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From our President:

For a comprehensive Wealth Management Company, “unique” is not a simple word.

It can be very difficult to convey the difference between an independent firm, like Buttonwood, and a bank or brokerage firm who may be recommending a product to earn a commission or talking up the latest stock from the research department.

The approach Buttonwood Financial Group takes is very different...

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Vernal Equinol Shadows Southwest Kansas

Rich Hayek

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"New Beginnings"

at Buttonwnood artSpace

Feb 5, 2009 - March 26, 2010


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On Friday evening, February 5th at 5:00pm, we'll open the invitational “New Beginnings" pastel, oil & acrylic show, featuring representational works of art by many artists, notably: Gary Ozias, Rich Hayek, and Jean Terry. Also featured, are the sculptures of Elizabeth Zeller and Jim Adams.

We'll be serving wonderful antipasti platters courtesy of our corporate sponsor Maker's Mark Bourbon House and Lounge in the KC Power and Light District. Beer, wine and coffee are available as well.  

Because this is an invitational, you'll see only the best artists from around the region that belong to the Buttonwood Artists' Group. The opening will continue on Saturday, February 6th from 10:00am to 3:00pm, and the exhibit itself will remain on display Monday-Friday until March 26th.


Buttonwood Art Space is located at 3013 Main Street, in the former Union Hill Arts Building. Many of the artists will be in attendance Friday evening and several will be at Buttonwood on Saturday as well.

Jon and Wendy McGraw, longtime supporters of the arts in Kansas City, finance the Buttonwood Art Space. The McGraw’s purchased the Buttonwood building in 2005 and opened the gallery to continue the tradition of Martha Clay McDermitt who founded the Union Hill Art Gallery: a place for all artists to share their work. 

For additional information contact artSpace at (816) 285-9040 or visit www.ButtonwoodartSpace.com.

Buttonwood artSpace

Friday - February 5th

First Fridays Open House

"New Beginnings - A Pastel, Oil & Acrylic Invitational" will be opening February 5th at 5pm.

Sunday - February 14th

It's Valentines day! Don't forget that its love that makes the world go 'round!

Monday - February 15th

Presidents' Day - The financial markets may be closed but the Buttonwood Team is sending the information for you to complete your taxes!

 

 

 

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Focus of the Month

 

February ~ Retirement Planning

Many financial firms charge fees and commissions to simply manage assets. At Buttonwood we focus on your complete financial picture: Tax, Estate, Insurance, Gifting, Cash Flows, Business Planning and more.  That's Buttonwood Wealth Management!

As wealth builds life doesn't get simpler - it gets more complex!  Our mission is to assist our clients in organizing and taking control of their financial lives. 

How the plans measure up...

401(k) Plans

The 401(k) pay-in maximum remains at $16,500 in 2010.  Employees who were born prior to 1960 can contribute an additional $5,500 for a total of $22,000.  These contribution limitations apply to 403(b) and 457 plans as well.

Plan contributions can be based on up to $245,000 of compensation in 2009.  The pay-in limit for Defined Contribution plans is $49,000  

IRA and Roth IRA Plans

This year remains the same as to the amount of contribution to your IRA (or Roth IRA), at $5,000 for 2010.  Persons age 50 or older in 2010 can put an extra $1,000 in an IRA (or Roth IRA) on top of the regular $5,000 ceiling.

 

SEP Plan

The annual limit on the amount of employer contributions to a SEP remains constant at the smaller of:   25% of eligible employee’s compensation or $49,000.  The maximum amount of an employee’s compensation you can consider when figuring SEP contributions (including elective deferrals) and the deduction for contributions is $245,000.

If we can assist you with a review of your Retirement plan don't hesitate to contact Vince or Jon at 816-285-9000.

 

 

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Information on this website is not intended to be a substitute for specific individualized tax, legal or investment planning advice.  We suggest that you discuss your specific tax issues with a qualified tax advisor.

   

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