“IS THE SKY FALLING, OR IS THIS A BUYING OPPORTUNITY?”
by C. Kelly Buckley, MBA, CFP® | June 21, 2021 | SFA | 0 Comments
Happy Friday, everybody! We here at SFA hope you and your families have an incredible Father's Day weekend! We wanted to share this video with you because in the last couple of weeks, we have had some settling in our nation's markets. Please watch the video in the...HAPPY FATHER’S DAY!
by C. Kelly Buckley, MBA, CFP® | June 18, 2021 | SFA | 0 Comments
Thank you to all the fathers that give our children paternal guidance and someone to love, respect, and admire. You’re the ones whose example shapes our future generation and makes a difference in the lives of our communities. Happy Father’s Day from Spectrum...Lab Testing Revealed ‘Dangerous Pathogens’ on Children’s Face Masks
by C. Kelly Buckley, MBA, CFP® | June 17, 2021 | SFA | 0 Comments
Lab testing revealed “dangerous pathogens” on children’s face masks after concerned parents sent them in for testing. The parents sent the masks in “because they were concerned about the potential of contaminants on masks that their children were forced to wear all...“I wish I could just retire already”
by C. Kelly Buckley, MBA, CFP® | June 17, 2021 | SFA | 0 Comments
Have you ever gone to work and thought to yourself, "man, I wish I could just retire already…" MAYBE YOU CAN! Did you know you can retire BEFORE 59 ½ without paying the IRS a 10% early withdrawal on retirement plan distributions?! Interested in Learning More? Find out...Producer prices climbed 6.6% in May on an annual basis – THE LARGEST 12-MONTH INCREASE ON RECORD!
by C. Kelly Buckley, MBA, CFP® | June 15, 2021 | SFA | 0 Comments
The U.S. Labor Department reported today that producer prices rose at their fastest IN NEARLY 11 YEARS in May, as inflation continued to rise in the U.S. economy. This significant inflation increase is likely due to economic ramifications resulting from excessive...TIME IS RUNNING OUT!
by C. Kelly Buckley, MBA, CFP® | June 2, 2021 | SFA | 0 Comments
DON’T MISS OUT on a great time at Stooges with your Ford friends! RSVP NOW! At Ford, we know how hard you work. We know the hours are long, the environment is fast-paced, and the labor is hard on your body. That is why we would like to offer this fun opportunity to...Choose Your Investment Advisor Wisely!
by C. Kelly Buckley, MBA, CFP® | June 2, 2021 | SFA | 0 Comments
Most investors have no idea of the risk, or the high commissions, rooted in the investments their broker, hybrid, or insurance agent chose for them. They also tend to assume all financial advisors are the same. This is far from true! Not understanding the differences...REMEMBER & HONOR
by C. Kelly Buckley, MBA, CFP® | May 28, 2021 | SFA | 0 Comments
This Memorial Day weekend, we remember those who courageously, and willingly, sacrificed their lives for our freedom. We honor their families, their parents, their spouses, and their children who continue to grieve. We honor our disabled, our psychologically and...FANTASTIC SFA PERFORMANCE!
by C. Kelly Buckley, MBA, CFP® | May 27, 2021 | SFA | 0 Comments
In our social media post of September 17, 2020, we stated that “The economy will reopen more rapidly than what most economists and market pundits expect. Therefore, we believe our portfolios, which are leveraged to capitalize on economic reopening and awakening, will...FANTASTIC ECONOMIC NEWS!
by C. Kelly Buckley, MBA, CFP® | May 27, 2021 | SFA | 0 Comments
Today’s reported U.S. jobless claims data is better than expected! The U.S. Labor Department reported today that initial jobless claims totaled 406,000, compared to the 425,000 economists surveyed by Dow Jones expected! The economy continues to improve, COVID-19...NEARING RETIREMENT FROM FORD??
by C. Kelly Buckley, MBA, CFP® | May 24, 2021 | SFA | 0 Comments
Do you want to learn more about your retirement options? Then join us for lunch at STOOGES ON GRADE LANE in Louisville on Thursday, June 10, 2021, at 12:00 PM! There will be NO seminar, NO presentation, NO obligations! Just a FUN opportunity to gather with your Ford...Cryptocurrencies – the hot topic of the investing world these days. But the big question is, should you invest in cryptocurrency?
by C. Kelly Buckley, MBA, CFP® | May 24, 2021 | SFA | 0 Comments
Cryptocurrencies - the hot topic of the investing world these days. But the big question is, should you invest in cryptocurrency? Despite what celebrities like Bill Gates, Mark Cuban, Guy Fieri, Elon Musk, and other celebrities tell you (see some of their quotes...CRYPTOCURRENCIES – STILL… SELL NOW!
by C. Kelly Buckley, MBA, CFP® | May 17, 2021 | SFA | 0 Comments
After client inquires, on Friday, May 7th, 2021, we sent out a social media post explaining our view on cryptocurrencies. See that post here: bit.ly/3tXCiX4. We stated that if you were currently invested in cryptocurrencies, like Bitcoin, you should strongly consider...IT’S ABOUT DAMN TIME!
by C. Kelly Buckley, MBA, CFP® | May 13, 2021 | SFA | 0 Comments
Fully vaccinated Americans are FINALLY NO LONGER REQUIRED TO WEAR MASKS, the head of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said today in the most significant shift in federal guidelines since the start of the pandemic! “Anyone who is fully vaccinated can...INFLATION ACCELERATED FASTER THAN EXPECTED – WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR YOUR PORTFOLIO?
by C. Kelly Buckley, MBA, CFP® | May 13, 2021 | SFA | 0 Comments
The US Labor Department reported Wednesday, that inflation accelerated at its fastest pace, since 2008, last month! The Consumer Price Index spiked 4.2% from a year ago, compared to the Dow Jones estimate of only a 3.6% increase. Over the past few years, inflation has...PERSPECTIVE IS EVERYTHING!
by C. Kelly Buckley, MBA, CFP® | May 11, 2021 | SFA | 0 Comments
This morning we got a couple of calls from clients concerned about the market's dip yesterday and today. At this time, 12:06 PM, the Dow Jones has declined 1.34% - not an unusual movement up or down in any given trading day, but one that may engender some concern....Important updates
by C. Kelly Buckley, MBA, CFP® | May 11, 2021 | SFA | 0 Comments
Through the end of last week, our firm’s anticipation of a 20 to 30% return in our portfolios in 2021 is intact. Year to date, OUR AVERAGE CLIENT ACCOUNT HAS APPRECIATED 14.60%*, net of all cost, compared to the Dow Jones return of 13.51%, as of May 7, 2021! However,...Happy Mother’s Day to all wonderful moms out there!
by C. Kelly Buckley, MBA, CFP® | May 7, 2021 | SFA | 0 Comments
Let’s show our moms how much we are appreciative of and grateful for their selfless sacrifices and unconditional love. Tell me - what 3 things do you love most about your mom? sfa@spectrumalliance.com Full listing of all disclosures...SFA’S ADVICE ON CRYPTOCURRENCIES – GET OUT NOW!
by C. Kelly Buckley, MBA, CFP® | May 7, 2021 | SFA | 0 Comments
The mother of all investment bubbles has formed in the cryptocurrency sphere. The article in the link below mirrors SFA's thoughts, as we believe that Bitcoin, and other cryptocurrencies, literally have no intrinsic value. Investors are chasing fictitious...IS IT TOO LATE… AGAIN… TO INVEST??
by C. Kelly Buckley, MBA, CFP® | May 3, 2021 | SFA | 0 Comments
It is NEVER too late!! Year to date, OUR AVERAGE CLIENT ACCOUNTS HAVE APPRECIATED 15.32%* compared to Dow Jones of 11.28%, as of April 29th, 2021!! In our October 28th, 2020 video, posted to all social media, we stated that “We are expecting an extremely strong...