‘Father of Life Planning’ Ready To Expand Mission
In a recent article by Rethinking65, George Kinder, founder of the Kinder Institute of Life Planning, announces his relocation to London after being awarded the UK's Innovator Founder visa. This move aims to integrate his life-planning principles into organizations, fostering values-based, purpose-driven workplaces. Kinder emphasizes empowering employees through personal vision, values-aligned work, and leadership rooted in mindfulness and empathy. He views the UK, with its progressive stance on corporate responsibility and numerous B Corporations, as an ideal launching pad for this global initiative.
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"Life Planning" Thought Leader Swaps Massachusetts For UK
In a recent article by Family Wealth Report, George Kinder, founder of the Kinder Institute of Life Planning, announces his relocation from Massachusetts to the UK. This strategic move aims to further his mission of integrating life planning principles into financial advising on a global scale. Kinder emphasizes the importance of expanding fiduciary responsibility beyond individual client service, advocating for a "Fiduciary In All Things" approach that encompasses broader societal and institutional commitments.
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Kinder secures UK innovator visa to expand global vision
George Kinder, founder of the Kinder Institute of Life Planning, has obtained a UK Innovator Founder Visa, enabling him to establish a base in London to further his global strategy. This move aims to integrate Life Planning principles into organizations, fostering purpose-driven workplaces aligned with personal values. Recognizing the UK's leadership in corporate responsibility and its concentration of B Corporations, Kinder views London as an ideal platform to promote these values worldwide. Upcoming initiatives include the EVOKE® Life Planning Training in Cornwall and a keynote at the NextGen Planners conference.
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Fiduciary standard drives client trust in advisors: Cerulli research
A recent Yahoo Finance article highlights findings from Cerulli Associates, revealing that clients are more likely to trust advisors who adhere to a fiduciary standard. George Kinder emphasizes that while this standard enhances trust, it's insufficient if limited to individual advisors. He advocates for a broader application of fiduciary principles across all institutions—corporate, governmental, and nonprofit—to prioritize the interests of all stakeholders, including humanity and the planet. This vision aligns with his "Fiduciary In All Things" (FIAT) movement, promoting a universal commitment to ethical responsibility.
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Finding Freedom in Money and Life with George Kinder
In this insightful video interview, George Kinder, founder of the Kinder Institute of Life Planning, emphasizes the transformative role of deep, empathetic listening in financial advising. He discusses how truly understanding clients' life stories and aspirations is fundamental to effective life planning, advocating for a shift from traditional financial metrics to a more human-centric approach. Kinder also shares personal experiences and the evolution of his methodologies, highlighting the importance of aligning financial strategies with clients' core values.
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MM Meets… George Kinder: ‘It starts with great listening’
In this in-depth profile by Money Marketing, George Kinder, founder of the Kinder Institute of Life Planning, emphasizes the transformative power of empathetic listening in financial advising. He discusses how genuine curiosity and understanding of clients' life stories are essential for effective life planning. Kinder also reflects on the evolution of the financial planning profession and the importance of aligning financial strategies with clients' deepest values and aspirations.
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NextGen ties up with Kinder Institute to bring life planning to advice profession
In a strategic collaboration, NextGen Planners has joined forces with the Kinder Institute of Life Planning to enhance the integration of life planning methodologies among UK financial advisers. This partnership aims to provide emerging financial professionals with tools to align clients' financial strategies with their personal values and life aspirations, fostering a more holistic approach to financial planning.
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Life planning expertise brought to next generation with partnership
In a significant move to evolve financial planning practices in the UK, the Kinder Institute of Life Planning has partnered with NextGen Planners. This collaboration aims to integrate life planning expertise into the training of emerging financial advisers, emphasizing the importance of aligning clients' financial strategies with their personal values and life goals.
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Life planning godfather George Kinder teams up with NextGen Planners
George Kinder, founder of the Kinder Institute of Life Planning, has partnered with NextGen Planners to bring life planning expertise to UK financial planners. This collaboration aims to integrate Kinder's life planning methodologies into the practices of UK advisers, enhancing the focus on clients' personal values and life goals within financial planning.
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A New Vision of Fiduciary and ESG
In Episode 158 of The Advisor Lab by CION, George Kinder, founder of the Kinder Institute of Life Planning, discusses the evolution of fiduciary responsibility and the integration of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles within financial advising. He emphasizes placing clients' personal values and life goals at the forefront of financial planning, advocating for a more human-centric approach. The conversation also delves into insights from his latest book, The Three Domains of Freedom, highlighting the importance of aligning financial decisions with one's deeper life purpose.
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"Toward a Fiduciary Society: The Three Domains of Freedom" with George Kinder
In this teleseminar, George Kinder explores the intersection of financial life planning, mindfulness, and societal transformation. Drawing from his book The Three Domains of Freedom, Kinder discusses how aligning personal values with financial decisions can foster a more fiduciary and humane society. He emphasizes the evolution of civilization through environments of freedom and the role of advisors in leading this change. Listeners gain insights into creating a society rooted in trust, authenticity, and shared purpose.
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The Power of Life Planning w/ George Kinder
In this insightful episode of the AFO Wealth Management Forward podcast, George Kinder, founder of the Kinder Institute of Life Planning, discusses his transformative journey from tax professional to global leader in life planning. He delves into his renowned three life-planning questions and the EVOKE® process, emphasizing the integration of mindfulness and financial planning to help clients achieve true freedom and fulfillment. The conversation also highlights themes from his latest book, The Three Domains of Freedom, offering listeners a comprehensive understanding of aligning personal values with financial goals.
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Live Your Most Meaningful Life Now! Featuring George Kinder
Modern Wealth urges business owners to prioritize personal fulfillment alongside financial success in 2025. The firm integrates George Kinder's renowned life planning questions to help entrepreneurs align their financial goals with their deeper life aspirations. This approach underscores the importance of holistic planning in achieving both professional and personal growth.
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Modern Wealth Invites Business Owners to Make 2025 the Year of New Beginnings and Purpose
Modern Wealth urges business owners to prioritize personal fulfillment alongside financial success in 2025. The firm integrates George Kinder's renowned life planning questions to help entrepreneurs align their financial goals with their deeper life aspirations. This approach underscores the importance of holistic planning in achieving both professional and personal growth.
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The danger of knowledge - not its impermanence but to cling to what we know as if it were absolute"
The article discusses the danger of clinging to knowledge as if it were absolute, highlighting how ideas that were once valid can become outdated over time. It emphasizes the importance of adapting to new realities instead of reifying (treating as fixed) old ideas. Drawing on George Kinder's thoughts on financial knowledge and Murray Bookchin’s philosophy, the article critiques the tendency to hold onto static concepts in a rapidly changing world. It cautions against using historical or outdated ideas as rigid guides, particularly in decision-making and politics, as this can lead to stagnation and poor adaptation.
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The Healthy Advisor: Using Life Planning to Turn Inward With George Kinder
In this episode, WealthManagement.com Managing Editor Diana Britton sits down with George Kinder, president and founder of the Kinder Institute of Life Planning. He says advisors can achieve better health and balance by modeling life planning principles, adopting mindfulness practices, and prioritizing their own well-being alongside their clients’.
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Creating Financial & Life Freedom to Live Authentically in Retirement with George Kinder
In today’s conversation, George and Casey Weade dive into his newest book, The Three Domains of Freedom: Each Moment is Yours, Your Life Is Yours, Civilization Is Yours. In his book, George shares his expertise on mindfulness and life planning to help others discover their life’s purpose and find a deeper connection to their values and aspirations.
In their conversation, they explore the difference between freedom in finance and freedom in life, what it means to live authentically in retirement, and the questions and practices that anyone can use to embrace the freedom of moments, life, and civilization.
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The Three Domains of Freedom: Redefining Life, Money, and Mindfulness with George Kinder
In this episode, Jonathan Deyoe talks with George about his latest book, The Three Domains of Freedom, which explores achieving freedom through mindfulness, purposeful living, and societal change. They dive into the power of contemplative practices, the balance between financial necessity and personal growth, and the need for a fiduciary standard across all institutions to foster truth, democracy, and sustainability. George challenges us to embrace mindfulness as a tool for moment-to-moment mastery and discusses how intentional life planning can unlock true freedom. They also address systemic issues like economic inequality and environmental crises, offering hopeful solutions rooted in shared responsibility and ethical leadership.
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Mindfulness, Freedom, and a Fiduciary Driven Civilization
XYPN Radio welcomes George Kinder, founder of the Kinder Institute of Life Planning, and Lora Woodward, the Institute's COO, for an inspiring conversation. XYPN dives into some truly transformative topics: mindfulness, freedom, and how to change our civilization. George recently released a groundbreaking new book, The Three Domains of Freedom, exploring how we can own, change, and find freedom in the present moment. They discuss how this book builds on his previous works and why it’s a must-read for anyone passionate about growth and transformation.
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Life questions to ask when managing money and financial planning
The holidays mark not only traditions but big spending and Founder of the Kinder Institute of Life Planning, George Kinder shares a few helpful tips to consider when you’re going through life and managing money.
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