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In this regard, I can tell you that publishing each magazine issue is no different. The publication of last month’s issue was a blissful milestone that we memorialized in style. We were privileged to share our evening of celebration with the launch of the Bob Moore Maserati Women of Influence Campaign.

With each new issue, my goal will ever be to find and deliver the possibility of experiences that seem less obvious but that, if you partake of them, will enliven your life. More so, my ambition is to kindle your sense of adventure so that you might indulge in the bevy of experiences availed to Oklahomans and partake of the life Luxiere.

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Sometimes, the first experiences stand out. First day of school. First job. First car. First love. Other times, cumulative experiences standout. Riding a bike. Graduation. Marriage. Giving birth. When an experience is positive, human nature is to repeat the exploits or reproduce the joy.

That gala was every bit of the springboard we wished it would be. That’s because with every experience, we also aim to learn new things and improve our offerings. In this issue, you will find an expanded range of Oklahoma experiences and an amplified measure of design scrutiny. Fine hair gives way to fine fashion, while fine homes and fine cars provide the means for exhibiting them both with delight.

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If being an entrepreneur teaches a person anything, it is that life is full of experiences. Some good, some bad... mostly good, if we’re fortunate.

A burgeoning appreciation for new experiences is part of the entrepreneurial adventure. This is especially true if the entrepreneur is a publisher (like yours truly) who happens to have just published the first issue of a new magazine.

Owner and Publisher 405.808.1332 | www.Luxiere.com

the cover story...

Our cover man is Hungarian, Peter Toth. A 2015 acquisition and prominent midfielder of the Oklahoma City Energy FC, #17 slipped out of uniform and into an Ermenegildo Zegna so sports jacket and sweater and St. Croix shirt for our photo. The Budapest native is at ease in the smart, contemporary wardrobe provided by Mr. Ooley’s — delivering exclusive global brands that represent the highest standards of crasmanship, fabrication, design and fashion.

special thanks...

A Special Thank You for their contribution to the Maserati Women of Influence Campaign: • Shevaun Williams . . . . . Photographer • Liberte’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Styling • Sharon Tabb . . . . . . . . . . Hair & Make Up www.LUXIERE.com

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OKC | G I V E M E L I B E RT E .C O M

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Former Parade home

Offered at $1,100,000

Willco Parade Home in sought aer Rose Creek. Situated on a well landscaped corner lot. Gorgeous high end appointments with a transitional style and an easy functional floor plan. Two bedrooms down with study and three bedrooms upstairs with media/game room. 4 car attached garage, plus outdoor living areas.

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Beautiful estate home nestled on a gorgeous 2 acre+/- wooded lot in an ideal location in East Edmond. Wonderful open plan with spacious great room that captures the beautiful pool and secluded setting.

5 Bedrooms | 6.5 Baths | 5,358 +/- sf | Edmond

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Pending

10+/- Acres and Custom home

Offered at $1,250,000

Fabulous custom built for family & iends in mind. Separate quarters ideal for others.

Main house has 3 bedrooms down plus study. Upstairs offers bed & bath plus giant game room and separate media. Huge great room with soaring ceilings and 20' floor to ceiling windows plus a stone fireplace. A giant kitchen with large eating space, center island and built in hutch. Giant laundry room also includes many built ins. Truly an awesome home.

5 Bedrooms | 5.5 Baths | 8,166 +/- sf | Edmond

An Architect’s triumph

Offered at $2,750,000

Quality, custom crasmanship beyond comparison! Designed by award winning architect Tom Wilson this home captures the class and distinction words just can not accurately describe.

Wide open areas that flow to fantastic outdoor living spaces.

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HISTORIC LUXURY HERITAGE

fashion Edna Balliet founded Oklahoma City’s first luxury women’s store at the corner of Robinson and Park in downtown Oklahoma City in 1936, bringing the finest

in American and European fashion to the city for the

first time. Seventy eight years later, Balliets, now

owned and managed by Bob and DeDe Benham, remains true to its historic luxury heritage. Balliets buyers travel to Paris, Milan and New York, carefully

editing designer collections for its discerning clientele.

“we believe that every woman is beautiful and wants to feel confident.”

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... from the soccer field to a glamorous black tie event with ease...

While apparel is still the heartbeat of Balliets, the store has dramatically expanded its jewelry, accessory, shoes and beauty presentations in the new location at Classen Curve in northwest Oklahoma City.

Designed by award winning architect Rand Elliott, the stunning two story interior is a spectacular showcase for the luxurious designer collections. Benham says he would like to think Mrs. Balliet would be proud of the way the business has evolved, true to her vision, with the passage of time.

Balliets expert staff. Cosmetic manager Joy Robison says “Our approach is educational, with an emphasis on skincare. After all, beautiful skin is the palette for makeup.”

Registered nurse/esthetician Kathleen Dickey provides private skincare consultation in Balliets tranquil spa room.

fashion savvy. Once thought of as a destination for mature women, today’s Balliets customers are truly multi-generational.

Oklahoma City is booming. With no Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue or Nordstrom, Balliets is the ‘go to’ store for the Oklahoma City luxury minded Balliets hasn’t forgotten the younger, more shopper. Asked about Balliets core casual generation. Contemporary Buyer philosophy, Benham responds that “we Robyn Thompson says “Women lead many believe that every woman is beautiful and different lives. We can take them from the wants to feel confident.” He emphasizes soccer field to a glamorous black tie event that Balliets clients expect quality Unique to Balliets is the cosmetic and with ease. Why shop anywhere else?” She merchandise that is on trend backed by fragrance environment. Surrounded by emphasizes that fashion trends are impeccable customer service. With a wry natural daylight on the second floor, instantaneous and universal in this age of the smile, he adds “I hope Mrs. Balliet is women can relax and be pampered by internet and that younger women are very looking down on us approvingly!” www.LUXIERE.com

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art

“Growing up,” says Oklahoma artist Dennis Johnson, “I always knew that creating art is what I was meant to do with my life.” He has spent his life honing his cra9 – learning new techniques, experimenting with various mediums and styles and creating a diverse body of work while investigating still life and landscape, Fauvism and Impressionism and more. Over the last 30+ years, that body of work has come full circle back to the style he loved the most 8om the beginning: richly colored abstract paintings.

Johnson began his art career in the early 70’s, selling paintings while attending East Texas State University. He was there to study printmaking, but one of his professors was creating airbrush work outside of class and it struck a chord in Johnson. Soon, he was spending all his 8ee time in the studio, talking with him, learning 8om him and being inspired. Upon his return to Oklahoma, he promptly purchased an airbrush, learned to use it and started creating wonderful airbrush figurative work. Throughout the 80’s, he came to combine figurative and abstract. As his career progressed, the figurative bled into brushwork and eventually disappeared into abstract creations.

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As an artist who has painted for over the last twenty-five years, I am continually looking to stretch my mind with new information and new points of view. My paintings are like inventions, and I love discovering new territory. I try to bring control, order and realism into my abstractions because I think those are things that no one expects to see in abstract paintings. I love to paint, and I think that says it all.”

- Dennis Johnson

Today, he calls his work “non-objective abstraction”, a visual structure that has never before been seen, but created out of elements that may be recognizable such as letters and mechanical and technical components. A primary focus of this style of painting is the mixing and blending of color. Color opens up depth, dimensions and emotions. But, it also requires control in order to harness its energy into a believable image. That is Johnson’s challenge and his joy as he strives to reach the limits of what a controlled, sophisticated abstraction can be.

Dennis Johnson: A Retrospective will showcase a body of work created in the 80’s and 90’s as well as new works just created. From his early beginnings using only acrylics and throughout the years as he came to master oils and oil pastels, this retrospective is a visual journey of Johnson’s career.

Dennis Johnson: A Retrospective will open at The Howell Gallery in Oklahoma City with an artist’s reception on Thursday, September 24th and run through October 17th. The Howell Gallery is located at 6432 N. Western Avenue in Oklahoma City. More information and images .om this show can be found at www.HowellGallery.com www.LUXIERE.com

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60 Acres Equestrian Ranch Estate

$2,200,000

3 Bedrooms | 3.5 Baths | 5027 sf | Glenpool Gated, Geothermal H/AC Smart House, Safe room, theatre rm, lighted riding arena. Chef's kitchen, Hickory Hardwood Floors. Saltwater pool. Living Quarters attached to 13 stall barn, over 10,000  of vinyl fencing. Additional barns.

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5 Bedrooms | 5.5 Baths | 5147 sf | Jenks Hamptons style with a casual elegance. Culinary kitchen with Wolfe appliances & clever home oce. Gorgeous hardwoods, beamed ceilings, dual fireplaces. Study, media, luxurious master with stone accent wall.

Alice Slemp-Owens | 918.260.3735

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$995,000

4 Bedrooms | 3.5 Baths | 4337 sf | Jenks Beautifully appointed home with multiple upgrades including Travertine floor & border, extensive crown molding, Viking appliances, marble or granite sinks, professional landscaping and saltwater pool.

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5 Bedrooms | 3.5 Baths | 90 Acres | Mounds Beautiful Hillside Estate with panoramic views for miles. Horse barn, shop and salt water pool. Property offers 90 lush acres, gated entrance, paved roads and very easy commute to work and shopping..

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Tuscan Inspired Estate

$1,225,000

4 Bedrooms | 5.5 Baths | 5967 sf | Owasso Set on a wooded acre. Fantastic outdoor kitchen/cabana, saltwater pool with resort style swim-up bar and spa. Inside features a fantastic gourmet kitchen and includes a home theater.

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Sequoyah Hill II

$850,000

5 Bedrooms | 4.5 Baths | 4818 sf | Tulsa Beautiful home in lovely community. Extra lot available for purchase.

Gorgeous landscaping, 4 car garage, beautiful double door entry way.

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Mike Berman | 918.231.6966

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Broker Associate

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$865,000

5 Bedrooms | 4+2 Half Baths | 5950 sf | Tulsa Major remodel for this gated estate on 1.57 beautifully wooded acres. Grand 2 story entry, dual staircases. New paint throughout, new granite in large open kitchen & family. Master & guest suites down. Great gameroom & study. 3 car with porte-cochere and separate drive.

4 Bedrooms | 4.5 Baths | 5459 sf | Tulsa Full stucco & stone French Country in gorgeous gated one street community in Jenks SE. Master guest down. Open granite & Butlers kitchen with access to covered patio with stone fireplace. Two staircases access two bedrooms, two bathrooms & gameroom. All Granite baths. Copper gutters. Jenks S.E.

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4 Bedrooms | 3.5 Baths | 5958 sf | Bixby Beautifully remodeled Country French. Backs to greenbelt with saltwater lagoon pool. Wonderful living spaces including screened porch overlooking grounds. Master & full guest suite down. Theatre, game & exercise up. Over 200K in audio visual upgrades. Rear entry private drive. Must see!

5 Bedrooms | 4+2 Half Baths | 5718 sf | Tulsa Awesome Enclave greenbelt cul-de-sac with saltwater pool and hot tub.

Grand entry, granite, custom trim and mouldings. 2 beds down, 3 or 4 plus game room up. 3 walk-in attic spaces, safe room, hobby room, dog shower!

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Contact Julie Tetsworth for more information 918.633.0600 or Julie@tulsahomeview.com

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Located in the prestigious gated community of Edgewater, Chateau Summerhaven sits on a prime 2.39 acres that boasts of rolling hills, matured trees and a pampered landscape. Lots of detail went into this home giving it the style and elegance that will have your family and friends talking.

Visit this website for more details: www.1806summerhaven.com 5 Bedrooms | 4 Full + 2 Half Baths | 7934 sf | Edmond

Michelle Gordon 405-924-5121 cell michellesellsokc@gmail.com

$2,530,000

Metro First Realty

405-242-4004 Office

3232 W Britton Road | Oklahoma City 73120

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Stunning Views  Two Lakes in Rivende 5 Large Bedrooms 3 Full + 2 Half Baths 5216 +/- Square Feet $1,250,000

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6 Bedrooms 6.5 Bathrooms 3 Living Areas Swimming Pool Outdoor Living Indoor Spa $639,900

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outhern Style Traditional Estate home in gated Southlake. Beautiful 6 bedroom, 5 bathroom home includes separate guest wing/nanny/in-law quarters on 2+ acres. Nature lovers will enjoy the peace and solitude surrounded by trees and private park like backyard with pool and spa.

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travel

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by Vanessa Rudloff Photography by Shevaun Williams A true devotee of Cuba, Ernest Hemingway once said, “All you have to do is write one true sentence. Write the truest sentence that you know.”

I have fallen in love with Cuba.

Only 90 miles :om Florida’s coast, the flight was about an hour :om boarding to baggage claim.

So close. It was winter but still a beautiful 80 degrees on the largest of the Caribbean islands.

Americans know so little :om experience about some of our nearest neighbors. It may be naïve to admit and even more so to have thought but I wondered if we would ever be welcome. I half expected a hard eye or rude gesture in my direction. Yet as I le; the small Havana airport, I was faced with a sea of hopeful, smiling faces.

They never subsided. The warmth and hope of the Cuban people became the recurring theme to the entire trip and they had me at first sight.

The love affair deepened with the view :om my window as we traveled to our hotel. Elegant architecture greeted me with the evidence and character of fi;y plus years of disrepair untouched by modern advertising. It gave the scene a literary quality. There are no McDonalds, no parking lots, no box stores. The labyrinth of

streets are devoid of signage and display only the bright colors of luscious flora and Caribbean-painted falling facades. In a story like this one the characters are what make the landscape and the characters live a life in the open air. There are older men playing dominoes in the shade, children playing soccer and baseball in the street and lovers cruising El Malecón, the broad esplanade and seawall outlining the coast. All scenes are accented with

the array of colorful mid-century cars le; behind when the United States ended ties and began the embargo.

On August 14th the US Embassy raised it’s flag in Havana for the first time since it was lowered in January of 1961. As one who has followed the recent neighborly handshakes and seen what could so easily change in Cuba’s current visual culture, I would suggest you take advantage of the opportunity to visit Cuba now. This beautiful country will be stepping out of those literary landscapes of untouched architecture and mid-century imports and greeting modern times.

In the speech delivered by Secretary of State John F. Kerry, he spoke of looking forward, “...as two peoples who are no longer enemies or rivals but neighbors.”

He illuminates the Cuban people that welcomed me with warm, resilient and hopeful faces. Our neighbors, once again, our :iends. www.LUXIERE.com

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RARE FIND IN YUKON GET MOVING with Kimberly Spencer

3 bedrooms down and 1 bedroom up. 1500 sq  +/- indoor pool/room has cascading hot tub with access om adjoining rooms, half bath & wet bar. Enjoy the master suite’s large sitting room, see thru fireplace, exercise room & oversized ameless shower with dual heads & body jets. Outbuilding with heated floor on east side. Extensive landscape/hardscape. Water well for sprinklers, cast concrete in & out, creek with trails. The list of amenities goes on and on.

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4 Bedrooms | 2 Living Areas | Game Room | 5754 sq ft + 1500 sq ft Indoor Pool Area

Kimberly Spencer 405.795.3363

kimberly@getmovingokc.com

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OffIcE: 405.843.8188

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The Guinevere This beautiful custom Guinevere has an open floor plan which flows well, there is no wasted space! There are amenities such as spray foam insulations, massive crown molding, and hand scraped wood floors. Not to mention the oasis in the back yard! Talk about a dream home.

4 Bedrooms | 3.5 Bathrooms | 3600+/- sf | Owasso

The Rothchild The Rothchild floor plan is energy ecient, upgraded and fully loaded! It has a large open floor plan with vaulted living room ceilings, and a large breakfast nook! Game room and media room are upstairs. Huge walk in closet and laundry room right off master suite.

4 Bedrooms | 3.5 Bathrooms | 2800+/- sf | Owasso

The Lane This modified Lane features a beautiful open floor plan with vaulted ceilings, large 6cm granite island with all the latest custom upgrades by Stone Canyon’s 1st Choice Builder.

4 Bedrooms | 3.5 Bathrooms | 3200+/- sf | Owasso

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• Geothermal • 2 & 3 Bedroom • Energy Ecient

• 2 Car Garage • Rooop Terrace • Custom Interiors

Nestled in the heart of downtown Tulsa, residents have quick access to local businesses, restaurants, and shopping with a neighborhood feel. Energy Ecient units offer a flexible floor plan and penthouse living area with over 1,200 sq . of outdoor living space.

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style

By David Lawrence Somewhere in the nine square blocks that comprise

For a moment, patrons relax — beverage in hand —

Tulsa’s Blue Dome District, there is a bright blue door on

on the spacious studio couch. Meanwhile, the senses

the side of a building that holds the promise of an

awaken to absorb the sight of a salon punctiliously

unequaled experience behind it.

nestled into the history of the building’s original brick and stucco walls . . . “art that took a hundred

Beyond the door, a trek up the silent staircase releases

years to make,” per salon owners, James Sherrod and

visitants :om life’s mundane stresses before a subtle

Jessica Bond. Sister beams harbor no walls, but an

arrangement of geometric figures gently urges them

inspiring array of original artwork and high-minded,

through the open parlor doorway. A bright, welcoming

rare literature. Hair Heroes is a telling, clever inclusion.

space and the calm, patient voice of an expectant host

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It’s the salon experience we all deserve, and it’s waiting behind a bright blue door on the side of a building . . .

A unique experience will commence next, when the

It’s the salon experience we all deserve, and it’s waiting

stylist emerges and plucks :om an organically begun

behind a bright blue door on the side of a building . . . in

creative process; directing thoughts toward hair while

the First Ward.

gleaning the patron’s philosophies, interests, expressions and

environment

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personal

First Ward

conversation — maybe even a cocktail. Why? Because

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these distinctive idiosyncrasies coalesce into the canvas

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upon which a master stylist will spend the next hour

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cra;ing a personalized coiffure as distinct and

David Lawrence is a eelance writer and entrepreneur,

unrepeatable as the time spent devising it.

owner and principal at Polar Digital Arts.

www.LUXIERE.com

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• 3 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms, 3562 sf • Jay, OK • Offered at $689,900

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Elegant Estate Beautiful 6308 ML square feet home on 2.5 acres, double gated, smart house, theatre room, close to Tulsa Hills, pool, circle drive, fountain. Large garage separate om home completely finished out with air, plumbing and wired.

Property has a lot to offer. Close to Tulsa Hills. In cooperation with Sandy Licciardello.

5 Bedrooms | 3 Full Baths & 3 Half Baths | 6308+/- sf | Tulsa

10% Buyer’s Premium, 3% Coop-Broker, Information is Deemed Accurate but not Guaranteed; See Website for Complete Terms & Conditions of Sale; Independently Owned & Operated

2663 W 73rd Street | Tulsa, OK 74132 – AUCTION October 22nd at 5:30 PM Open House: Sept 27th & Oct 11th 2:00 – 4:00 & by appointment

John Pellow | 918.697.5237 PellowTEAM.com See Website for Additional Auctions in October

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wealth

Taking Stock: a financial overview

by Melinda Olbert, J.D., CFP

From the May 21st peak in the S&P 500 Index to the August low, shares were down 12.35%. It has been four years since shares lost more than 10% and some investors had become complacent while others were waiting for a correction. The recent volatility has le= investors shaken. It is this type of stock market activity that o=en causes investors to make poor decisions guided by emotion rather than logic. If we analyze what events have caused the volatility and what long term effect those events are likely to have on our holdings, we can make better decisions.

Still, total exports to all our trading partners combined account for 13.5% of our GDP, so the impact of Canada’s recession can’t be all that devastating. If we lost 100% of our exports to Canada (which is unlikely), it would reduce our GDP by approximately 2%. Since it is far more likely that we will only lose a portion of our exports to Canada and since our economic indicators have remained somewhat positive throughout the last two quarters of slowed growth in Canada, I do not think the impact will be enough to throw us into recession. Research by T. Rowe Price indicates that, in most cases, the market recovers rather quickly with strong returns <om recession lows. All the more reason to stay invested, collect your dividends and maybe even invest a little more when things look bleak.

“It is this type of stock market activity that often causes investors to make poor decisions guided by emotion rather than logic.”

The selloff began immediately a=er China announced a devaluation of its currency. Many observers took this as an indication that China was trying to boost exports to improve a slowing economy. However, it is not news that China’s economy is slowing. They have been slowing for years and this should have been priced into the market.

Additionally, China’s move to devalue their currency was in line with their negotiations with the IMF to obtain Special Drawing Rights. Moreover, US exports to China account for less than 1% of our GDP. We are a net importer <om China and their currency devaluation could actually save us money. China’s shrinking imports impact developing Asia-Pacific countries such as Taiwan, Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam, and Thailand which depend on their exports to China to a greater extent than other countries.

I would venture to guess that these countries represent a small portion of your overall portfolio.

Meanwhile, media paid little attention to the fact that Canada, our largest trading partner accounting for 16% of our total exports, entered a recession. (An example of why you should not depend solely on what you hear on the news.) This stands to be far more impactful to the US economy than events in China.

A third factor impacting the selloff is the uncertainty over when the Fed will raise rates. How the market will react to an increase in rates will depend on the view of the economy at the time and on the shape of the yield curve, among other factors. The stock market cares about interest rates because higher rates of return on fixed income securities reduces the attractiveness of stocks and because higher interest rates can reduce profitability of corporations that depend on debt financing. However, the market has usually adjusted to rate increases in the past and, on average, provided a positive return.

Additionally, most people expect the next set of rate hikes to be very gradual and a rate hike will indicate that the Fed has confidence in our economy.

When market volatility makes you queasy, take some time to review your financial goals. Make sure your advisor knows of any withdrawals you expect to make <om your portfolio in the next two or three years. Remember that a diversified portfolio has holdings meant to provide income or stability as well as holdings that are meant to provide growth. Some of your

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holdings are growing to provide income at the end of your expected life span. Those holdings may be the ones that take steeper declines in tumultuous times, but you must remember that they have years to recover before you spend them.

One thing to observe in the recent market volatility is how fast the market moves up and down. Many people think the increased volatility is caused by electronic trading algorithms that process large orders automatically. Whatever the reason, the moves o=en don’t make any sense. Down 1000 points, then up 900, then down again.

If you try to time the market, you risk selling when it has already moved down and buying a=er it has already moved up. There are also trading costs to consider. It is very difficult to time the trade just right to make a large profit when the market moves so quickly. For many investors it is best to just let your portfolio work the way it was meant to. Take income <om your lower risk investments and let the more volatile investments grow over time. If you want to take advantage of market dips, you might keep a little cash on the sidelines when the market is booming and deploy it during corrections, but don’t try to sell when you think the market is going to crash, because you probably will just lock in your losses and miss out on the recovery.

Melinda Olbert, J.D., CFP 405.463.7952 9012 N. Kelley Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73131 Views and opinions expressed are those of Melinda Olbert and are subject to change based on market and other conditions. The information provided is general in nature. Consult your investment professional regarding your unique situation. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Keep in mind investing involves risk including the risk of loss. Investment decisions should be based on an individual’s own goals, time horizon, and tolerance for risk. Diversification does not assure an investor a profit nor does it protect against market loss. The tax information contained herein is general in nature, is provided for informational purposes only, and should not be construed as legal or tax advice. Always consult an attorney or tax professional regarding your specific legal or tax situation. All indices are unmanaged and are not illustrative of any particular investment.

An investment cannot be made in any index.

Rest assured, we are always keeping an eye on events that can affect your portfolio. We always have a licensed advisor in the office during business hours to speak to you about the market and your account. Feel <ee to call us whenever you need to.

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Riverside View | Tulsa

$650,000

This 1991 Country French home was designed by Braselton-Dankbar Architects and is located close to the new "Gathering Place for Tulsa" Park. Features include formal living and dining, open kitchen & family room combo and master suite + study on the first floor.

• 3 Bedrooms • 3 Baths • 3623 sf • 0.24 Acres • MLS 1536820 • 2 Car Garage

Gordon Shelton 918.697.2742

Ranch Acres | Tulsa

$550,000

Mid-Century Modern featuring contemporary updates! Granite kitchen has stainless appliances and is open to family room with fireplace.

Master bedroom with en-suite expanded bath & big closet. Lower level game room & office with full bathroom. Park-like backyard!

• 3 Bedrooms • 3 Baths • 3623 sf • 0.24 Acres • MLS 1538304 • Patio/balcony off kitchen

Gordon Shelton 918.697.2742

Forest Park South III | Tulsa

$609,000

Forest Park custom designed 1 owner Traditional! New kitchen installed

by Kitchen Ideas in 2009 with marble tile back splash and marble counters. Gourmet inspired gas range & Sub Zero fridge. Master with luxury bath + 2nd bedroom down. Wood floors throughout!

• 5 Bedrooms • 4.5 Baths • 4796 sf • 0.42 Acres • MLS 1528248 • 3 Car Garage

Gordon Shelton 918.697.2742

Gordon Shelton | 918.697.2742 www.GordonShelton.com

• BS degree from Oklahoma State University 1972 • Obtained Oklahoma Real Estate License in 1992 • National Association of Realtors member • Broker Associate License in 1994

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The Estates at Cross Timbers | Skiatook

$2,000,000

Rare Luxury Villa with million dollar views overlooking clear waters of Skiatook Lake! Outdoor Living with breathtaking Infinity Pool, Spa & Cabana Kitchen.

Imported architectural details and exquisite craftsmanship featuring reclaimed wood doors, hand carved stairs, custom ironwork and inlaid wood.

• 7 Bedrooms • 5.5 Baths • 7533 sf • 0.54 Acres • MLS 1526394 • 3 Car Garage

Brown & Zinn 918.518.0500

Bixby School District | Tulsa

$1,695,000

Masterfully renovated private estate with pool on wooded 5-acres (m/l) in S. Tulsa-Bixby Schools! Magnificent open plan, breathtaking granite and stainless steel Kitchen, 4 Living areas, beautiful Master and Guest Suite down, Game Room + 3 Bedrooms up! 5-Car Garage.

• 5 Bedrooms • 4.5 Baths • 5331 sf • 5.0 Acres • MLS 1508833 • 5 Car Garage

Brown & Zinn 918.518.0500

Evanston Circle | Tulsa

$998,000

Contemporary single-story estate with pool just steps from Southern Hills Country Club! Unique in all of Tulsa, this luxury one-owner custom home boasts fabulous architecture and soaring ceilings! Master suite offers his and her Baths/Closets + 2 Additional Bedroom Suites with Private Baths.

• 4 Bedrooms • 4.5 Baths • Solarium • 0.86 Acres • MLS 1538477 • 2 Dining areas

Brown & Zinn 918.518.0500 Carol Brown and Chris Zinn lead Brown & Zinn at McGraw Realtors, a dynamic group of 12 licensed Realtors each focusing on specific areas of the real estate process to actively assist clients with top- notch professionalism.

Brown & Zinn | 918.518.0500 www.BrownandZinn.com

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French Chateau | Tulsa

$4,950,000

Timelesss in beauty and elegance. Marble and white oak floors. Antique crystal chandeliers. Unbelievable quality in the finishes throughout. All of the bedrooms are suites. Attached apartment. Second prep kitchen.

Sits on almost 4 acres.

• 5 Bedrooms • 7.5 Baths • 17,389 sf • 4 Acres • Unique Estate • Attached Apartment

Laura Hawkins 918.260.7885

Woody Crest | Tulsa

$2,250,000

Classic Stone home on a large private lot. The kitchen opens to the vaulted family room. Both have imported stone floors. Study with fireplace, stunning and sophisticated formals. Vaulted master suite with his and hers baths and closets. Almost 1 acre. Stone wall surrounds property.

• 3 Bedrooms • 4 Full, 3 Half Baths • 7274 sf • 0.97 Acres • MLS 1535800 • 3 Car Garage

Laura Hawkins 918.260.7885

South Lewis Park | Tulsa

$1,489,000

Fabulous Midtown location! Granite kitchen with stainless appliances opens to family room. Butlers bar with wine refrigerator. First floor master has his and hers closets and fireplace. All baths are granite and marble. Spacious game room and exercise room. Large Corner lot.

• 4 Bedrooms • 4.5 Baths • 5109 sf • 0.66 Acres • MLS 1534850 • Corner Lot

Laura Hawkins 918.260.7885

Laura Hawkins | 918.260.7885 www.McGrawRealtors.com/LauraHawkins

• 20 Years of Marketing Experience • Finding New & Broader Ways to Market Your Home • Caring For Your Specific Needs • Consistent Top Producer

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Hunters Pointe | Tulsa

$3,500,000

This stunning Frech Estate is a prominent builder's personal home and has a commanding full view of Hunter's Pointe pond. 5 bedrooms, 4 full & 2 half baths.

Luxurious home but not too formal. Pool, cabana, and outdoor kitchen offers complete outdoor living.

Downstairs media room is the bonus! Also includes a Cabana for extended season outdoor living. Unique Master bedroom suite. 4 car side entry garage.

• 5 Bedrooms • 4 Full & 2 Half Baths • 6746 sf • 0.64 Acres

Curtis Roberts 918.231.0691

• MLS 1538971 • 4 Car Garage

Tradition | Tulsa

$1,450,000

Exciting floor plan! Full view of a large lake. Extensive hardwoods. Full appliances package. Carolyn Finch custom paint finishes. Outdoor kitchen and fireplace.

• 5 Bedrooms • 5 Full & 2 Half Baths • Built in 2013

Curtis Roberts 918.231.0691

• 0.44 Acres • MLS 1533529

Broadmoor Addition| Tulsa

$789,000

Pristine custom built home with dental molding in living, extensive trim, granite throughout, surround sound, covered stone patio w/outdoor kitchen.

• 6 Bedrooms • 4.5 Baths • 4778 sf

Curtis Roberts 918.231.0691

• 0.31 Acres • MLS 1531975

• A certified appraiser for 25 years • Builder and developer over 30 years in commercial and residential homes • Graduate of Oklahoma State University (OSU)

Curtis Roberts | 918.231.0691 www.McGrawRealtors.com/CurtisRoberts

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Five Acre Woods | Tulsa

$1,495,000

This masterpiece is full of old world charm. The strategic placement of windows, balconies and decks maximize the seclusion and give the illusion of a seamless union with nature. This property sits on almost an acre in the middle of south Tulsa. Bonus room could be 6th bedroom.

• 5 Bedrooms • 4 Full & 2 Half Baths • Outdoor Living • 0.68 Acres • 5 Living Areas • MLS 1538805

Kelly Howard | 918.230.6341 www.McGrawRealtors.com/KellyHoward

South Shore | Langley

$1,250,000

Huge gourmet kitchen, guest house with kitchen, large outdoor living space with outdoor kitchen, fire pit, hot tub, fully furnished, top of the line appliances & fixtures, beautiful hardwoods, 30' boat slip in community dock, custom garage w/HVAC, overlooking Grand Lake!

• 6 Bedrooms • 6.5 Baths • 4402 sf • Lake Views • Built in 2014 • MLS 1537812

Diana Patterson | 918.629.3717 www.SouthGrandLake.com

Hidden Oaks Estates| Jenks

$999,000

Fabulous large family home on extra-size lot. Mother-in-law suite with outside entry, 4 wood burners, hardwood floors, granite on every surface. Ultra large master suite with outside entry, utility, huge closet.

• 5 Bedrooms • 4.5 Baths • 6283 sf • 0.55 Acres • Built in 2014 • MLS 1540046

Ann LaGere | 918.231.4268 www.McGrawRealtors.com/AnnLaGere

We are the largest independent real estate company in Oklahoma.

Our company has been helping people buy houses in Oklahoma for over seventy years.

918.592.6000 | www.McGrawRealtors.com | 877.492.5900

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Rogers County | Claremore

$999,900

Lakeforest is an approximately 80 acre hilltop estate located along the southeastern shore of Lake Oologah. Gated private drive winds up through the property that is comparable to a state park. Absolutely stunning and one of a kind!

• 4 Bedrooms • 3.5 Baths • 5865 sf • 84.57 Acres • 5 Living Areas • MLS 1532544

Lindsey Schlomann | 918.607.9151 www.McGrawRealtors.com/LindseySchlomann

Brook at Stone Bluff | Jenks

$729,000

Elegant open floor plan with transitional finishes. 5 Bedrooms; 4.5 Baths.

Master Bedroom and 2nd Bedroom on 1st Floor. Media Room and Game Room. Amenities Plus! Gated Community. Big lot!

• 5 Bedrooms • 4.5 Baths • 4500 sf • 0.44 Acres • Gated Community • MLS 1536329

Curtis Roberts | 918.231.0691 www.McGrawRealtors.com/CurtisRoberts

SOLD Berwick Fairways I | Broken Arrow

$934,900

Stunning & better than new! Private backyard with pool & spa backs to beautiful horse ranch. Study has amazing view of Golf Course & pond.

Soaring beamed ceilings, extensive custom details and spectacular theatre room.

• 5 Bedrooms • 5.5 Baths • 5006 sf • 0.31 Acres • Pool & Spa • MLS 1507119

Lindsey Schlomann | 918.607.9151 www.McGrawRealtors.com/LindseySchlomann

We are the largest independent real estate company in Oklahoma.

Our company has been helping people buy houses in Oklahoma for over seventy years.

918.592.6000 | www.McGrawRealtors.com | 877.492.5900

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Jenks Schools | Tulsa

$890,000

Quality craftsmanship throughout! Travertine, hand scraped hardwoods, rustic beams & 2 fireplaces. Open Kitchen & Great Room, Study & 2 Bedroom Suites down. Game Room & 2 Bedroom Suites up, Media + dive pool with waterfall!

• 4 Bedrooms • 5.5 Baths • 4840 sf • 1.24 Acres • Custom Estate • MLS 1526512

Carol Brown & Chris Zinn - Brown & Zinn | 918.518.0500 www.BrownandZinn.com

Guierwoods III | Tulsa

$799,000

Custom built home with great curb appeal. Large first floor master suite with his and her vanities, walk-in closets, beautiful wood floor, sunny family room with fireplace and picturesque window. Gourmet kitchen, in-ground pool, four bedrooms, four full and one half baths.

• 4 Bedrooms • 4.5 Baths • 4648 sf • 0.50 Acres • Lagoon Pool • MLS 1533208

Carma Grigsby | 918.260.1800 www.McGrawRealtors.com/CarmaGrigsby

Berwick on Cedar Ridge | Bixby

$624,900

Salt water pool with outside entrance to full bathroom. Covered patio with built in grill and fireplace. 3 car oversized garage with metal cabinetry to remain. Huge walk out storage. High celings. Granite kitchen with island overlooking pool and Greatroom.

• 4 Bedrooms • 5 Baths • 3972 sf • 0.40 Acres • 3 Car Garage • MLS 1541290

Frankie Harkey | 918.230.6315 www.FrankieHarkey.com

We are the largest independent real estate company in Oklahoma.

Our company has been helping people buy houses in Oklahoma for over seventy years.

918.592.6000 | www.McGrawRealtors.com | 877.492.5900

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Closed Home Sales â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2015 Year-To-Date McGraw Realtors: . .81 (41 Listings and 40 Buyers) Broker A: . . . . . . . .32 (19 Listings and 13 Buyers) Broker B: . . . . . . . .20 (10 Listings and 10 Buyers) Broker C: . . . . . . . .18 (8 Listings and 10 Buyers) Broker D: . . . . . . . .12 (4 Listings and 8 Buyers)

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