Edward Jones-Financial Advisor: Cody Smith

10/09/2026

AI-powered scams are becoming increasingly sophisticated, making it harder to distinguish legitimate requests from fraud. Understanding common tactics can help you better protect yourself and your financial accounts.

Take a look at these five emerging scam types and practical steps you can take to stay vigilant.

5 AI-powered financial scams that are hard to spot

10/07/2026

An important part of protecting your financial future is staying vigilant against fraud and cyber threats. This Cybersecurity Awareness Month, I encourage you to stay vigilant, protect sensitive information and be aware of common scams that continue to evolve. If you have questions about fraud prevention or protecting your financial information, I'm always available to help.

In the meantime, I invite you to explore more resources and guidance here: https://bit.ly/4yBjdMp

10/05/2026

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month—a time to stand with survivors, honor those we’ve lost and support the millions of individuals and families affected by breast cancer. This month, we encourage conversations, screenings and shared strength—because no one should face breast cancer alone.

10/02/2026

The majority of Americans are either conflicted or stressed about their finances, but it doesn’t have to be that way. When your finances reflect what matters most to you, everything feels a little more in sync.

That’s why confidence is just as important as the numbers. If you’ve been wanting more clarity, let’s talk.

Source: Gallup & Edward Jones, "Money and Meaning: Understanding Financial Fulfillment," 2026.

09/30/2026

Practice. Teamwork. Trust. A lot of preparation goes into game day. The same is true for building your financial game plan. As the Official Wealth Management Partner of Duke® Basketball, Edward Jones financial advisors are ready to help you plan ahead for the moments that matter.

We’re proud to support Duke® Basketball and proud to help you create a financial game plan designed around your goals. Contact our office to get started today.

Duke® Basketball is not a current Edward Jones client. They have been compensated for this endorsement. See details at edwardJones.com/sports?utm_term=956815&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social_media&utm_content=3335809&c3nid=956815_facebook_3335809&c3ch=BranchSocialMedia&EID=MDAwMDAwMTgyMTA2NA%3D%3D.

09/28/2026

As the third quarter comes to an end, three numbers are moving markets — $100 oil, a 5% yield on the 10-year Treasury, and 35% earnings growth. Two are headwinds, and one is the reason the market hasn’t buckled. Senior Global Investment Strategist Angelo Kourkafas breaks down each number and what it means for your portfolio.

09/25/2026

Bond yields have moved higher, driven by expectations for tighter Fed policy, persistent inflation, and an increased supply of government and corporate bonds.

Senior Fixed Income Analyst Brian Therien explains how higher yields could set the stage for stronger fixed income returns ahead in our Monthly Fixed-Income Focus.

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09/23/2026

Many people assume financial confidence comes with age. In my experience, it's not quite that simple.

New research from Edward Jones and Gallup shows that people across generations share concerns about their financial future. Younger adults are often working to build wealth, while older adults are focused on making their savings last. But both are looking for greater peace of mind about what's ahead.

That's one reason I enjoy helping clients create personalized strategies that align with their goals and priorities, both today and as their needs evolve over time.

Read more from Gallup: https://bit.ly/4ha7VJ3



Source: Gallup & Edward Jones, "Money and Meaning: Understanding Financial Fulfillment," 2026.

Older adults are much more confident than younger adults in managing their current finances. Confidence in managing future finances, however, differs less by age.

09/21/2026

What might investors make of the Federal Reserve's first rate hike since 2023?

Our Principal, Head of Investment Strategy Mona Mahajan breaks down the key takeaways from the September meeting, including the path for future rates, the inflation outlook and what continued economic resilience could mean for markets.

09/18/2026

Strong corporate earnings continued to support stocks, even as interest rates climbed higher. Rather than trying to predict exactly where rates go next, consider focusing on diversification, goal alignment and opportunities to build portfolio resilience.

Learn more in our September Monthly Portfolio Brief: https://bit.ly/4hy33gS