Pat Smits, CFP

07/11/2026

Geopolitics remain a source of volatility following renewed U.S.-Iran tensions.

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07/09/2026

Happy Birthday to an amazing and valued member of our Edward Jones team! 🎉🎂 Wishing you a day filled with joy, laughter, and all the things that make you smile. We hope you've had a truly fantastic day celebrating, Terrie! Here's to a wonderful year ahead! 🥳🎈

07/09/2026

The most effective estate plans don’t just focus on documents, assets, or who gets what. They also consider the people entrusted with important responsibilities.

Family financial and estate planning meetings can help ensure that key individuals understand their responsibilities before they're called upon to act.

For example:
● Does your executor know they've been chosen?
● Does your power of attorney understand your wishes?
● Do the people you've selected know where important information can be found?

That's often just as important as having the documents themselves in place.
If you're considering a family estate planning meeting, I can help you develop an approach that aligns with your needs. Let’s connect.

Edward Jones, its employees and Edward Jones advisors are not estate planners and cannot provide tax or legal advice. Please consult appropriate tax, legal and insurance professionals regarding your circumstances.

07/04/2026

The U.S. and Canadian economies have faced their share of challenges this year, including geopolitical uncertainty and a sharp rise in oil prices.

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07/02/2026

A comprehensive financial plan is about more than investing. It considers the many factors that work together to support the life you want to build.

🔹 Financial management: saving, borrowing and managing debt.
🔹 Asset management: investing with purpose to help build your wealth
🔹 Tax considerations: exploring opportunities to reduce or defer taxes
🔹 Retirement planning: preparing for financial security throughout retirement
🔹 Risk management: protecting against unexpected events
🔹 Estate planning: planning for wealth transfer and legacy
🔹 Business planning: aligning business and personal financial goals

The most effective plans don't look at these areas in isolation. They work together to support the life you want to build.

Interested in a more comprehensive approach to your financial future? Let's connect.

Investments are tools. A financial plan is the blueprint. Together, they help you build and experience the life you want.

07/01/2026

Edward Jones intentionally chose to establish a Canadian headquarters in Mississauga in 1994. On behalf of our thousands of associates, happy Canada Day!

From coast to coast to coast, we're united by shared values, incredible landscapes, and a spirit of community that makes this country home.

Here's to the dreams we're chasing, the families we're supporting, and the legacies we're creating for generations to come.

06/27/2026

Recent weakness among technology stocks has grabbed attention, but the broader market remains more resilient, with leadership rotating beyond this sector.

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06/21/2026

Today, on National Indigenous Peoples Day, we honor and celebrate the diverse cultures, languages, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples.

Like the related Indigenous philosophy that encourages individuals consider the impact of their decisions seven generations into the future, our purpose-driven firm strives to create positive generational impact.

This day reminds us of the importance of meaningful reconciliation. It's about listening to stories, respecting traditions, and supporting Indigenous communities in building prosperous futures on their own terms.

06/20/2026

The Fed held the fed funds target range steady at 3.5%-3.75% and removed the previously projected 2026 rate cut from the dot plot, as expected.

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06/13/2026

Tech is cooling, not breaking: The recent pullback in semiconductors reflects profit-taking after a “too far, too fast” rally, with improving breadth signaling a healthier market backdrop.

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