The Kinder Institute of Life Planning specializes in training financial advisors in a unique methodology that emphasizes the human and aspirational aspects of financial planning. Founded by George Kinder, the institute offers immersive courses that teach advisors to engage deeply with clients through structured interviews and relationship-based listening skills. This approach helps clients identify their most meaningful life goals, allowing financial strategies to be tailored to support their desired lifestyles.

The institute provides various services, including training courses, the Registered Life Planner (RLP) designation, and continuing education to ensure advisors maintain their skills. They also offer life planning tools and exercises, such as the "Three Questions" and the Heart’s Core Grid, to assist clients in articulating their goals. The Kinder Institute targets financial advisors who wish to enhance their practice by focusing on clients' life aspirations rather than just financial products, promoting a more empathetic and meaningful style of advising.