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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 »»
Ken Marx, partner with BKD St. Louis, is featured in the January 2009 PPS Alert for Long-Term Care where he offers tips for obtaining credit in a tight market. More »»
Angela Morelock, partner with BKD’s Forensics & Valuation Services Group, is featured in a Financial Managers Society article on fraud vulnerabilities. More »»
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| 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.” |
| The Fiscal Times January 10, 2012 Jeff Layman, Chief Investment Officer, BKD Wealth Advisors Anne Brennan of The Fiscal Times quotes Jeff Layman, principal and CIO at BKD Wealth Advisors, in an article about the top investing trends that consumers should consider for the New Year. Layman explains that with market volatility expected to continue, stocks will offer better opportunity in 2012 especially with reasonable valuation levels currently. He also offers that emerging market stocks and bonds offer potential and says, “EM bonds offer yields of seven percent, improving credit quality, and fiscal surpluses in many of the economies.” |
| Money Magazine January 3, 2012 Jeff Layman, Chief Investment Officer, BKD Wealth Advisors Carla Fried of Money magazine quotes Jeff Layman, principal and CIO at BKD Wealth Advisors, in an article about how investors can navigate the bond market to find positive returns. Layman offers that while bonds currently provide a negative rate of return and treasuries are yielding less than stocks, investors should not completely bail on the investment option. “To squeeze out more income, you’ll have to get creative,” Layman says. |
| KY3 TV December 28, 2011 Jack Thurman, President, BKD Wealth Advisors Jack Thurman, president of BKD Wealth Advisors, appears on KY3-TV to discuss financial resolutions for the New Year. Thurman explains that no matter where viewers stand financially, they should determine wants versus needs and plan to save in 2012. He also recommends paying down debt and staying focused on saving. “The goal should be to save as much as you can,” Thurman says. “You’re on the right track if you are thinking about finances often.” |
| The Wall Street Journal December 16, 2011 Jeff Layman, Chief Investment Officer, BKD Wealth Advisors Steven Russolillo of The Wall Street Journal quotes Jeff Layman, principal and CIO at BKD Wealth Advisors, in an article about the European sovereign debt crisis impacting the U.S. marketplace. “When we don’t have the black cloud of the European overhang holding us down, the tendency is for the market to move up,” Layman explains. “It’s pretty clear that the U.S. economic fundamentals are improving. They keep getting a little better week over week, and month over month.” |
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