What you will find in this issue:
  • Light the Night KC 2017
  • Weekly Financial News - Consumer Outlook Weathers Storms
  • Monthly Economic Video Update - Comes out this Saturday!
  • UPDATE on October's Exclusive Events - Topic: Social Security Questions (Lots of them) & Do I need a Trust?
  • Linda Dickens celebrates 60th Birthday!!!
  • The Changing World of Retirement Seminar
  • Weekly Quote, Tip, Riddle and Recipe
  • Do you have a friend or colleague that could benefit from KC Financial Advisors services? 
Special Thanks from Dave Dickens & Dave Cox
KC Financial Advisors along with your donations, gave $2,500 to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society!

Overall LLS are projecting about $956,500 ... WOW!!

Here's a few photos of our team at Light the Night KC 2017!!
Big thank you for your support!
Your donations and stories were greatly appreciated!!
October 2nd Weekly Financial News
Consumer Outlook Weathers Storms
The University of Michigan’s consumer sentiment index and the Conference Board’s consumer confidence index both declined for September, but not drastically. The university’s gauge fell 1.7 points to a reading of 95.1, right where analysts polled by MarketWatch thought it would land; that left it 4.3 points above where it was in September 2016. At a mark of 119.8, the CB index was just 0.6 points lower than its August reading.2,3


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A Few Newsworthy Shares ...
How to protect your identity when you travel
If you're traveling far from home, you probably want to do all you can to make sure your wallet or purse doesn't end up in the wrong hands. But according to a recent Experian ProtectMyID survey, 30% of travelers have experienced identity theft...
What retirees should do in wake of Equifax data breach

By Millions of people, roughly 143 million Americans, were affected by the Equifax data breach. And some of those millions were retirees. The internet is filled with advice today about what consumers should do now. But are there things that...

www.marketwatch.com
The Disconnect Between Unemployment and Wages

By Gee Hee Hong, Zsoka Koczan, Weicheng Lian, Malhar Nabar September 27, 2017 Demand for workers is rising, but pay is hardly catching up (photo: Shironosov/iStock)....

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blogs.imf.org
Amazon's Whole Foods Price Cuts Hurting These 2 Chains Most

Whole Foods rivals Trader Joe's and Sprouts Farmers Market (sfm) have been hit hardest by customer defections since Amazon's price cuts at the premium grocer, Whole Foods price cuts, a data analytics firm said on Tuesday. Amazon (amzn) cut prices ...

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fortune.com
[UPDATE] 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 Topics:
Do I need a Trust?
Coffee Connection - October 13th

Social Security - Questions. Lots of them!
Lunch & Learn - October 11th
Wine Down Monday - October 16th

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.

Linda Dickens celebrates 60th Birthday
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

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.

Weekly Quote, Tip, Riddle & Recipe
 
WEEKLY QUOTE -  “A man’s silence is wonderful to listen to.” - Thomas Hardy 

WEEKLY TIP -  When a grandparent, relative or friend of the family pays for a child’s medical expenses that are not covered by insurance, direct payments to doctors for such costs are not considered gifts to the child and do not count against the annual gift tax exclusion amount (currently $14,000).
 
WEEKLY RIDDLE - Michael is asked to use only the numeral 4, four times, to make an equation that equals 17. How does he do it? 

Last week’s 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 answer:
No distance at all, they are next to each other.


WEEKLY RECIPE - Pioneer Woman is back! "I love bread. Crusty bread, sandwich bread, sweet bread, and definitely quick bread. Pumpkin bread is my favorite ..."

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 .