President

Advisor Insights, Inc.

Mitch Anthony is the founder and president of The Financial Life Planning Institute, ROL Advisor.com, and Life-Centered Planners (U.K.). He is recognized around the globe for his pioneering work in life-centered planning and is a consistently top-rated presenter. He has also been named one of the financial services industry’s top “Movers & Shakers.” His certified life-centered planning courses are taught at Texas Tech University. Mitch is the author of many books for advisors and consumers, including perennial bestseller Storyselling for Financial Advisors, The New Retirementality, and Life-Centered Financial Planning (2020).

Founding Director

Kingdom Advisors

Ron Blue is widely considered to be the father of Christian financial planning. He is the founder or co-founder of Ronald Blue Trust, National Christian Foundation, Kingdom Advisors, and The Ron Blue Institute for Financial Planning. He is also the author of more than 20 books and has served on the boards of numerous organizations. Ron and his wife, Judy, have been married for 55 years, have five children and 13 grandchildren, and live in Atlanta.

Business Transition Coach

Many owners enjoy running successful businesses, but struggle when it comes to transitioning the business – especially the complex emotions, relationships and money. Ian has been a Chartered Professional Accountant for 15 years, but he doesn’t do any tax returns or financial statements. Ian’s work is focused 100% on coaching business owners through the financial tension and relationship tension as authority changes and ownership changes. Ian has been operating his own business for the past 5 years and has developed a rigorous, innovative approach to understanding customers’ needs and desires and then guiding them through the emotional, relationship and financial complexities so they can have harmony and success in their business transition.

Financial Consultant

IG Wealth Management

After more than 20 years with banks, Credit Unions, and Alberta Treasury Branches, Carol chose to align her own financial practice with IG Wealth Management Inc. in 2019. Being redeployed from a closed bond, faith-based Credit Union, back into the secular market and self-employed, has been a wonderful opportunity. A Certified Kingdom Advisor® since 2017, KA's rich conference content and professionally technical, life-centered Bible studies have equipped Carol with a way to connect hearts not previously possible with secular designations and experience alone. Carol is married to her husband Brian. They have been blessed with two children, Nikki and Warren. When not working Carol loves to camp, kayak, and enjoy the outdoors with family.

National Director for Canada

Kingdom Advisors

Lorne Robinson is the National Director for Kingdom Advisors in Canada. Lorne has more than 30 years experience including the role of financial planner and pastor. His passion is to inspire others to find their purpose and live out their calling through their work.  With his knowledge of Biblical stewardship, he helps people find a deeper purpose in their financial dealings providing an eternal perspective. Lorne and his wife Cathy now live near Ottawa, Ontario and are proud parents and new grandparents.

Worship Arts Director

@joyrobinsonmusic

Originally from the beautiful island of Newfoundland, Joy has now called Calgary her home for 10 years. In 2014 she received her Diploma in Theatre Arts and the following year a BA in Leadership Development and has since been working in full time worship ministry as well as pursuing her passions in creative arts. For six summers, Joy acted in the Canadian Badlands Passion Play in Drumheller, Alberta and has worked with other theatre companies in Calgary such as Fire Exit Theatre, Storybook Theatre, and multiple productions with the theatre cohort at Ambrose University. She is passionate about sharing stories that provide hope, healing, and encouragement whether it be through a Sunday worship gathering, a play, or songs she has written. Joy is currently serving as the Worship Arts Director at Emmanuel Christian Reformed Church in Calgary, Alberta and recording a full-length album of original music. Follow her journey on Facebook @JoyRobinsonMusic or Instagram and YouTube @KeyWordJoy.

Senior Wealth Advisor

Investment Planning Counsel

Brad Smith is a Senior Wealth Advisor with Advice First Wealth and Investment Planning Counsel®, and a Certified Kingdom Advisor®. Using his "Journey to Meaningful Significance" process, Brad leads his clients through a personal wealth management process that focuses on clients’ stories, values and philosophies before their numbers, Brad help them uncover their family values and connect their resources to those values and their goals. This new way of thinking helps clients maximize their return on life (ROL). Brad and his wife, Laurie, live in Waterloo and have three adult children. They are active in their church, as well as other non-profit organizations. Brad enjoys the outdoors and grilling on his Traeger smoker. He is an avid follower of everything football.