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May 18, 2023

Janney’s Mid-Year Market Update
What’s next for the economy and markets?
Inflation has cooled but the Federal Reserve remains guarded – and those forces are causing volatility in the financial markets, as sentiment is whipsawed from bull to bear. Join our exclusive virtual seminar where Janney’s Investment Strategy Group shares their views on the current state, their outlook for the future, and what you should know about the economy and markets’ potential impact on your portfolio strategy.
Featuring: Janney’s Investment Strategy Group
Mark Luschini | Chief Investment Strategist
Mike Halloran | Equity Strategist
Guy LeBas | Director Custom Fixed Income Solutions
May 01, 2023

FDIC Insurance: How It Protects Your Cash & How to Increase Coverage
Are you concerned about bank failures? This article explains how FDIC insurance helps safeguard your money, and how you can potentially increase that coverage.
April 04, 2023

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Market Update - Smith Wealth Advisory Group
Market Update - Smith Wealth Advisory Group

2020 Year-end Reflections from Kevin Smith
2020 Year-end Reflections

The Ugliness of the Storm Determines the Beauty of the Rainbow
At the time of my last correspondence the number of Coronavirus cases and related deaths were accelerating, financial markets were reeling, and the outlook on both fronts appeared grim. The S & P 500 had declined 35% from its February 19th peak, and credit markets were facing similar stress given the implications of widespread business and economic shutdowns. We were very much in the “heart of the storm.” My message to you then was simple: “Believe in America.”