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AUG 17, 2022 3 MIN READ
Why do I still owe taxes? Blog Articles

Why do I still owe taxes?

There can be many answers to this question, but for the vast majority of U.S. tax filers paid as W-2 employees, the likely culprit is the under withholding of taxes. There are several things that may occur during the year that can lead to a shortfall of tax withholding. Because of this possibility, we encourage […]

DEC 9, 2021 3 MIN READ
Qualified Charitable Distributions Blog Articles

Qualified Charitable Distributions

At Krilogy, we work with clients through all phases of their retirement planning, investment strategies, and tax strategies. A key point in this journey occurs when a client reaches 72 years old, the age at which they must begin taking Required Minimum Distributions (“RMD”) from their retirement accounts. However, in some cases the individual may […]

NOV 4, 2021 3 MIN READ
6 Common Retirement Mistakes and How to Avoid Them Blog Articles

6 Common Retirement Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Preparing for retirement can be one of the most exciting and nervous times of your life. This is the time to celebrate all of your professional accomplishments while also making sure you are adequately prepared for this next chapter of life. Throughout my career as a financial professional, I have helped numerous people design and […]

JUL 20, 2021 3 MIN READ
Advance Child Tax Credit Payments Blog Articles

Advance Child Tax Credit Payments

The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) was enacted as part of President Biden’s plan to help facilitate the United States’ recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. The bill was signed into law March 11, 2021. The legislation includes the expansion of the Child Tax Credit (CTC). The expansion only applies for the 2021 tax […]

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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 […]