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High Profile – Matthew Ridgway Jones

The Arkansas Democrate Gazette interviews Matt Jones about his life, personal philosophies, and money management.

Death and Taxes: What Life Insurance Can Do For Your Estate Plan

Arkansas Money & Politics interviews Jason Prather about how Life Insurance can help with Estate Planning.

Asset Ascent: Three Investment Firms see 40%+ Asset Growth

Matt Jones is interviewed by Arkansas Business about the growth of assets under management for Legacy in 2023.

Arkansas RIA recruits $650 million trio, becoming one of state’s largest advisory firms

InvestmentNews – one of the leading sources for news, analysis and information essential to the financial advisory community – has published an article about Brian Wood, Michael Peebles, and DeAnn Gann joining Legacy to open a new office in Northwest Arkansas.

Arvest trio with $650M AUM moves to Legacy Capital

Talk Business & Politics, a news website that covers business, politics, and culture in Arkansas has published an article detailing the opening of Legacy Capital’s new office and team in Northwest Arkansas.

2023 AMP Influencers of the Year

Arkansas Money & Politics has chosen Matt Jones as one of its 2023 Influencers of the Year.

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How Do You Turn Retirement Savings Into A Reliable Income Strategy?

Transitioning from earning a paycheck to relying on your savings can feel overwhelming. As financial professionals, we help clients navigate this shift by developing strategies that turn the wealth they’ve accumulated into reliable retirement income....

Is It Smarter to Buy or Rent a Second Home?

Whether your idea of a perfect vacation is sitting on a pristine beach, fishing in a mountain lake, or playing the back nine between pickleball matches, many of our clients have come to us over the years with the same question—should I buy a vacation home or just continue to rent?...

From College Acceptances to Affordability: In the Final Stretch

For families with college-bound students, the financial realities of higher...

Tax Season Brings a New Wave of Identity Theft Risks

Tax season brings a new wave of identity theft risks, with criminals...

10 Facts You May Not Know About Social Security

The following ten surprising facts about Social Security reveal critical insights that may be able to enhance your retirement strategy....

Navigating Healthcare Costs in Retirement: Life After Employer-Sponsored Health Insurance

As you approach retirement, a critical aspect of your retirement strategy can catch even the most financially savvy individuals off guard: healthcare costs....

Year-End Giving Strategies: Maximizing Your Impact

As we enter the holiday season, now is a great time to think about your giving strategy and your contributions to the charitable organizations and causes you care most about. ...

Safeguarding Your Identity: Essential Tips for Financial Security

One of our primary goals is to help our clients create a financial strategy and protect their wealth. In today’s digital age, identity theft threatens your finances, so it’s crucial to understand the risks and take proactive measures....

The Impact of Elections on the Market and Tax Policy

We are in the final stretch of the 2024 presidential election race. As we follow the news and parse the most recent polls, some may ask, “How might what happens on November 5 impact my finances?” ...

Estate Management Pitfalls

During your prime earning years, it may be a good idea to consider updating your estate strategy to ensure that it reflects your wishes. From time to time, we see families make potentially expensive missteps....

Ten Common Estate Strategy Mistakes You Should Avoid

Whether you’re newly married, starting a family, or nearing retirement, an estate strategy may be on your mind. We have helped clients craft legacy strategies for their families, and want to share our experience to help you navigate some missteps we have seen others make....

The Evolving Relationship Between Stocks and Bonds

Sir John Templeton once said, “The four most expensive words in investing are: ‘This time it’s different.’” And normally, we would agree. But the phrase “This time it’s different” may apply to what’s happened in financial markets in recent years....

Identity Protection Strategies: Are You Doing Enough to Keep Your Information Safe?

There isn’t a week that goes by when you don’t read about some data breach. Safeguarding your personal information starts with understanding cybersecurity risks, knowing what to look for, and doing everything you can to help protect yourself....

How Much Do You Need to Retire?

If you are serious about retirement, it’s not simply about how much money you have; it’s about how all your assets work together to fund the lifestyle you envision and other personal financial considerations, such as leaving a legacy and preparing for healthcare costs....

At Legacy Capital, we believe that an educated client is a satisfied client. To uphold this belief, we communicate weekly through our Legacy Insights piece. Our purpose is to provide information about the market and provide helpful tips. We also send out additional commentaries when unusual market events occur. We consistently use simple, concise language to convey our messages as a means for our clients to clearly navigate and understand the information.

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Making the Complex Simple

Financial lives can be complex and the greater your wealth, often times the greater the complexities. If you work with experienced professionals who can serve as your quarterback, coordinating and managing these complexities, it frees you to focus on enjoying the freedom and privileges of wealth and doing the things that are most important in your life.

Legacy Capital is a locally-owned boutique firm with a team-oriented and holistic approach to serving clients’ wealth management needs. We are not a large public corporation run by executives in other cities, nor are we a small three-person organization with insufficient resources to adequately serve our clients.
If you want a firm that can address your wealth management needs, offer the appropriate risk management solution, coordinate the efforts of your professional advisors and help ensure your personal legacy, let’s have a conversation.

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