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Investment Markets
2026 Mid-Year Review & Outlook
The first half of 2026 was a good reminder that successful investing requires distinguishing between sensational headlines and the long-term forces that drive portfolio returns. At the beginning of the year, investors questioned whether the U.S. economy could avoid recession…
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Estate Planning
Preparing Heirs for Wealth: The Missing Piece of Estate Planning
Many families spend decades building wealth with the goal of creating financial security and opportunity for future generations. They work diligently to save, invest, and develop thoughtful estate plans designed to transfer assets efficiently.
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Tax Planning
The Hidden Tax Risks in Your Retirement and Estate Plan
Many investors spend years diligently saving and investing for retirement. Yet one of the biggest threats to long-term wealth isn’t market volatility—it’s taxes. Over time, successful savers often accumulate substantial balances in retirement accounts, taxable investment…
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Company News
MCF Advisors Expands Presence in Northern Kentucky with Acquisition of Hoff Bujnoch & Associates
Acquisition underscores MCF’s dedication to building lasting advisor partnerships rooted in culture and community LEXINGTON, Ky. — May 8, 2026 — MCF Advisors, LLC (“MCF”), a Kentucky-based registered investment adviser (“RIA”) serving families, business owners, and retirement…
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Company News
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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Company News
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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