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Derrick Vickery Financial Advisor CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Practitioner
I do comprehensive financial planning and investment management.

Securities offered through LPL Financial Member FINRA/SIPC finra.org sipc.org. Investment Advice offered through KPP Advisory Services LLC, a registered investment advisor. KPP Advisory Services LLC and Kentucky Planning Partners are separate entities from LPL Financial.
• Third party posts found on this profile do not reflect the views of LPL Financial and have not been reviewed by LPL Financial as to accuracy or completeness.
• The financial professionals associated with LPL Financial may discuss and/or transact business only with residents of the states in which they are properly registered or licensed. No offers may be made or accepted from any resident of any other state. The information provided herein is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, or legal advice. Investment advice in an advisory capacity can only be rendered after delivery of KPP Advisory Services, LLC's disclosure statement (Form ADV Part 2) and execution of an investment advisory agreement between the client and KPP Advisory Services, LLC.

10/23/2026

**Emotional Investing**

Investing based on fear or excitement can lead to expensive decisions. A clear plan helps you stay focused when the market—and your emotions—tell you otherwise.

10/21/2026

Step 6: Track Your Spending—the Magic Part

A budget only works if you actually track what you spend.

But it doesn’t have to be as painful as it sounds.

Use whatever method you’ll stick with:

📱 A budgeting app like EveryDollar or Monarch
📊 A spreadsheet
📝 A notebook
🧾 Even the back of a receipt—old school still works!

The best budgeting tool isn’t the fanciest one.

It’s the one you’ll actually use.

Tracking creates awareness.

Awareness gives you control.

10/19/2026

By the time tax season arrives, many of your best planning opportunities may already be gone.

Business owners should review their tax strategy throughout the year—not just when the return is due.

That may include:

✔ Estimating quarterly tax payments
✔ Reviewing business expenses
✔ Evaluating retirement-plan contributions
✔ Planning equipment or vehicle purchases
✔ Managing income and deductions
✔ Coordinating with your CPA and financial advisor

Tax preparation reports what already happened.

Tax planning helps you make better decisions before the year is over.

10/16/2026

**Waiting Costs**

Waiting to invest can cost more than most people realize. You don’t need a lot of money to begin. Start now—even if you start small.

10/14/2026

“Step 5: Add an Emergency Fund Goal”
A budget without an emergency fund is like a car without a spare tire.
Aim for 3–6 months of expenses.
Start small:
$25/week → $100/month → $1,200/year
Small steps are real progress.

10/12/2026

Every business has people who are difficult to replace.

It may be the owner, a top salesperson, an operations manager, or someone who holds critical customer relationships.

Ask yourself:

✔ How much revenue depends on this person?
✔ Who could assume their responsibilities?
✔ How long would finding a replacement take?
✔ Could the business absorb the financial impact?
✔ Is key-person insurance appropriate?

You insure your building, vehicles, and equipment.

Don’t overlook the people who make the business work.

10/09/2026

**Inflation Reality**

Inflation is real, and it slowly reduces what your money can buy. Your money needs a growth plan just to keep up.

10/07/2026

Step 4: Build Your Actual Budget

Now it’s time to put your numbers together:

➡ Start with your monthly take-home income
➡ Subtract your fixed expenses
➡ Subtract your variable spending
➡ Subtract your financial goals

Then, do the math.

If your expenses are greater than your income, adjust the numbers until the budget works.

Spend less in one category, move money to another, and keep rearranging until everything has a place.

Budgeting is a little like building with LEGOs—you may have to move some pieces around before everything fits.

10/05/2026

Owning a business can blur the line between business money and personal money.

But keeping them separate can make it easier to:

✔ Track the true profitability of your business
✔ Prepare accurate tax returns
✔ Manage cash flow
✔ Protect personal assets
✔ Make better business decisions

Use separate accounts, maintain good records, and pay yourself through a consistent process.

Your business finances should tell you how the business is performing—not how much you spent personally last weekend.

10/02/2026

**Interest Is Expensive**

Don’t let interest eat your paycheck. The less interest you pay, the more money you can save, invest, and use to build the life you want.

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Somerset, KY
42501

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Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm
Saturday 8am - 4pm

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+16066779164

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