driven clients—particularly those approaching retirement—will care deeply once they discover their portfolios might be funding activities that contradict their beliefs.
The firm operates as a registered investment advisor, working in a fiduciary capacity to help clients ensure their investments don’t inadvertently support industries like abortion providers, human trafficking operations, gambling enterprises, or pornography production. It’s a blind spot in traditional financial planning that the organization believes represents both a moral imperative and a significant market opportunity.
Beyond Individual Portfolios
While many biblically responsible investing services focus solely on individual retirement accounts, Kingdom Financial Ministry has developed a specialized offering for an often-overlooked sector: church retirement plans. Their Faithful Futures Plan specifically addresses 403(b) plans used by religious organizations, which the firm argues frequently contain investments that conflict with Christian teachings.
The approach centers on what they call rigorous investment screening. Using tools from Inspire Investments, Kingdom Financial Ministry evaluates holdings through a faith-based lens, generating detailed reports that score investments on their alignment with biblical principles. The firm offers to screen existing church plans at no cost, then provides proposals for transitioning to their model.
Their process involves meeting with church leadership to review current plan documents, analyzing existing investments, and then managing the transition to faith-aligned retirement plans that avoid specific industries while maintaining competitive returns and low fees. Once implemented, they work directly with church staff members to help them select individualized investment allocations.
A Franchise Model on the Horizon
The firm’s advisor, Don Galade, has expanded beyond traditional financial services into authorship, media production, and coaching—all centered on the intersection of faith and finance. Free resources including blogs, newsletters, and videos aim to boost financial literacy within their target community, operating on the premise that educated investors make better decisions regardless of experience level.
But Kingdom Financial Ministry isn’t planning to stay a single-location operation. The organization has set its sights on franchising, a move that could significantly expand the reach of values-based investment advisory services to faith communities nationwide. It’s an ambitious goal that reflects growing demand for investment strategies that consider more than just returns.
The firm conducts consultations through multiple channels—in person, by phone, or via web conferencing platforms—to accommodate clients wherever they’re located. For churches and individuals willing to reconsider how their money works in the world, Kingdom Financial Ministry offers a straightforward proposition: your investments should reflect what you believe, not undermine it.
Interested parties can request sample investment reports or complete investor questionnaires about current holdings. The firm promises a free, no-obligation review. Contact is available at 570-501-1200.