What you will find in this issue:
  • In This Week’s Recap: retail sales impress again, groundbreaking suddenly tails off, stocks tread water, and more tariffs might be in store for China.
  • Article of the Week: Little Or No Retirement Savings in Your 40s, What to Do? ((Share this with a special 40-something you know))
  • Financial News ((Podcast)): What is a Fiduciary?
  • August's Wine Down Monday: ((FEW SPOTS LEFT))
  • KCFA Client Survey & Drawing: These have been pouring in and we can't wait to announce our FIRST Winner August 3rd!
  • Neighborhood News: Our neighbor, Dr. Yakel, is leading a talk on Managing Inflammation
  • Weekly Quote, Tip, Riddle and Recipe
Weekly Financial News
This week's headlines

  • Another good month for retail sales
  • Housing starts sink to a 9-month low
  • Are more tariffs coming on chinese goods?
  • A flat week on Wall Street
Quit procrastinating: 3 things to do if you're in your 40's with no retirement savings
When it comes to your financial future, procrastinating can make things much harder down the line. Here's how to get confident about your money. USA TODAY

News flash: You're a real adult now, and neglecting your nest egg will no longer fly.

Financial Straight Talk with David Dickens

This week, we'll determine the quality of your financial health. We'll also explore the meaning behind the fiduciary standard and the importance of legacy planning.

August's Wine Down Topic:
🏆 The Winner of August's Wine Down Topic is:

w/Dave Dickens
Monday, August 27th
5:30 - 6:30 pm
KC Financial Advisors Conference Room

RSVP with Elizabeth Goodwin at 913-317-1414

**We have a few spots!
Client Survey & Monthly Drawing
$100 Gift Card

Are you a KCFA client?

We love serving you and your family’s financial needs. And we know a lot about your investment needs/likes/dislikes, but less about your personal likes/dislikes. To help round out our picture of you, please complete our short survey for a chance to WIN $100 to one of your favorites!


Thank you! We appreciate the opportunity to get to know you better!

Details: Over the next few months, we will be collecting the client surveys and you will be entered into our drawing for a $100 gift card to one of YOUR favorite(s). We are going to draw ONE monthly winner starting August 3rd. *Final surveys must be completed and turned in by Friday, September 28th. And our last monthly winner will be notified Monday, October 1st.

Neighborhood News
Neighbor Dr. Yakel - Mastering Inflammation
Our neighbor in Corporate Woods, Dr. Yakel, is leading this talk on Managing Inflammation.

The key to maintaining a healthy mind and body lies in managing inflammation. Join Dr. Yakel as he discusses the root cause of chronic inflammation while providing natural strategies for living an anti-inflammatory lifestyle. 

You will learn how to :
-Recognize the source of your inflammation
-Reduce inflammation naturally
-Decrease chronic pain
-Support optimal brain health

Weekly Quote, Tip, Riddle & Recipe
 
  Q U O T E  O F  T H E  W E E K
" It is wise to remember that you are one of those who can be fooled some of the time."
LAURENCE J. PETER

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T I P  O F  T H E  W E E K

Are you a self-employed professional or a small business owner? You should seriously consider disability insurance . As your salary may be your household’s main (or only) source of income, an extended interruption in your earnings could disrupt your lifestyle and prove financially disastrous.

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T H E  W E E K L Y  R I D D L E


LAST WEEK’S RIDDLE: How many times can you subtract 100 from 1,000?

ANSWER: Just once, because after that, you will be subtracting 100 from 900, 800, and so on.


Creamy Spinach and Red Pepper Chicken

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.

Brookstone Capital Management (BCM) and its Investment Advisor Representatives act as fiduciaries for all of our investment management clients. We have an obligation to act in the best interests of our clients and to disclose any conflicts of interests and all associated fees. Additionally, the recently enacted Department of Labor (DOL) Fiduciary Rule imposes a fiduciary duty upon advice given to any retirement account, including qualified insurance annuity products. Please refer to the BCM firm brochure (Form ADV 2A) for additional information regarding the fiduciary standard.

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 .