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from TOPS Lexington - October 2022

Inspirations

With the world-famous Breeders’ Cup World Championship coming to Lexington in November, visitors from near and far can experience the best of local Lexington businesses. Just as visitors can support local eateries, bars, clothing stores, and more, these same businesses, along with TOPS, are proud to welcome the Breeder’s Cup to our beloved city. Make sure to check out thoroughbred racing’s most prestigious international event this November and all the Horse Capital of the World has to offer!

Ask Abby Vaughn

HOW CAN I BE A CHAMPION INVESTOR?

HI ABBY: What an exciting time for racing fans! Breeders’ Cup is back at Keeneland and I am ready to join the world’s best. Do you have any financial strategies on how to be a champion investor at the track? It’s definitely more fun than traditional investing in my book!

—BETTING BEN

HI BEN: You are right! It really is an exciting time, here in Kentucky. Over the years I’ve explored many strategies for picking the ponies, from pedigree to preference in jockey silks. You name it and I’ve probably tried it. The only successful strategy to winning at the track is to go in understanding the risks and plan on having a good time no matter the outcome! The same can be said for investing during this difficult environment. While the opportunity to turn risk into financial reward can be appealing for some, a wise mentor once told me that investing should never be exciting, in fact, it should be quite boring.

Now I would never consider my career to be boring because I have the amazing opportunity to help people accomplish their financial goals. However, seeing clients achieve their goals is the exciting part; the process of getting them there should be what’s boring. Longshot investments lose more often than they win and when you are coming down the final stretch, you may come up short in achieving your financial goals.

That’s why we take a goals-based approach to investing, focusing on providing our clients with the smoothest ride to the finish line. We believe in the importance of asset quality, a balanced diversified portfolio, and managing downside risks to help you achieve your goals. Slow and steady may be boring but you know what they say….it wins the race!

—ABBY V.

Abby Vaughn, AIF® Business Development Director American Trust 859-514-3345 avaughn@americantrust.com

American Trust Wealth Management is headquartered in Lexington, KY and a legal duty of dedication and best practices, so that you can rest assured knowing that your goals will always be our goals.

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It’s not every day one meets a 17 hand, 1400 pound horse in a library or a school, but that’s just where you’ll find Hank the Horse, Brand Ambassador of For Hank’s Sake.

Hank inspires a love of reading and learning for kids around the world and is a beloved messenger of gentle love and kindness. Hank isn’t just any horse. He is a talented, selfless icon who represents the fun in giving and learning.

HANK’S ACHIEVEMENTS 2018-2022

 How many libraries Hank has visited: 18  How many library cards Hank has: 16  How many schools Hank has visited: 8  Dollars raised for charitable causes: $30,000  How many miles Hank has traveled: 2,750  How many children Hank has served: Over 5,000  People impacted and lives changed: Over 16,000

SNOW, RAIN, OR HEAT

For Hank’s Sake is deeply committed to changing lives and helping people. There is no place that Hank won’t go to help someone in need. As our Brand Ambassador, Hank embodies the spirit of the organization.

Hank the Horse was named a Hometown Hero by the community of Lexington and received a Key to the City of Lawrenceburg, KY.

For Hank’s Sake is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to harnessing the power and beauty of horses to inspire and encourage children of all ages.