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Sean Kulczycki, BKD National Financial Services Group lead regulatory compliance partner, is quoted in an Independent Banker article about the importance of an effective compliance management chain for efficient and effective management. More >>
Jeff Layman, chief investment officer for BKD Wealth Advisors, is quoted in a February 9, 2011, article in The New York Times about how to invest wisely in the commodities market. More »»
Kenneth Simonson, chief economist with of Associated General Contractors of America, spoke about the state of the industry at a forum to clients and friends of BKD on December 3 in the new St. Louis office in the One Metropolitan Square building. Simonson is the top voice on economic trends affecting the construction industry in the United States. BKD is actively involved at the local level serving on various committees and with AGC of America serving on its Tax & Fiscal Affairs Committee as well as the Multi Employer Pension Plan Task Force. The St. Louis Business Journal reported on Simonson's visit. More »»
Gene Morgenthaler, partner with BKD’s St. Louis office, is featured in a St. Louis Business Journal article, “St. Louis businesses to benefit from tax breaks.” More »»
Wendy Henry, managing partner of BKD’s St. Louis and Decatur offices, is featured in a St. Louis Business Journal “New to Town” article. More »»
Steve Blumreich, president of BKD Corporate Finance, LLC, is featured in a BusinessWeek article, "M&A: Will the Recession Spark a Rebound?". More »»
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| Bloomberg April 27,2012 Jeff Layman, Chief Investment Officer, BKD Wealth Advisors Rita Nazareth of Bloomberg.com quotes Jeff Layman, principal and CIO at BKD Wealth Advisors, in an article about the US stock market advancing amid recent reports released showing the economy has expanded less than expected. Layman explains that while the economy may be growing at a slow, steady pace, consumers are feeling more confident, which is positive. “We are pleased with the overall improvement in earnings,” he says. |
| Consumers Digest March 2012 Jeff Layman, Chief Investment Officer, BKD Wealth Advisors Stacie Zoe Berg of Consumers Digest features insight from Jeff Layman, principal and CIO at BKD Wealth Advisors, in an article about investors considering the health care sector as a beneficial portfolio play in today’s environment. Layman explains that stocks in this sector continue to grow and are reasonably valued. “The healthcare industry is poised to edge out technology and financials and become the largest economic sector in the Standard & Poor’s 500 index this decade,” he says. |
| Bloomberg March 7, 2012 Jeff Layman, Chief Investment Officer, BKD Wealth Advisors Carla Fried of Bloomberg.com quotes Jeff Layman, principal and CIO at BKD Wealth Advisors, in an article about finding more yield from cash. Layman offers that he has placed an emphasis on redeploying cash that lands in a money market fund faster for clients. “When you were earning four percent in the sweep account, you didn’t necessarily have to worry about a fast turnaround,” he says. “But, you don’t want a month or two going by earning nothing. If you don’t want to reinvest, consider siphoning money from your no-yield money market fund into better cash alternatives.” |
| KCTV-TV February 6, 2012 Lynn Mayabb, Senior Managing Advisor, BKD Wealth Advisors Lynn Mayabb, senior managing advisor at BKD Wealth Advisors, appears on a CBS news segment to discuss how couples can properly navigate their finances this Valentine’s Day. Given that a leading stress among couples, both unmarried and married, is financial issues, Lynn offers strategies to consider for maintaining a successful fiscal future. |
| The Wall Street Journal January 11, 2012 Jeff Layman, Chief Investment Officer, BKD Wealth Advisors Jonathan Cheng of The Wall Street Journal quotes Jeff Layman, principal and CIO at BKD Wealth Advisors, in an article about the weakening European economy prompting US stocks to slip. “A European recession definitely concerns us,” Layman explains. “It’s tough to know how large of an impact a European recession would have on global growth. Given the strength that the US has exhibited in the last few months, it’ll put some limitations on world growth, but it won’t drag it down.” |
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