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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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WealthPlan is BKD’s family of professional services to help clients grow, preserve and protect their wealth. Through WealthPlan advisors, clients have access to the resources of BKD, LLP and BKD Wealth Advisors, LLC (BKDWA), a wholly owned subsidiary. BKDWA is our investment advisory subsidiary registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which manages or supervises approximately $1 billion in client portfolios and provides investment management, personal wealth planning and estate planning solutions.

BKDWA’s advisors are financial counselors with years of experience in investment and financial management. Increasingly they are being tapped by national media for insight, explanation and solid commentary related to newsworthy issues. Selected national appearance listings for print and electronic media are featured on this page.

The Wall Street Journal
June 3, 2013
Jeff Layman, Chief Investment Officer, BKD Wealth Advisors

Shefali Anand of The Wall Street Journal features Jeff Layman, principal and CIO at BKD Wealth Advisors, in an article highlighting investment themes to consider in the marketplace. The piece showcases a model portfolio from the firm, which was created for investors who rely on their portfolio for income.
The Springfield Business Journal
June 3, 2013
Jeff Layman, Chief Investment Officer, BKD Wealth Advisors

Emily Letterman of The Springfield Business Journal includes Jeff Layman, principal and CIO at BKD Wealth Advisors, in an article detailing small business owners hesitation amid the mild growth of the US economy.
FoxBusiness.com
May 10, 2013
Tiffany Vanhook, Managing Advisor, BKD Wealth Advisors

Tiffany VanHook, managing advisor at BKD Wealth Advisors, contributes a byline to FoxBusiness.com that reviews dynastic wealth strategies. VanHook offers tips, such as launching a mentorship program and keeping communication open between family members, as ways for familial wealth to be passed through multiple generations successfully. “Preserving wealth though several generations requires a focus beyond just the dollars,” she says.
Family Wealth Report
May 9, 2013
Jack Thurman, President, BKD Wealth Advisors

Wendy Spires of Family Wealth Report features Jack Thurman, president at BKD Wealth Advisors, in an article detailing how standardized service models are helping advisors provide clients with greater customer service. “What I realized is that anyone can do financial planning, anyone can provide investment views,” Thurman explains. “It’s how you integrate it and deliver it that is really the differential.”
InvestmentNews.com
April 21, 2013
Jeff Layman, Chief Investment Officer, BKD Wealth Advisors

Jason Kephart of InvestmentNews.com quotes Jeff Layman, principal and CIO at BKD Wealth Advisors, in an article detailing yield strategies. “We are rethinking fixed income,” Layman says. “The first stage was investing in satellite bond holdings like high-yield and emerging-markets debt, but those have been so bid up, they look like they will earn their coupons, at best.”

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