What you will find in this issue:
  • Special Reminder and Thank you from Dave Dickens & Dave Cox
  • Weekly Financial News has a NEW look - What do you think about this week's stories?
  • Scams Affect Us All - by the Federal Trade Commission
  • October's Exclusive Events - Topic: Social Security Questions (Lots of them)!
  • Weekly Quote, Tip, Riddle and Recipe (recipe inspiration from our Marketing Coordinator)
  • The Changing World of Retirement Seminar
  • Photos from our team
Special Reminder from Dave Dickens & Dave Cox
And thank you to our recent donors!!
Light the Night in Kansas City is this weekend & there's still time to support and donate!

We have set a goal of raising $5,000 and we can’t reach it without supporters like you. We have committed to matching this donation.  That is $10,000 that KC Financial Advisors can potentially donate!!

Your support and donation would mean so much to us and the lives of the more than 1.2 million people in the U.S. living with, or are in remission from, a blood cancer.

When & Where: Cleveland University - Kansas City, 10850 Lowell Avenue, Overland Park, KS. Saturday September 30, 2017

In great appreciation,
Big thank you to ...

Becky B., Ken H., Kenny C., Judy M., and Michael M..

Your donations and stories are greatly appreciated!!
September 25th Weekly Financial News
Here are a few articles we want to share in our Weekly Financial News from CNN Money, Wall Street Journal, and CNBC.
Real Wages Keep Powering Ahead, but Can the Trend Last?

You probably can't tell from looking at your paycheck, but hourly wages in the U.S. are nearing historical highs. That is, if you take very low inflation into account.

Read more
www.wsj.com
Dow soars as investors exhale after Irma and North Korea ...

The Dow rose 259 points, the biggest rally in 6 months, and was back above the 22,000 level. The S&P 500 climbed 1.1% to a record high and the Nasdaq was up as well. While Irma, now a tropical storm, did cause extensive damage in Florida, it...

Read more
money.cnn.com
S&P cuts China's credit rating, citing increasing...

Concerns about China's sustained strong credit growth appear to be increasing, even as first-half economic growth beat expectations. China's stock markets were already closed Thursday when the downgrade was published, and there was little...

Read more
www.cnbc.com
Stock Market Data & Financial Markets Summary - Wall...

Financial stock market overview with major US stock indexes, currencies, futures, rates, currencies and ETFs. A complete overview of US market data

Read more
markets.wsj.com
Scams Affect Us All
From the Federal Trade Commission
Scams affect all of us

How many of us get scam calls? Maybe it's someone saying they're the IRS. Or a debt collector. Or tech support. Or a so-called friend in so-called trouble. And they want you to send money. Sound familiar? All of us are targeted for scams. Every...

Read more
www.consumer.ftc.gov
October's Exclusive Events

Call for Availability and to RSVP!
You will receive an email confirmation when you are registered.
(913) 317-1414

Place: KC Financial Advisors office in Corporate Woods. 

October's Topic:
Social Security

Coffee Connection - October 13th
Lunch & Learn - October 11th
Wine Down Monday - October 16th

Questions. Lots of them.
  • Should everyone start benefits early – especially with the problems Social Security is having? 
  • Should I delay? Is there a benefit to delay? 
  • What are spousal benefits and do I qualify for them? What If I’m divorced? Or widowed? 
  • Are my benefits taxed? Can they be reduced if I’m working? 
  • What is my PIA at FRA?  What does that even mean?! 
  • How can I integrate my Social Security benefits into an overall income plan? 

Join us as tackle these questions – and more. In thirty minutes or less.

Information provided is not intended as tax or legal advice, and should not be relied on as such. You are encouraged to seek tax or legal advice from an independent professional.
Weekly Quote, Tip, Riddle & Recipe
 
WEEKLY QUOTE -  “Price is what you pay. Value is what you get.” - Warren Buffett

WEEKLY TIP -  Are your antiques and collectibles worth more than they used to be? Their current value should be accurately stated on your homeowner insurance policy. Otherwise, an insurer may not reimburse you for their full value if they are lost or damaged.    
 
WEEKLY RIDDLE -  A 6-foot chain is suspended with its ends nailed to a wall, with the nails parallel to the floor. The chain sags and hangs down between the nails; the height of the hanging chain is therefore 3 feet from top to bottom. What is the distance in between the nails?  

Last week’s riddle:
Take three letters, arrange them one way, and you have a word for “conflict.” Arrange them another way, and you have a word for “uncooked.” What are the three letters?  
  
Last week’s answer:
A, R, and W.


WEEKLY RECIPE - Elizabeth Goodwin, our Marketing Coordinator is a die-hard fan of smoothies. Here is an article for 31 Fall Smoothies to inspire you!
Source: Run to the Finish by Amanda Brooks

The Changing World of Retirement Planning
Workshop
The rules for a retiring generation of baby boomers have changed. Learn how those changes affect you as you prepare to live a prosperous retirement.

Instructor: David Dickens, CFA and President and Owner of KC Financial Advisors

KU EDWARDS CAMPUS
REGNIER HALL, ROOM 354

Thursdays
October 12 & 19
6:30 pm to 9:30 pm
OR
Tuesdays
October 17 & 24
6:30 pm to 9:30 pm

Registration Fee: $49 (Includes one set of workbooks)

YOU WILL DISCOVER HOW TO:

  • Determine if you have enough money for retirement
  • Protect your assets in a rising tax rate environment
  • Use the 3 basic types of retirement accounts to maximize cash flow in retirement
  • Evaluate the benefits of a Roth Conversion
  • Maximize Social Security income
  • Protect your portfolio against stock market loss during retirement
  • Reduce, or eliminate unwanted expenses or delays with estate planning
  • Understand if your portfolio is truly “diversified”
  • Avoid the three basic “pitfalls” of retirement distribution planning

THREE WAYS TO REGISTER:

MAIL FORM & PAYMENT
Make Check Payable to:
KC Financial Advisors
Retirement Course Registration
10975 Grandview Drive
Bldg. 27, Ste. 190
Overland Park, Kansas 66210

CALL
913.562.1172
With questions or to register

ONLINE

This course is offered by the National Society of Financial Educators (NSFE.org) University of Kansas Edwards Campus is not affiliated with the event and should not be contacted regarding the program. KC Financial Advisors is an independent investment firm specializing in retirement planning, capital preservation and wealth transfer. David is also an Investment Advisor Represntative with Brookstone Capital Management LLC, an SEC Registered Investment Advisor.

From our Team ...
Elizabeth & daughter Marley!
Dave Cox's grandson Crosby celebrates his 1st birthday!!
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.
  • 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.

The Five Star Wealth Manager award, administered by Crescendo Business Services, LLC (dba Five Star Professional), should not be construed as an endorsement of the wealth manager by Crescendo Business Services or any client. The award methodology does not evaluate the quality of services provided. The award is not indicative of the award winners future performance. For more information on the Five Star Award and the research/selection methodology, go to: www.fivestarprofessional.com/wmresearch .