

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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Jul 20, 2018 • 41min
Gene Frerichs of CLS Investments - Our #1 Concern & Risks of Tariffs
Guest: Gene Frerichs. [4:14] Our view on emerging markets, why advisors get fired for outperforming, and whether stock buybacks can benefit investors. [14:43] Plus the pros and cons of dynasties and the biggest risks of new tariffs with CLS Senior Portfolio Manager, Marc Pfeffer. [22:59] Special interview with CLS Senior Performance Analyst, Gene Frerichs. And...

Jul 3, 2018 • 52min
Bill Wostoupal and Marc Pfeffer of CLS Investments - Trade Wars & Market Timing
Guest: Bill Wostoupal. [2:34] Trade wars, volatility in emerging markets, and the link between smart beta ETFs and taxes. [8:07] Plus the record-breaking economic expansion and what’s new at the Fed with CLS Portfolio Manager, Marc Pfeffer. [20:52] Special interview with NorthStar’s EVP of Sales, Bill Wostoupal. 1674-CLS-7/3/2018

Jun 15, 2018 • 45min
Grant Engelbart of CLS Investments - A.I. and Shark Bites
Guest: Robyn Murray. The rise of artificial intelligence, where to find value, and how to add tax alpha to returns. Plus: the race to zero, how to evaluate active managers, and how to avoid a shark bite! Special guest: Grant Engelbart, CFA, CLS Portfolio Manager. 1607-CLS-6/14/2018

Jun 6, 2018 • 1h 2min
Todd Clarke of Northstar - Be Different
Guest: Todd Clarke, Managing Director of NorthStar. To succeed as investors, we must be different! A look at CLS’s contrarian views: why we like commodities and emerging markets before anyone else did. Plus: What’s keeping investors up at night and why is smart beta so smart? 1576-CLS-6/6/2018

May 23, 2018 • 34min
Chad Boyer of CLS Investments - Better to Row or Sail
Guest: Chad Boyer, Chief Technology Officer at CLS. As investors, should we sail, or should we row? And is it time to sell and go away? Plus the benefits of bonds, a hidden gem: emerging market tech stocks, and a look back at Berkshire’s shareholder’s meeting with guest Joe Smith, CLS Portfolio Manager. 1541-CLS-5/22/2018

May 8, 2018 • 30min
Paul Curbo of Invesco - The Loser's Curse: Market Timing & the NFL Draft
Guest: Invesco’s Paul Curbo with a deep dive into real estate. This is a jam-packed episode covering market timing, the NFL draft, Risk Budgeting, and bargain shopping with our guests, CLS portfolio managers Grant Engelbart and Josh Jenkins. 1493-CLS-5/4/2018 Not FDIC Insured | May Lose Value | No Bank Guarantee There are risks involved with...

Apr 17, 2018 • 46min
Ryan Beach of CLS Investments - Tariffs, Tech Wrecks and How to Improve Performance
Guest: CLS CEO Ryan Beach. How can we improve performance during this lackluster time for returns? And are smart people better investors? We also discuss tariffs, technology, and managing for the next black swan with our guest, CLS Client Portfolio Manager Case Eichenberger. 1422-CLS-4/17/2018

Apr 5, 2018 • 46min
Kostya Etus of CLS Investments - Stay Calm and Invest On
Guest: CLS Portfolio Manager, Kostya Etus. A look back at a volatile first quarter and how investors should respond. We also discuss the impact of tariffs, the down sides of ETFs, and the new face of values-based investing. CLS Investments, LLC was selected as a winner for ETF.com’s ETF Investor of the Year – 2017. ETF.com...

Mar 29, 2018 • 57min
Anders Smith, Myles Bozinovski, Brian Ragle, Darrell Saathoff, and John Welch of CLS Investments - Special Edition (Part 2): Words of Wisdom from the CLS Sales Team
Guests: Regional Vice President of Sales Anders Smith, Myles Bozinovski, Brian Ragle, Darrell Saathoff, and John Welch. CLS’s Chief Investment Officer, Rusty Vanneman, continues his discussion on sales best-practices and experiences. 1346-CLS-3/21/2018

Mar 21, 2018 • 47min
Shari Rash, Mark Soukup, and Jon Trbovich of CLS Investments - Special Edition: Words of Wisdom from the CLS Sales Team
Guests: Regional Vice President of Sales: Shari Rash, Mark Soukup, and Jon Trbovich. And CLS’s Executive Vice President of Sales, Bruce Bischoff, sits with Chief Investment Officer, Rusty Vanneman, to discuss sales best-practices and experiences. Part 2 of this special series will release next week. 1346-CLS-3/21/2018


