Josh Elmore
Certified Financial Planner® · Certified Kingdom Advisor®
Helping Christian families align their finances with their faith — so they can give generously, plan wisely, and retire with purpose.
My Story
I didn’t set out to become a financial planner. Like many people, I started my career focused on the numbers — returns, projections, risk analysis. But somewhere along the way, I began asking a different question: What is the money for?
That question changed everything. As I earned my CFP® designation and dove deeper into the world of financial planning, I noticed a gap. Most financial plans were built around accumulation — how much can you save, how fast can you grow it, and will you have enough to maintain your lifestyle in retirement? They rarely addressed the deeper question of purpose.
When I discovered the Certified Kingdom Advisor (CKA®) framework, it was like finding the missing piece. Here was a way to bring biblical wisdom directly into financial planning — not as an afterthought, but as the foundation. Stewardship, generosity, contentment, and trust — these aren’t just Sunday morning concepts. They’re the most practical financial principles I’ve ever encountered.
Today, I work with Christian families who share a common desire: they want their money to serve God’s purposes. They don’t just want a retirement plan — they want a plan that honors their values, provides for their family, and makes generosity possible for the rest of their lives.
Professional Credentials
Certified Financial Planner®
The CFP® certification is the standard of excellence in financial planning. It requires rigorous education, a comprehensive exam, years of professional experience, and adherence to high ethical standards. It means I’m held to a fiduciary standard — I’m legally required to act in your best interest.
Certified Kingdom Advisor®
The CKA® designation is the only financial industry credential focused on biblically wise financial advice. Kingdom Advisors are trained to integrate biblical principles into every aspect of financial planning — from budgeting to investing to estate planning and generosity.
Planning with Purpose
I believe financial planning and biblical stewardship go hand in hand. God doesn’t call us to be careless with what He’s entrusted to us — He calls us to be faithful. And faithfulness requires a plan.
My approach starts with three questions that change everything:
Who owns it?
Everything belongs to God. We’re stewards, not owners. That changes how we think about every dollar.
How much is enough?
Setting a financial finish line frees you from the endless pursuit of “more” and opens the door to radical generosity.
Is the next steward chosen?
Whether it’s your children, your church, or a cause you believe in — your plan should reflect your values and extend your legacy.
Professional Practice
Josh is a Wealth Manager at Rise Financial Partners, a Florida Registered Investment Advisor. For more information about Josh’s planning practice, visit risewisely.com/josh-elmore.
Ready to Plan with Purpose?
The Generous Retirement Blueprint is a 4-session mini-course designed to help you and your spouse build a retirement plan that honors God and funds generosity for a lifetime.
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