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MCF Advisors Named One of the 2026 Best Places to Work in Kentucky for Eighth Consecutive Year
MCF Advisors is proud to announce that it has been named a winner in the 2026 Best Places to Work in Kentucky program, presented by the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce. This marks the eighth consecutive year MCF Advisors has received this recognition.
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MCF Advisors Welcomes Kristen Kirkwood as Director of Compliance
MCF Advisors is pleased to welcome Kristen Kirkwood, J.D., as Director of Compliance. Kristen will be based out of the firm’s Covington office and will play a key role in supporting and strengthening MCF’s Compliance Department.
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Investment Markets
Geopolitical Update: United States, Israel, and Iran
Tensions between the United States, Israel, and Iran have escalated following coordinated U.S.–Israel military strikes on Iranian strategic infrastructure, military compounds, and political leaders. While the situation remains fluid, the primary market implications center on…
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Company News
MCF Advisors Expands Presence in Greater Cincinnati with Acquisition of Wealth Planning Corporation
Acquisition reflects MCF Advisors’ intentional, culture-led approach to long-term advisor growth Lexington, Ky.— March 3, 2026 — MCF Advisors (“MCF”), a Kentucky-based registered investment adviser (“RIA”) serving families, business owners, and retirement plan sponsors…
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MCF Advisors Announces Leadership Promotions of Tim Gavin and Mardie Murray
LEXINGTON, KY – MCF Advisors, LLC (MCF) is pleased to announce the promotions of two individuals within the firm. Timothy A. Gavin, MBA, CFP ®, will be expanding his role and has been named MCF’s Chief Strategy Officer. As CSO, Tim will be responsible for shaping, executing…
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Investment Markets
Scanning the Horizon – Capital Markets
I am not surprised with the three-year 80%+ gain of the US equity market (SP 500)! Corporate profits and labor productivity gains were fairly well forecasted in our outlook from early June of 2022: we stated that inflation was transitory rather than structural (CPI hit a 9%…
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