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AUG 12, 2015 3 MIN READ
What’s the Difference between a Financial Planner and a Wealth Manager? Blog Articles

What’s the Difference between a Financial Planner and a Wealth Manager?

In the financial services industry, there are many terms used to describe the professionals who help you with your investments. Over the course of my career, I’ve heard them all used interchangeably and what I’ve realized is that most investors don’t know the differences that exist among the various titles and certifications. The two that […]

AUG 7, 2015 3 MIN READ
Why Gen X is Unprepared for Retirement, and What We Can Do About It Blog Articles

Why Gen X is Unprepared for Retirement, and What We Can Do About It

It’s been reported that $30 trillion will be transferred over the next 20 years from the Boomers to Generation X. While that number represents a staggering transfer of wealth, it also begs the question: Is Generation X properly planning for their financial future, regardless of whether they stand to receive any amount of wealth from […]

JUL 17, 2015 3 MIN READ
Start Talking About Your Money Blog Articles

Start Talking About Your Money

The public is exposed to a daily barrage of messages about money, investing and retirement planning. These range from news stories about the future of social security, commercials about how long you may live and ongoing commentary about potential market impacts resulting from troubles overseas. Yet with all this chatter, a recent Fidelity survey as […]

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OCT 21, 2026 3 MIN READ
Krilogy® Welcomes Tom Ponce, CF2®, NSSA®, as Senior Wealth Advisor Krilogy News

Krilogy® Welcomes Tom Ponce, CF2®, NSSA®, as Senior Wealth Advisor

Krilogy, a St. Louis-based wealth management firm, has announced that Tom Ponce has joined the firm as Senior Wealth Advisor. Ponce specializes in helping individuals approaching or already in retirement understand how to turn a lifetime of savings into a financial strategy that supports their goals. His planning approach addresses retirement income, tax strategies, Social […]

SEP 15, 2026 3 MIN READ
Next Mile Podcast: Brian Fernandez on the Next Stage of Growth for Krilogy For Wealth Advisors

Next Mile Podcast: Brian Fernandez on the Next Stage of Growth for Krilogy

Brian Fernandez, President at Krilogy, joined the Next Mile podcast for a discussion with host Kyle Van Pelt about building the people, processes, and technology behind lasting growth. With more than 20 years of experience in wealth management and working with family office clients, Brian joined Krilogy in 2025 as President and “integrator.” It’s a […]

AUG 19, 2026 3 MIN READ
The Centaur Wealth Advisor: Why Neither Human Nor AI Wins Alone For Wealth Advisors

The Centaur Wealth Advisor: Why Neither Human Nor AI Wins Alone

In 2016, a Google DeepMind program named AlphaGo made a move that shouldn’t have worked. Move 37, in game two against world champion Lee Sedol, looked like a mistake to every human expert watching. Commentators assumed the machine had glitched. A hundred moves later, that “mistake” won the game. Ten years later, Demis Hassabis, DeepMind’s […]

AUG 12, 2026 3 MIN READ
Advisor Freedom Podcast: Building a Team-First Wealth Firm For Wealth Advisors

Advisor Freedom Podcast: Building a Team-First Wealth Firm

Kent Skornia, CEO of Krilogy, sat down with Conner Young, host of the Advisor Freedom Podcast, to share the story behind founding Krilogy, building a culture of talent, and growing a team-first wealth firm. In January 2009, Kent launched the firm at age 33 with $20 million in assets, an assistant, and a junior planner […]

AUG 5, 2026 3 MIN READ
Meghan Abeln, CPA, CFP® Named Partner at Krilogy Krilogy News

Meghan Abeln, CPA, CFP® Named Partner at Krilogy

ST. LOUIS, MO – Krilogy has announced that Meghan Abeln, CPA, CFP®, has been named Partner, recognizing her leadership, commitment to clients and role in supporting the development of exceptional talent. Since joining Krilogy, Abeln has built a thriving wealth management practice while helping strengthen the collaborative culture that has fueled the firm’s continued growth. […]

JUN 16, 2026 3 MIN READ
Jordan Phillips Joins Krilogy® as Director of Mergers & Acquisitions Krilogy News

Jordan Phillips Joins Krilogy® as Director of Mergers & Acquisitions

ST. LOUIS, MO – Krilogy® has announced that mergers and acquisitions veteran Jordan Phillips has joined the firm in the newly created position of Director of M&A. Phillips most recently served as Director of Development for Farther, where he helped support the firm’s rapid expansion. He brings extensive experience driving intentional, sustainable growth, and will […]

JUN 11, 2026 3 MIN READ
(K)Plans Welcomes Retirement Plan Advisor Devon Flushing to Its Growing Team Krilogy News

(K)Plans Welcomes Retirement Plan Advisor Devon Flushing to Its Growing Team

ST. LOUIS, MO – (K)Plans, a financial services firm specializing exclusively in employer-sponsored retirement plans, has announced the addition of Devon Flushing as Retirement Plan Advisor. Flushing brings extensive experience helping business owners evaluate, improve and maximize the value of their retirement plans while navigating the complexities of plan design and fiduciary responsibilities. “Many retirement […]