Greg Smith Financial Advisor - Orion Advisory Partners

09/02/2026

No two financial situations are exactly alike. But after years of helping people manage their money, we've learned the emotions around money are remarkably similar.

The fear of making the wrong decision. The responsibility of providing for family. The uncertainty that comes with change.

Those emotions are real, and they can shape the decisions we make.

Sometimes the greatest value of an advisor is having someone who can help you talk through what's really driving the decision and help bring clarity to the uncertainty.

08/31/2026

August brought renewed volatility, shifting market trends and uncertainty in the bond market. Despite these pressures, the underlying backdrop reinforced that the US economy continues to expand. Get the details in the August market recap:

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08/31/2026

For many executives, success can become concentrated in one place. The same company may provide your income, bonus, equity compensation, and a significant portion of your future wealth.

That's not necessarily a problem, but it is something worth paying attention to.

We've found that some of the most productive planning conversations begin with a simple question: How much of my financial future depends on a single outcome?

As careers progress and equity compensation grows, it's important to periodically step back and evaluate how different pieces of your financial life fit together.

08/28/2026

Market volatility has remained subdued this summer, but history suggests the calm may not last. Raymond James Chief Investment Officer Larry Adam shares five key catalysts that could challenge the market's recent complacency in the weeks and months ahead.

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08/28/2026

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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08/28/2026

Business owners carry a lot.

Employees. Clients. Operations. Growth opportunities. Family responsibilities.

And somewhere in the middle of all that are the decisions that don't have a deadline but still deserve attention.

The ones you know you'll need to address eventually.

We've found that many business owners are looking for the time, space, and perspective to think through what's already on their mind. Our team is here to have those conversations when you are ready.

08/26/2026

It's hard to believe we're already talking about the second half of the year.

The goals we set in January don't become less important just because life got busy.

This can be a great time to pause, revisit your priorities, and ask yourself a simple question:

Is my plan still aligned with where I want to go?

There's still plenty of time left in the year to make meaningful progress.

08/24/2026

Sending a child to college comes with a long checklist.

Housing. Tuition. Class schedules. Move-in day.

What often catches parents by surprise is that once a child turns 18, they become a legal adult.

That means parents may no longer have automatic access to certain medical, financial, or educational information, even in situations where they're trying to help.

Most families don't discover this until they're faced with an unexpected situation. Back-to-school season can be a valuable time to review whether important legal documents and authorizations are in place.

08/21/2026

Rising Treasury yields have investor attention, but they may be creating opportunity rather than signaling a bond market crisis. Raymond James Chief Investment Officer Larry Adam shares his insights in the latest Weekly Headings.

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08/21/2026

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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