

Orion's The Weighing Machine
Orion Portfolio Solutions
Orion’s The Weighing Machine How does Orion help financial advisors guide investors toward their financial goals? We provide the services and solutions advisors need to help clients stay invested in balanced portfolios. On Orion’s “The Weighing Machine,” featuring Ben Vaske, BFA, we cut through the market clamor and focus on time-tested principles that help financial advisors and investors reach their long-term financial goals. Each podcast reviews weekly commentary by Orion’s investment team and features a special guest to discuss market headlines.
Wealth Management services are offered by Orion Portfolio Solutions, LLC d/b/a Brinker Capital Investments a registered investment advisor. Orion Portfolio Solutions, LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Orion Advisor Solutions, Inc. (“Orion”).
Think2perform’s Behavioral Financial Advice program integrates traditional finance practices with psychology and neuroscience to improve emotional competency and decision-making behavior that increases effective usage of the financial plan with clients. To obtain the Behavioral Financial Advisor (BFA) designation, participants must complete a self-directed course, which takes 20-30 hours to complete, and includes a mix of interactive exercises, videos and case studies. To learn more about the BFA, visit https://www.think2perform.com.
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Wealth Management services are offered by Orion Portfolio Solutions, LLC d/b/a Brinker Capital Investments a registered investment advisor. Orion Portfolio Solutions, LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Orion Advisor Solutions, Inc. (“Orion”).
Think2perform’s Behavioral Financial Advice program integrates traditional finance practices with psychology and neuroscience to improve emotional competency and decision-making behavior that increases effective usage of the financial plan with clients. To obtain the Behavioral Financial Advisor (BFA) designation, participants must complete a self-directed course, which takes 20-30 hours to complete, and includes a mix of interactive exercises, videos and case studies. To learn more about the BFA, visit https://www.think2perform.com.
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Jan 31, 2019 • 51min
Mike Zarren of CLS Investments - Staying Disciplined & What’s New with Brexit
Guest: CLS Senior Vice President of National Accounts Mike Zarren. [1:27] What’s happening with Brexit, do we think a bear market is on the horizon, and lessons learned from John C. Bogle, founder of The Vanguard Group. [8:15] CLS Portfolio Manager Shana Sissel discusses where we are in the economic cycle and potential diversification benefits...

Jan 9, 2019 • 46min
Michael Hadden, Dustin Dorhout, and Aleck Liu of CLS Investments - Reasons to be Optimistic
Guests: CLS Analysts Michael Hadden, Dustin Dorhout, and Aleck Liu. [2:30] A play-by-play of some of the wildest swings in December, starting with the yield curve inversion, and major factors that sparked the increase in market volatility. [11:04] What we think about a potential looming recession, and reasons investors should be optimistic in 2019. [18:50]...

Dec 28, 2018 • 37min
Dean Cook of FTJ FundChoice - Staying Focused in the New Year
Guests: Dean Cook, CEO of FTJ FundChoice and Julie Lane, Head of Human Resources at Northstar Financial Services. [1:36] We dig into some of the biggest reasons 2018 was a tough year in the markets and how we’re staying focused in the new year. [3:55] CLS Chief Investment Strategist Marc Pfeffer explains what the yield...

Nov 26, 2018 • 53min
Paul Baiocchi of Fidelity - Defense Wins Championships
Guest: Paul Baiocchi, VP, ETF Business Development at Fidelity Institutional Asset Management. [1:23] Why we believe the markets could finish the year on a strong note. [4:26] CLS Senior Portfolio Manager Kostya Etus discusses how we can focus on controlling risk during choppy markets – why a globally balanced portfolio can benefit investors – and...

Nov 6, 2018 • 37min
John Diehl of Hartford Funds - The October “Correction” & A New Vision of Retirement
Guest: John Diehl, Senior Vice President of Strategic Markets for Hartford Funds. [1:25] How CLS portfolios fared in a rough month for the markets and what we expect moving forward. [9:00] CLS Senior Portfolio Manager Case Eichenberger discusses whether the October correction fits the technical definition of a “correction.” Plus, is CLS interested in including...

Oct 8, 2018 • 43min
Kevin Zlomke and Grant Engelbart of CLS Investments - Time is on Our Side & Myths of ESG
Guest: Kevin Zlomke, CLS Institutional Trading Manager. [2:20] A discussion with CLS Senior Portfolio Manager/Co-Director of Research Grant Engelbart on how investors benefit from having time on their side, a major change to the financial market classification, and how different asset classes have different seasons. [13:50] Plus, we break down three myths and three key...

Sep 21, 2018 • 27min
Case Eichenberger and Jeovany Zelaya of CLS Investments - Worried About the Next Bear Market?
Guest: Case Eichenberger, CIMA, and Jeovany Zelaya, Client Portfolio Managers. [3:45] How CLS has evolved as an ETF strategist since the early 2000’s. [7:28] Why international markets are a great place to be investing right now. [10:53] Are investors worrying too much about the next bear market? [13:07] Rusty interviews CLS Client Portfolio Managers Case...

Sep 6, 2018 • 55min
Dawn Batho of CLS Investments - The Drivers of Warren Buffett's Success & Importance of Market Sentiment
Guest: Dawn Batho, CLS Director of Inside Sales & Service. [4:06] CLS Senior Portfolio Manager & Co-Director of Research Grant Engelbart, CFA, CAIA, discusses how market sentiment is impacting short-term equity. [8:15] Plus, three factors that have driven Warren Buffett’s remarkable success for decades and how we take advantage of his lessons. [11:23] Also, a...

Aug 27, 2018 • 39min
Chelsey Duncan of CLS Investments - Hidden Risk & Taking Advantage of Volatility
Guest: Chelsey Duncan, CLS Director of Marketing. [4:29] Headlines can be deceiving and hidden risk may be preying on your “safe” investment. [10:33] Plus, Senior Market Strategist Joe Smith talks about why now might not be the time to accelerate into U.S. stocks and how to take advantage of market jitters to reduce the tax...

Aug 3, 2018 • 59min
Meb Faber of Cambria - Importance of “Expectations” & Is it Time to Buy FANG Stocks?
Guest: Meb Faber. [4:02] How much should we care about GDP, is now the time to buy FANG stocks, and the role of “expectations” in the markets. [16:41] CLS Portfolio Manager Kostya Etus discusses tariffs, two beautiful countries, and evaluating risk. [36:07] And a very special interview with Meb Faber, Co-Founder/Chief Investment Officer of Cambria...


