What you will find in this issue:
  • 2018 State of the Market Financial Forum at Ritz Charles - RSVP Today!
  • Weekly Update: Consumer Confidence Declines
  • Newsworthy Shares this week: Can the stock market bull keep raging in 2018?
  • Next Monday Wine Down event: Enjoy the Rally, But Prepare for the Retreat. Will the current bull market run for another year? 
  • Year-End Survey Winner is ...
  • Weekly Quote, Tip, Riddle and Recipe
2018 State of the Market Financial Forum
"Trump Tax Plan and What it Means to You!"
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 ...
  • Consumer confidence declines
  • Oil ends 2017 above $60
  • Home prices up 6.2% in 12 months
  • A terrific year for equities concludes
A Few Newsworthy Shares ...
New Science Shows Losing Weight May Be As Simple As Standing Up

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

Comparing 2018 New Year Resolutions of Men & Women

Women are increasingly distancing themselves from weight loss resolutions,  according to Women’s Health . Women are now focusing on maintaining a healthy lifestyle and balanced diet rather than counting calories and watching the scale, per Women’s Health.

Source: BizJournal

Can the stock market bull keep raging in 2018?

Stocks had a phenomenal year in 2017. 2017 is now over. So what comes next for the market? Well, if the first trading day of 2018 is any indication, things look promising. The Dow quickly leaped to a triple-digit point gain Tuesday morning. And many experts are predicting another solid year for U.S. stocks in 2018, albeit not as strong as last year.


Source: CNN Money

January Topics Are Here ...
Wine Down, Coffee Connection and Lunch & Learn

Place: KC Financial Advisors office in Corporate Woods. 

Monday, January 8th
w/David Cox
5:30 - 6:30 PM
Enjoy the Rally, But Prepare for the Retreat.
Will the current bull market run for another year? 
[Currently on a Waitlist, Call to add your name]
Wednesday, January 17th
w/David Dickens
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
2018 Financial To Do List
Things you can do for your future as the year unfolds.
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.
KCFA Year-End Survey is complete!
And our goal is to make 2018 even better!!
Thank you all for making our year-end survey a success. We look forward to hosting many great educational events in 2018!

If you have any questions or suggestions, please call
Elizabeth Goodwin at 913-317-1414.

Weekly Quote, Tip, Riddle & Recipe
 
WEEKLY QUOTE -   “We are not entitled to our opinions; we are entitled to our informed opinions. Without research, without background, without understanding, it’s nothing.”     - Harlan Ellison

WEEKLY TIP -   Do you think you will have a 2018 tax refund? Consider using it to pay off a high-interest debt. If you have a debt at 18% interest, doing away with it is effectively like getting an 18% return.      

WEEKLY RIDDLE -  It occasionally comes up in conversation, and it never goes down. What is it?

Last week’s riddle:
Emily takes a picture at an art museum in Michigan. Why is she subsequently told not to leave the museum? 
    
Last week’s answer:
She took a picture off the wall and took it with her.



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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