Life Planning in the News

George Kinder, widely recognized as the “father of life planning,” has been granted a UK Innovator Founder Visa, enabling him to relocate to London and expand his mission of integrating life-planning principles into organizational cultures. This move aims to empower employees by fostering environments that align personal vision and values with professional roles, emphasizing mindfulness,

George Kinder, founder of the Life Planning movement, has secured a UK Innovator Founder Visa to advance his global strategy from London. This visa permits him to reside and work in the UK for three years, supporting his mission to integrate Life Planning principles—centered on personal vision, values-aligned work, and mindful leadership—into organizational cultures. financialplanningtoday.co.uk

In the Substack Grow interview, RLP® Designee AJ Ayers discusses her journey in financial advising, emphasizing the importance of thoughtful client engagement. She highlights how Substack has served as a platform to test ideas and foster a genuine community, moving beyond traditional branding approaches. Ayers’s approach underscores the value of building trust and authenticity in

This article on Yahoo Finance emphasizes the growing importance of fiduciary standards in financial advising–something that Kinder Institute believes is essential for every advisor’s practice. It highlights that advisors who adhere to fiduciary duties—legally obligated to act in their clients’ best interests—are more likely to build trust and provide unbiased advice. The piece also discusses

George Kinder, the founder of the Kinder Institute of Life Planning, discussing the essential role of deep listening, empathy, and mindfulness in financial advising. He emphasizes that these ‘soft skills’ are crucial for understanding clients’ true life goals and aligning financial plans accordingly. Kinder also shares insights into the EVOKE® method, a structured approach to

George Kinder emphasizes the pivotal role of attentive listening in financial life planning. He discusses how his approach centers on understanding clients’ deeper values and aspirations, moving beyond mere financial metrics. Kinder introduces his renowned “Three Questions” technique, designed to uncover clients’ true life goals and facilitate more meaningful financial advice. He also highlights the

George Kinder, the father of life planning, has partnered with NextGen Planners to bring his values-based financial planning approach to a new generation of UK advisers. The collaboration will integrate his methods into training programs, helping advisers deliver more client-centered, purpose-driven advice. https://www.ftadviser.com/your-profession/2025/2/19/life-planning-expertise-brought-to-next-generation-with-partnership

George Kinder, widely recognized as the “father of life planning,” has partnered with NextGen Planners to bring his holistic financial planning approach to a broader audience of UK financial advisers. This collaboration aims to integrate Kinder’s life planning methodologies into NextGen’s training programs, enhancing the skills of financial planners in aligning clients’ financial strategies with

NextGen Planners has teamed up with the Kinder Institute of Life Planning to bring expertise to the forefront of the UK financial planning community. Through the partnership the firms will create a dedicated Kinder Institute UK hub within the NextGen Planners online community.