What you will find in this issue:
  • Financial News ((Podcast)) Not Your Parents' Retirement
  • Weekly Update: Russell 2000 makes history
  • A Scam Story: Secret Shopping and Fake Checks
  • KC Financial Events ((Next Event)): How to Master your 401k in your 50's
  • SHRED Day 2018 ((Thank you)) Shred Day was a Success!
  • Special Shout Out: Chick-Fil-A® was a huge hit again this year!!
  • Around the Office with Melody Collins
  • Office Closings: Monday, May 25th
  • Weekly Quote, Tip, Riddle ((Laurel or Yanny?)) and Recipe
May 21st Weekly Financial News
Financial Straight Talk with David Dickens

Your retirement will look much different than your parents'. Find out why. We'll also explain why there's really only three places you can invest and try to determine your spending personality.

This week's headlines ...

  • Retail sales rise another 0.3%
  • April saw less groundbreaking
  • Home loan rates reach 7-year high
  • Russell 2000 makes history
Secret Shopping and Fake Checks: Federal Trade Commission
Scammers need a good story to get to your wallet. Once they find one that works, they use it again and again. One of their old favorites brings together fake checks and secret shopping, and we’ve been hearing a lot about it lately.

Here’s how it starts > Article Here
Upcoming Event:
How to Master Your 401k in Your 50's
RSVP with Elizabeth by calling (913) 317-1414.

Wednesday, June 13th
Wine Down Monday w/David Cox 
5:30 - 6:30 PM
How to Master your 401k in your 50's

We are working on a ((Video)) to cover this topic, along with a Q&A. What are some of your questions?
Shred Day was a Success!
Special Shout Out to Chick-fil-A!!
Thank you for supporting our Annual Shred Day. We enjoyed all of our visitors to our office!

Last Chance to download our "Keep or Shred Suggestions".

We want to say thank you to our neighbors at the Oak Park Mall Chick-fil-A® for donating their chicken minis to our community Annual Shred Day!

These little bites were a HUGE hit again this year!!

"Thank you Chick-fil-A!"
Around the Office
with Melody Collins
Melody Collins soaks up Mother's Day with her two kids Brandi and Michael, and got in a little "Moo Moo" time with her granddaughters, in Arizona a couple weeks ago.

We love to see Melody in all smiles!!
Happy Memorial Weekend!
"Today we honor those who have given the greatest sacrifice for our freedom. Thank you!"

To allow our staff to observe the holiday weekend, KC Financial will be closed on Memorial Day.
We hope you enjoy the extra day with loved ones and look forward to serving you and your business first thing Tuesday morning.

Photo Credit: Melody also shares this wedding photo of she and Phil's niece and her husband ... What a spectacular image!
Weekly Quote, Tip, Riddle & Recipe
 
WEEKLY QUOTE -   “The heart has its reasons which reason knows nothing of.”      
- Blaise Pascal

WEEKLY TIP -   Yes, you could file for Social Security at 62, as soon as you are eligible. It might pay to wait, however. The size of your monthly payment will grow by about 8% for every year you hold off claiming benefits through age 70.
   
WEEKLY RIDDLE - They come at night without being called. They are lost in the day without being stolen. What are they?
Last week’s riddle:
I grind my feet upon the earth, my forward motion supported by a metal hearth. What I call food and drink was left behind by changes made in an ancient time. What am I?
    
Last week’s answer:
An automobile.
Recipe of the week!

Elizabeth recently purchased the book "Food Swings" by Jessica Seinfeld. And as a result, here is this recipe of the week!

Has anyone cooked any of our weekly recipes? Elizabeth frequently cooks these and will share her favorites in our next newsletter!

Send us your favorite recipes and a photo of you with your dish and we will feature it in an upcoming newsletter!

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 .