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Message from the CEO

Posted Apr 12, 2012 | Robert C. Mayes

Much has been written in recent days on the credibility of investment banking firms, particularly since the firestorm ignited by Greg Smith’s March 14th public resignation from Goldman Sachs. Investor confidence is at an all time low regarding Wall Street, and the bailouts following the financial meltdown of 2007-2008 continue to act as sirens coloring public opinion.

Fourth Quarter Commentary

Posted Jan 12, 2012 | Jason D. Landers

George Bernard Shaw once said, “If all the economists were laid end to end, they’d never reach a conclusion.”

John Christensen Appointed to Kansas 529 Committee

Posted Apr 21, 2011 | Robert C. Mayes

The Senior Financial Advisor of BlueCreek’s new Leawood, Kansas office, John Christensen, has been appointed to the Learning Quest 529 Treasurer’s Advisory Committee.

BlueCreek Investment Partners announces new branch office in Leawood, Kansas

Posted Apr 18, 2011 | Robert C. Mayes

BlueCreek Investment Partners today announced the opening of a new branch office at 4000 West 114th Street, Suite 150, in Leawood, Kansas.

Fourth Quarter 2010 Commentary - A Look Back, A Look Ahead

Posted Jan 7, 2011 | Calvin Brown

Forecasting of any kind is a risky proposition. Anytime one goes out on a limb and makes a prognostication about anything—a sporting event, political elections, the weather—one risks making a fool of oneself!

Third Quarter Commentary - An Early Thanksgiving

Posted Oct 29, 2010 | Calvin Brown

It is often said that the investment business is a humbling one. While those of us who have been in this profession going on thirty years have certainly enjoyed periods of great success, we have also experienced, particularly over the past decade, excruciatingly humbling episodes. But what truly humbles us, in the greatest sense of the word, is the trust and confidence our clients have placed in BlueCreek Investment Partners.

Mid-Year Commentary

Posted Jul 14, 2010 | Calvin Brown

As we come to the mid-point of 2010 and just enjoyed our country’s July 4th celebration, I can’t help but wonder what our Founding Fathers would think about our government’s attempted involvement in seemingly every aspect of our lives.

Dr. Robert Brooks at NASHRM

Posted Jun 10, 2010 | Robert C. Mayes

On Tuesday, June 8, Dr. Robert Brooks addressed the North Alabama Society of Human Resource Management with a one-hour lecture concerning techniques for improving personal financial management.

First Quarter Commentary: When Will We Ever Learn?

Posted Apr 12, 2010 | Calvin Brown

As I think back over the past couple of years and reflect on the Great Recession that we have all painfully endured, I am reminded of several lessons that we as investors need to revisit and relearn. While this list of lessons is by no means exhaustive, I do think it focuses on some basics worthy of revisiting.

Sequence of Returns: The Silent Retirement Risk

Posted Apr 7, 2010 | Jason D. Landers

Retirement for Americans has a different look to it these days. For those of us not working in the public sector, the odds of having a defined benefit plan, or pension, are getting less and less every year.

Top Things to Consider When Approaching Retirement

Posted Feb 8, 2010 | Kyle D. Findlay

Everyone who has not yet retired has at the least thought about retiring and come up with an idea of what it will “look like”. Some people envision spending time with the grandchildren. Some want to travel all over the world. Some are ready to start their own business and do what they’ve “always wanted to do”.

Fourth Quarter Commentary: Goodbye and Good Riddance to the Lost Decade

Posted Jan 21, 2010 | Calvin Brown

What is now commonly referred to as the Lost Decade resulted in the worst returns for investors in recorded history. One dollar invested in the S&P 500 on December 31, 1999 would have been worth $0.90 on December 31, 2009. The total return for the S&P 500, including dividends, for the entire decade was -0.95%.