Krilogy Financial

Investment Committee & IA Department News – 3rd Quarter 2017

Stocks vs. Bonds and What Matters Most We continue to find ourselves in the second longest bull market since World War II and the second most expensive in the same period.2 However, that doesn’t mean it can’t last, as it’s also been one of the slowest bull markets, from a growth perspective. There has been plenty of discussion in the…

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Stacy Flanagin

Why We Must Close the Gender Gap In Family Financial Planning

It still happens quite frequently. I meet with a man and woman to create or review their financial plan and find that the man is doing most of the talking while the woman remains silent. Perhaps it’s a married couple in which the husband has taken control of the family finances, or maybe it’s a single female professional who has…

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Matt Haywood

The Top Five Questions to Ask Your Retirement Plan Advisor

An employer sponsored retirement plan provides a great benefit for every company, serving as an added perk for attracting and retaining good talent. It’s also an immense responsibility, and if not managed properly, can become a liability. That’s why it’s important to work with an advisor who has your best interest at heart and has the experience you need to…

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Krilogy Financial

Investment Committee & IA Department News – 2nd Quarter 2017

ASSET ALLOCATION AND MANAGING RISK Is it any wonder we see the significant rise in “passive” investing, or indexing, when only 19% of large cap managers outperformed their benchmark in 2016? Further, I’m sure it’s not too surprising that we saw record inflows into passive strategies during the first quarter this year in both equity and fixed income. In 2016,…

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Steve Green

Your Blueprint for a Successful Retirement

It’s often been said that every accomplishment begins with a vision and a solid plan. Whether it’s an architectural marvel, a business success or personal achievement, the plan outlining where you are and where you want to be (and most importantly, the steps you must take to get there) always comes first. The same rings true when it comes to…

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Krilogy Financial

Women: Are You Taking Control of Your Finances?

We recently celebrated International Women’s Day, a time to recognize and advocate for the contributions and advancement of women. This includes professional, social and cultural advances, and the accomplishments we continue to see women making when it comes to taking control of their finances. Our passion lies in guiding women on this journey and empowering them to actively navigate all…

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Drew Forrester

Make Strategic Tax Planning a Priority For Your Retirement Plan

If you’re like most, you approach your retirement planning with the sole focus on building your nest egg, accumulating as much as possible to get you to your goals. Yet there’s an often overlooked piece of the planning that could have an impact on your finances in retirement –strategic tax planning. What could your tax exposure be, and how can…

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Krilogy Financial

Investment Committee & IA Department News – February 2017

Fear the Consensus? As we transition into 2017, it’s fair to say that 2016 was a test in fortitude as it relates to investing, a year littered with skepticism and uncertainty. After experiencing a sell-off at the beginning of the year of over 11% in the S&P 500, as well as volatility around the Brexit vote in June to name…

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Your Life Insurance Needs an Annual Checkup Too

Regular check-ups are a part of life. Your health, your car, and even things like your furnace are checked out annually, if not more frequently. Yet when it comes to life insurance, you may think that policy you purchased many years ago is fine just sitting in a drawer. There are several reasons that this is a dangerous practice, because…

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