What you will find in this issue:
  • 2018 State of the Market Financial Forum at Ritz Charles - RSVP Today! We are starting to fill up quickly ...
  • Weekly Update: A short, noteworthy week starts the year
  • Newsworthy Shares this week: Overconfident? Wall Street worried by the lack of worry
  • Wednesday, Jan. 24th - Talking to Your Heirs about Your Estate Plan
  • 7 Healthy Habits To Make 2018 Your Best Year Yet!
  • Weekly Quote, Tip, Riddle and Recipe
2018 State of the Market Financial Forum
at Ritz Charles in February!
3 Major Topics will be Discussed:

Top changes in new tax bill.

How to maximize the provisions of the tax code for your benefit.

Roth conversions in a new environment. 

Tuesday, February 6th
3:00 PM for Coffee and Light Snacks
OR
7:00 PM for Wine and Desserts

**Please arrive 30 minutes prior for check in and to get something to eat and drink.
The Ritz Charles
9000 West 137th Street
Overland Park, Kansas 66221

RSVP by Friday, February 2nd
Contact Elizabeth at 913.317.1414


January 2nd Weekly Financial News
This week's headlines ...
  • Low unemployment, but less hiring
  • More factory activity during the holidays
  • WTI Crude continues to rally
  • A short, noteworthy week starts the year

A Few Newsworthy Shares ...
Overconfident? Wall Street worried by the lack of worry

By now you've probably heard the notion that " sitting is the new smoking " or put even more frankly: that " sitting is killing you ." But a new study puts a positive spin on the bad news about all that time spent sedentary; the research shows that losing weight and fighting the related obesity epidemic could be as simple as literally taking a stand.

Source: Forbes

Forbes 400 2017: Meet The Richest People In America

The stock market is sizzling. Companies are touting the bonuses they are giving thanks to lower taxes. And consumers are spending with gusto. But some experts are worried that a sense of invincibility is starting to creep in among investors. Some are acting as if the market will never go down again.


Source: CNN Money

Trump economic advisor Hassett: New GOP tax law will take pressure off the Fed

  • The GOP's new tax cuts will take pressure off the Fed despite skepticism from some central bankers, Trump advisor Kevin Hassett says.
  • Minutes from the Fed's December meeting on multiple occasions noted that officials remained unsure about the tax plan.

Source: CNBC News

Talking to Your Heirs About Your Estate Plan

Place: KC Financial Advisors office in Corporate Woods. 
Wednesday, January 24th
w/Linda Dickens
9:30 - 10:30 AM
Talking to Your Heirs About Your Estate Plan. 
They should not be left ill-informed or unaware.
7 Healthy Habits To Make 2018 Your Best Year Yet!
Elizabeth Goodwin wanted to share these 7 Healthy Habits to Make 2018 Your Best Year Yet, from FoodMatters!

"The best part is you can accomplish 4 of these in the first 20 minutes of your morning!" Elizabeth

In this in-depth video with James you will learn amazing health tips for making 2018 your healthiest year yet!

In "7 Healthy Habits for 2018" you'll discover how to:
  • Alkalize your body
  • Boost your immunity
  • Increase your energy
  • De-stress in under 10 mins
  • And much more!

Featuring:
James Colquhoun
Weekly Quote, Tip, Riddle & Recipe
 
WEEKLY QUOTE -   “Whatever you think, be sure it is what you think; whatever you want, be sure that is what you want; whatever you feel, be sure that is what you feel.”     - T.S. Eliot

WEEKLY TIP -   Retiring one year later means one extra year to save, one extra year for those savings to potentially grow and compound, one less year of retirement to fund, and one more year of living on work or business income.

WEEKLY RIDDLE -  The more of them you add, the less something will weigh. What are they?

Last week’s riddle:
It occasionally comes up in conversation, and it never goes down. What is it? 
    
Last week’s answer:
Your age.

WEEKLY RECIPE -  Tasty Tomato Soups
From warm, creamy chowders to the classic tomato basil, you'll find the perfect tomato soup for a delicious one-dish meal. Sometimes there’s nothing better than a good ol’ cup of tomato (with a grilled cheese, of course!)

Do you have a friend or colleague that could benefit from KC Financial Advisors services? 
 
If you know someone who:

  • Would like a second opinion.
  • Doesn't have an income plan.
  • Recent job change - Needs help rolling over 401K
  • Organizing your orphaned 401K's.
  • Is recently widowed or divorced.
  • Still has the same portfolio they did in 2008, but are hoping to find a different result this time.
  • Is looking to reduce their taxes.

Please provide us their contact information or give them our name.

We truly appreciate the opportunity to serve you & those who are important to you! 
Office Information
KC Financial Advisors
Located in Corporate Woods
10975 Grandview Dr. , Ste. 190, 
Overland Park, KS 66210
(913) 317-1414
Disclosures:
Disclosure: Dickens Law and KC Financial Advisors are two separate companies, although they share office space. When Dickens Law renders services or gives advice, it does so only on behalf of the Law Firm, and not on behalf of the Financial Firm. Likewise, when KC Financial Advisors renders services or gives advice, it does so only on behalf of the Financial Firm, and not on behalf of Dickens Law, LLC.

Investment Advisory Services are offered through Brookstone Capital Management, LLC, an SEC Registered Investment Advisor. KC Financial Advisors and Brookstone Capital Management LLC are separate companies. These views should not be construed as investment advice. Neither Brookstone Capital Management LLC nor any named representative gives tax or legal advice. All information is believed to be from reliable sources; however, we make no representation as to its completeness or accuracy. Please consult your financial advisor for further information.

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