Florence… City of Finance, Culture, and Inspiration
Florence was a leading financial center of the Middle Ages and Renaissance. It’s role as a leading city state of the Italian peninsula owed to its ability to cultivate industry, finance, and trade. The ruling families of the city were certainly full of conflict, intrigue, and competition. But the cultural and historical impact of this city endures due to the impact of these same families. Some impressions stuck out to me that inform the work we are doing with clients. Read more here…
Congratulations to W. Kirk Taylor, CFP®, the FPA NCA President for 2022!
Kirk Capital Advisors is proud to announce that W. Kirk Taylor, CFP® has been elected the President of the Financial Planning Association for the National Capital Area!
Director of Financial Planning Mark Troutman Participates in National Association of Business Economists Annual Meeting, 26 – 28 September 2021
The National Association of Business Economists is the leading organization for financial professionals engaged in economic analysis and forecasting. I’ve been a member for over ten years and this past week attended our annual meeting. The meeting provided great perspectives, and I’ve included some highlights below…
Protecting Your Goals: The Emergency Fund
An important investment principle is the ability to assess risk and take prudent steps to reduce the effects of unwanted developments.
Is Your Advisor Generating “Alpha”?
Does your advisor generate “alpha” or results that are better than those you could achieve on your own?
Thinking Long Term: A Smooth Sea Never Made a Skilled Sailor
Investing is like charting a course through rough seas. There are risks you must navigate moment to moment and key decisions you must make over the short-term if you wish to survive and reach your long-term destination.