Traditions Wealth Advisors

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Celebrating more than 35 years of excellent service.

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Traditions Wealth Advisors is an Aggie-owned, independent, fee-only wealth management firm based in College Station, Texas. For 35 years, the firm has served as a fiduciary, prioritizing clients’ best interests and maintaining the highest ethical standards.

With over 70 years of combined experience, TWA is the only 100% Aggie-owned independent registered investment advisor in Bryan-College Station, providing comprehensive financial planning and wealth management services focused on retirement, estate, investment, and business planning for high-net-worth individuals and businesses.

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“With more than 40 years in the financial services business, I am committed to a higher standard of financial advise”

Brien L Smith, CFP®

Traditions Wealth Insights

Tehran in Chaos, but U.S. Stocks Steady

Why the Power Vacuum Hasn't Hit Home There’s an unusual situation unfolding in the Middle East right now. Even if the United States gains the upper hand, there may not be a clear path to resolution because there isn’t a stable counterpart to negotiate with. President Donald Trump had reportedly hoped to hold talks this week, but those plans fell through as Iran remains internally divided. That fragmentation, worsened by recent leadership disruptions, helps explain why the cur

Jade Chapman/Brien L. Smith CFP®

Apr 232 min read

Market Shows Resilience Amid War and Rising Oil Prices

Despite the onset of war earlier this year, U.S. equity markets have shown remarkable resilience. The S&P 500 is down roughly five percent from its record high on January 27 and has held the 200-day moving average. Analysts are increasingly debating whether the market is discounting a short conflict or a longer drawn-out scenario. Early projections suggested a possible ten to fifteen percent correction, but recent market behavior indicates a more measured response from invest

Jade Chapman/Brien L. Smith CFP®

Mar 241 min read

Tariffs Ruled Unconstitutional, Iran, GDP, and Private Credit

Tariffs Ruled Unconstitutional The Supreme Court (6–3) struck down broad tariffs enacted under IEEPA. This eliminates many of the sweeping tariffs tied to trade deficits and fentanyl concerns. Hundreds of billions in collected tariffs may need refunds. The White House could try alternative legal pathways, but likely with more limits. GDP Slowed in Q4 2025 GDP grew at 1.4%, below expectations (2.8%) and down from 4.4% in Q3. The slowdown was largely due to: Government spending

Jade Chapman/Brien L. Smith CFP®

Feb 231 min read

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