Krilogy Financial

Investment Committee and Investment Advisory Department Report, 2019 Volume Three

Volatility Has Returned, Yet Markets Have Been Resilient The steady gains of early 2019 are more variable now. After a strong first quarter historically-typical volatility has returned, driven by uncertainty. U.S.-China trade relations, the Federal Reserve’s interest rate policy and the state of the world’s economies caused a May pullback of more than 6% in the S&P 500. Stocks broadly…

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Jaime Shelton

Team Spotlight: Firm Operations, 2019 Volume Three

Welcome to Clearly Krilogy, a new series offering glimpses into the teams behind the scenes who make our work for you run smoothly. I’m pleased to introduce you to the Operations Team, a group of individuals whose mission is to relentlessly serve our clients, team and community with the highest level of dedication, abundance and leadership. We foster this through…

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Krilogy Cares Run

Krilogy Giving Back: Testicular Cancer Society Run, 2019 Volume Three

The Krilogy Cares initiative hosted a 5K Run and 1K Fun Run on May 11th. It was the first event in support of this year’s partner, The Testicular Cancer Society. The day was wet, but the usual high spirits prevailed. Runners of all ages participated, and the Cardinals’ beloved FREDBIRD® made an impactful guest appearance. The women’s division was taken…

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Top Financial Advisers 2019

Krilogy Financial® Named to the 2019 Financial Times 300 Top Registered Investment Advisors

Krilogy Financial®, an independent wealth management firm with over $1 billion in assets, has been named to the Financial Times 300 (FT 300) Top Registered Investment Advisors in 2019. The 2019 announcement marks the third year in a row in which Krilogy has been honored as a top Registered Investment Advisor.  The list surveys Registered Investment Advisors (RIAs) and recognizes…

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Josh Willbrand

Krilogy Financial’s® St. Charles County Office Adds Josh Willbrand to its Team of Financial Advisors

Krilogy Financial®, a St. Louis-based independent wealth management firm with more than $1 Billion in assets, recently welcomed Josh Willbrand as the latest addition to the team of financial advisors in its St. Charles County Office. In his role, Willbrand will support the creation of comprehensive financial plans, focusing on client needs and leveraging the vast tools and resources of…

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Charles Schulz

Growing Your Business Beyond its First Three Years

My last article touched on financial considerations for business owners surviving their first three years in business. In the piece, I pointed out a few important areas of focus: growth, monitoring financial statements, managing debt, learning income trends, keeping cash on hand, and holding the appropriate types of insurance as a few items that should be on the radar screen…

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Kent Skornia

From the Desk of the President, 2019 Volume Two

A Perspective on Returns What role do returns play in your financial world? To some, returns take center stage in conversations, becoming a source of pride and focus. Returns are an important driver of your financial plan, and are one component of your overall journey. I have recently noticed an uptick in messaging about advisors serving as financial coaches for…

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Krilogy Financial

Investment Committee & IA Department Report, 2019 Volume Two

A Strong Start to the Year, But Risks Remain January marked a strong turn-around from December’s lows. Stocks rebounded strongly in the first quarter, thanks to improving U.S.-China trade relations, the Federal Reserve’s announced pause in rate increases, and an improving outlook for corporate earnings. The market’s performance during the first quarter was welcome following the volatility and jitters of…

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Kristin Poole

Team Member Spotlight: Kristin B. Poole, CFP®, MIB, Vice President and Private Client Wealth Advisor, 2019 Volume Two

I’m extremely pleased that Kristin Poole chose to join us last Fall. Kristin is a strong leader who communicates very well and possesses a diverse skill set as an advisor. She is a member of the Investment Committee, the Krilogy 360 Women’s Initiative, and is running a terrific practice with her team at Krilogy. “We are a goal-setting organization by…

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Krilogy Cares Run

Krilogy Cares Foundation, Testicular Cancer Society, 2019 Volume Two

In 2016, the firm established Krilogy Cares, an initiative to impact the community through team members working together to collectively support one non-profit each year. The 2019 Krilogy Cares partner, as nominated and selected by the team, is the Testicular Cancer Society. The Testicular Cancer Society was founded to provide resources for young men facing the illness. This is a…

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