Kent Skornia

From the Desk of the President, 2019 Volume Four

There’s No Place Like Home Welcome! We’ve arrived at the final months of this captivating decade. As I envision the myriad of things that will unfold during the next ten years, I find myself drawn to the bedrock value of belonging. One example that I’m particularly proud of as a leader is the feeling of home that the Krilogy team…

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Kent Skornia

From the Desk of the President, 2019 Volume Three

Values: The Soul of the Organization I believe that given the opportunity to build something from scratch, create the best version possible. This was a guiding principle when I established Krilogy in 2009, and it remains a primary focus as we craft portfolios, manage money and grow the team. The focus on creating the “best version possible” in Krilogy led…

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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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Kent Skornia

From the Desk of the President, 2019 Volume One

Ten Years of Krilogy Milestones often inspire leaders to reflect upon the journey to date, and envision the path that lies ahead. Today is such an occasion for me, as I look back on Krilogy’s first ten years and anticipate what’s to come in our next decade. From Vision to Fruition My vision for Krilogy has always revolved around a…

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Kent Skornia

From the Desk of the President, 2018 Volume Three

2018 and the Power of Discipline One of the things I appreciate about leading Krilogy is having the privilege of rubbing elbows with leaders of highly effective organizations. Those who are most successful have the ability to be disciplined, tune out distractions and focus on what is most important. Investing and wealth management require that same approach. 2018 has been…

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Kent Skornia

From the Desk of the President, 2018 Volume Two

As we close out the first half of 2018, our awareness continues to focus on a seemingly ever-present state of market volatility. Clients are questioning what will happen if we enter a trade war, how rising interest rates in the bond market will impact their portfolios, and of course, when a significant market correction may happen. All of these questions…

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Kent Skornia

From the President – February 2017

Today, we find ourselves at a time in history where the need for communication, collaboration, and the search for solutions to our challenges remains high. In Missouri, a new Governor has recently taken office, and as the world watched, a new President has been sworn in. Both are outsiders, vowing to disrupt the politics-as-usual manner of operating at the state…

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Kent Skornia

From the President – November 2016

This year, we witnessed a presidential election which, in the minds of many, was unlike any we’d ever seen. There was very passionate debate, as well as a great deal of fear surrounding both candidates. Many parents, myself included, experienced their children becoming aware of the political process for the first time, and asking pointed questions about a variety of…

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Kent Skornia

From the President – August 2016

In 2015, Krilogy embarked on a journey to increase our footprint in the St. Louis region, and provide clients throughout the area with greater access to service. The first step on that path was the opening of Krilogy St. Charles, which has grown 40% over the last year under the leadership of Michael Brown. Last month, the journey continued as…

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Kent Skornia

From the President – May 2016

There’s been a good deal of talk in the industry and in the media regarding the recent Department of Labor Fiduciary Rule for retirement accounts, including individual retirement accounts (IRAs). The final rule was passed earlier this month, and it requires advisors to serve as a fiduciary for clients, which means they’re required to put their clients’ interests first. It…

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