I am excited to share a remarkable episode of the "Investing with Integrity" podcast featuring an industry veteran and esteemed academic, Professor Kurt Cornfield from Liberty University.

With over three decades of invaluable experience as an advisor, Professor Cornfield's journey is a testament to the transformative power of integrity in the realm of finance. His unique blend of practical expertise and academic insights has not only shaped countless financial advisors but has also contributed significantly to the field's ethical and moral compass.

In this insightful episode, Professor Cornfield delves into the intricate dynamics of financial advisory, emphasizing the pivotal role of biblical integrity in fostering trust and long-term relationships with clients. His dedication to nurturing the next generation of financial professionals, shines through his role in teaching Certified Financial Planner® classes as well as the curriculum required to become a Certified Kingdom Advisor®.

Join us in this enriching conversation as Kurt shares his invaluable wisdom and sheds light on the evolving landscape of the financial services industry with biblical integrity at its core.

Biography

Professor Cornfield has held various positions in the financial services industry and continues to serve as the volunteer Director of Student and Emerging Advisors for Kingdom Advisors. Kingdom Advisors is an organization of Christian financial advisors who agree to intentionally integrate what God’s word says about money and finances into their own lives and teach this to their client/students. After beginning his career at Morgan Stanley in 1984, he spent 24 years at Merrill Lynch, retiring in 2018. Over the course of his career, he developed a deep passion for holistic financial planning, focusing on incorporating biblical wisdom into his advice. Kurt was instrumental in developing the first CFP Board-registered program that integrated biblical wisdom into the coursework. Through this program, graduates of Liberty’s program are prepared to pursue both the Certified Financial Planner™ and Certified Kingdom Advisor™ designations. Kurt is passionate about encouraging all students and emerging advisors to pursue biblical wisdom in their advising careers. Kurt was recently honored at the Kingdom Advisors national conference in Orlando, FL to receive the Larry Burkett Award to recognize the work God has done through Kurt at Liberty University and Kingdom Advisors. Kurt has been married to Nancy for 43 years and they have three children, Kyle, Kirstin and Kari, their spouses, Julieanne, Ben and Matt, and three grandchildren, Jude, Audrey and Ruby. Kurt and Nancy reside in Lynchburg, VA and love the outdoors, including hiking and running.

Kurt’s Education

M.S. in Financial Planning, College for Financial Planning
B.S., Taylor University
Certified Financial Planner
Certified Kingdom Advisor
Certified Christian Financial Counselor