Louisville Magazine

FEB 2015

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52 LOUISVILLE MAGAZINE 2.15 As a resident of the Louisville region, you're commited to the growth and vibrancy of your community. When you shop for a mortgage, business loan, investment account or even checking and savings options, shouldn't you expect your bank to share that commitment? While a national bank is focused on big profts, a local bank is focused on serving the fnancial needs of families and businesses in their backyard. Local banks have the fexibility and willingness to consider intangible factors when approving a loan, such as individual circumstances, family or business history and discretionary spending. Tey understand issues contributing to lower credit scores, and they can be less rigid in their requirements. At a local bank, you can get the same services ofered at a national bank. In fact, Republic Bank's Internet Banking lets customers open and fund checking accounts online, transfer money between accounts, Republic Bank Keeps It Local, Makes It Easy pay virtually anyone without writing a check, set up alerts, view statements online, track spending and set up mobile banking. Customers can even apply and be approved for a mortgage online. With Republic Bank's mobile banking, customers access accounts anytime, anywhere by using a text message, their phone's mobile browser or free iPhone, iPad, Android and Kindle Fire Apps. "We've empowered customers to deposit checks, check balances, transfer money and pay bills on mobile devices — it's basically self-service banking," explained Michael B. Sadofsky, CFMP, Republic Bank's Senior Vice President, Chief Marketing Ofcer. Te success of local banks is tied to the prosperity of their local communities. Te more the community fourishes, the more the bank benefts. Tis is why local banks tend to be deeply involved in their communities, and not just as corporate sponsors. At Republic Bank, employees give their time, talent and treasure to a variety of nonproft organizations and local events. For example, if you've ever seen the giant Pegasus balloon foating down Broadway during the Kentucky Derby Festival's Republic Bank Pegasus Parade, the bank's associates are the ones pulling the strings. Te bank has been the title sponsor for the parade for the past 13 years. It also provides in-kind donations and volunteer hours to numerous children's and social services charities, including Blessings in a Backpack. If you're looking for a bank that shares your values and is as invested in your community as you are, call or visit a Republic Bank banking center. Member FDIC NMLS #402606 Special Advertising Section Q: A: Is Socially-Responsible Investing (SRI) a valid investment strategy? Te short answer is yes. A recent study by the U.S. SIF Foundation confrms clients are becoming more interested in the social impact of their investments. According to the study the SRI industry in the U.S. has grown 76% over the past two years and now accounts for $6.57 trillion in assets, roughly 18% of all professionally- managed assets. Historically, the knock on SRI has been poor investment results. Tat is quickly changing as more quality investment managers enter the space, making it possible to build both a quality and socially responsible portfolio! — Steve Giacobbe, CFA , CFP®, Founding Partner, Accredited Wealth Management accreditedwm.com Steve Giacobbe, CFA, CFP® Managing Partner Chief Investment Ofcer Shawn Clark Managing Partner Wealth Advisor Client Focused. Results Driven. accreditedwm.com • 502.290.1905 facebook.com/accreditedwm Our team has a long history of successfully managing investments and wealth for individuals. Our clients have peace of mind knowing they have a talented and proven team capable of growing and protecting their wealth. We founded AWM with a belief there was a beter way to serve clients. Independent & Locally Owned Comprehensive Solutions Experienced & Proven Confict-free Advice

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