Greg Smith Financial Advisor - Orion Advisory Partners

10/16/2026

See CIO Larry Adam's top takeaways for the week and what to be mindful of in the week ahead in his Weekly Headings Snapshot.

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10/16/2026

Third-quarter earnings season will test whether corporate results can support the broader economy's strength. In the latest Weekly Headings, Raymond James Chief Investment Officer Larry Adam shares five key questions investors should watch earnings season.

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10/16/2026

Selling a business. Receiving an inheritance. A significant equity payout. Sometimes your financial life can change much faster than you expected.

And with that change can come pressure to make decisions quickly about investing, spending, giving, or what happens next.

Give yourself time to let the dust settle.

A little space can help you understand what's changed, consider the tax and planning implications, and think carefully about what you want this money to make possible.

When the time is right, that's a conversation we're here to help you navigate.

10/15/2026

Some future expenses are easier to plan for because you know roughly when they're coming.

That's where a bond ladder may come into the conversation.

By staggering bond maturities across different dates, investors can create a schedule where portions of the portfolio mature at different times, potentially providing funds for future needs while the remaining bonds stay invested.

Like any investment strategy, the right structure depends on your goals, timeline, and broader portfolio.

Sometimes knowing when you'll need the money can help shape how you invest it today.

10/13/2026

Success can create something we don't talk about enough: more choices.

And choices come with tradeoffs.

A promotion may mean more income and less time. A bigger home may mean more space and less flexibility. Building wealth may eventually give you the ability to work less, change careers, or spend differently.

As your financial life grows, the conversation often becomes less about what's possible and more about what's worth it.

10/09/2026

As the S&P 500 bull market enters its fifth year, Raymond James Chief Investment Officer Larry Adam examines how the current cycle compares with history and whether the rally still has room to run.

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10/09/2026

See CIO Larry Adam's top takeaways for the week and what to be mindful of in the week ahead in his Weekly Headings Snapshot.

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10/07/2026

Sometimes we hold ourselves to decisions we made for a version of life that no longer exists.

Maybe you planned to retire at 65, but your work still feels meaningful. Maybe you always pictured staying in your home, but now you'd rather have the freedom to travel. Maybe supporting family or giving back has become more important than something you spent years saving toward.

As life gives us new experiences, our priorities have a way of evolving with them.

Your financial plan should leave room for that.

10/06/2026

The most meaningful giving often starts with a simple question: What do I want this gift to make possible?

Maybe it's giving a student an opportunity they otherwise wouldn't have. Preserving a place that matters to your family. Supporting research that has touched your life. Or strengthening an organization that has served your community for decades.

When you start with the impact you hope to make, charitable planning becomes a much more personal conversation.

10/05/2026

The new role looks great. The compensation is compelling. You're ready for what's next.

Before you say yes, take a close look at what happens when you leave your current employer.

For executives, unvested equity, deferred compensation, benefits, and other provisions can make the timing of a career move worth a closer look.