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Orion Expands Advisor Access to Clark Capital’s Navigator® Total Wealth Strategies on the Orion Portfolio Solutions Platform

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Monday, February 12, 2024

Orion Advisor Solutions has expanded advisor access to Navigator® Total Wealth Strategies from Clark Capital Management Group, an independent asset manager, via its Orion Portfolio Solutions (OPS) platform.

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  • Orion Advisor Solutions has expanded advisor access to Navigator® Total Wealth Strategies from Clark Capital Management Group, an independent asset manager, via its Orion Portfolio Solutions (OPS) platform.
  • The strategies, previously exclusive to OPS clients who custody assets with Schwab, are now also accessible for advisors with custody at Fidelity.
  • Ryan Beach, President of Orion Wealth Management, said, “We’re excited to expand advisor access to Clark Capital’s Navigator® Total Wealth Strategies, offering more options to use their custodian of choice at Orion.
  • “We designed Total Wealth Strategies to help enhance and protect clients’ wealth, so they can stay on track to achieve their unique goals and objectives,” said Chris Cullen, CIMA®, EVP and Chief Distribution Officer, Clark Capital.

Record overdoses in B.C.: Proof the prison needle exchange program is not the solution

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Thursday, February 1, 2024

Following this release the Union of Canadian Correctional Officers is once again raising the Public Safety alarm with regard to the Correctional Service of Canada's continued implementation of the Prison Needle Exchange Program (PNEP) at Mountain Institution in Agassiz B.C.

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  • Following this release the Union of Canadian Correctional Officers is once again raising the Public Safety alarm with regard to the Correctional Service of Canada's continued implementation of the Prison Needle Exchange Program (PNEP) at Mountain Institution in Agassiz B.C.
  • Despite the alarming figures released by the BC Coroner Service stating there were 2,511 overdose deaths in British Columbia, only one death occurred at an overdose prevention site.
  • "The Correctional Service of Canada's plan to give inmates unsupervised needles to use illegal drugs alone in their cell only contributes to the B.C.
  • We encourage members of the public who are ultimately affected by this to contact their Member of Parliament and voice their concern" says Randle.

Orion Expands Advisor Access by Adding AllianceBernstein Municipal Fixed Income SMAs to the Orion Portfolio Solutions Platform

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Monday, January 29, 2024

Orion Advisor Solutions , the premier provider of transformative wealthtech solutions for fiduciary advisors, today announced AllianceBernstein, a leading global investment management firm, Municipal Fixed Income separately managed accounts (SMAs) will be added to the Orion Portfolio Solutions (OPS) platform.

Key Points: 
  • Orion Advisor Solutions , the premier provider of transformative wealthtech solutions for fiduciary advisors, today announced AllianceBernstein, a leading global investment management firm, Municipal Fixed Income separately managed accounts (SMAs) will be added to the Orion Portfolio Solutions (OPS) platform.
  • “We’re excited to announce this collaboration with AllianceBernstein as we bring its professionally managed Fixed Income SMAs to the OPS platform,” said Ryan Beach, President of Orion Wealth Management.
  • “AllianceBernstein's diverse portfolio options are designed to help advisors provide a bespoke experience to their clients, a crucial advantage in the high-net-worth investment sector.
  • This is one more way Orion is delivering on our promise of providing advisors with a broad investment line-up to build well-diversified portfolios that are customized to investors’ unique needs.”
    AB’s Municipal Fixed Income SMAs actively manage over $41 billion, as of Jan 3, 2024, and are now available through the Orion Portfolio Solutions platform.

ViewSonic Launches Secure, Future-Proof Interactive Display Solution with the ViewBoard IFPG1 Series

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024

ViewSonic Corp., a leading global provider of visual solutions, introduces its ViewBoard® IFPG1 series of interactive displays.

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  • ViewSonic Corp., a leading global provider of visual solutions, introduces its ViewBoard® IFPG1 series of interactive displays.
  • This series of ViewBoard displays come without pre-installed software programs, allowing schools to use their own device as needed, and upgrade when they want.
  • With an intuitive design and straightforward features, the ViewBoard IFPG1 interactive displays give education administrators and IT teams the flexibility to do more with limited budgets.
  • “The ViewBoard IFPG1 series of interactive displays allow educators to work with the computing solution of their choice, while ensuring schools and administrators get the most out of their hardware investment,” said Jeff Muto, Business Line Director at ViewSonic.

Bifrost Biosystems Launches with Novel Optical Pooled Screening Technology to Power Efficient Discovery

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024

Bifrost Biosystems announced today its launch with a vision to power efficient drug discovery through its novel automated Optical Pooled Screening (OPS) platform.

Key Points: 
  • Bifrost Biosystems announced today its launch with a vision to power efficient drug discovery through its novel automated Optical Pooled Screening (OPS) platform.
  • The Bifrost OPS platform uniquely integrates rich, image-based, single-cell profiling data with genome-wide CRISPR perturbations.
  • Through advanced software analysis and machine learning/artificial intelligence algorithms, the platform provides actionable, high-quality information to direct next steps in the discovery process.
  • “Bifrost's cutting-edge technology aims to mitigate these challenges by providing drug developers with significantly more high-quality information in the early stages of drug discovery.

Trifecta: A Leading Force in Organic Meal Delivery, Takes Center Stage in Netflix Documentary

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Thursday, January 4, 2024

The documentary, “You Are What You Eat: A Twin Experiment” sheds light on the critical importance of mindful eating and the impact of diet on our bodies.

Key Points: 
  • The documentary, “You Are What You Eat: A Twin Experiment” sheds light on the critical importance of mindful eating and the impact of diet on our bodies.
  • Produced by Academy Award-winning Director Luis Psihoyos, the series delves into a groundbreaking diet study conducted by Stanford Professor Dr. Christopher Gardner featured in JAMA .
  • The research involved twins following different diets: one consumed an omnivorous diet, while the other adopted a vegan diet.
  • As Trifecta continues to redefine the meal delivery landscape, this documentary serves as a powerful reminder of the impact our food choices have on our well-being and the environment.

Orion Expands Advisor Access to Fixed Income SMAs on the Orion Portfolio Solutions Platform

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Monday, November 6, 2023

Orion Advisor Solutions , the premier provider of transformative wealthtech solutions for fiduciary advisors, has again strengthened its investment solutions offering by bringing its own lineup of Fixed Income separately managed accounts (SMAs) to the Orion Portfolio Solutions (OPS) platform.

Key Points: 
  • Orion Advisor Solutions , the premier provider of transformative wealthtech solutions for fiduciary advisors, has again strengthened its investment solutions offering by bringing its own lineup of Fixed Income separately managed accounts (SMAs) to the Orion Portfolio Solutions (OPS) platform.
  • “We are committed to streamlining how advisors deliver investment products and advice to their clients, and our latest expansion of fixed income SMAs on the Orion Portfolio Solutions platform underscores that commitment,” said Ryan Beach, President of Orion Wealth Management.
  • “Previously, these fixed income SMAs have only been available to Orion’s OCIO clients where advisors have used the solutions to effectively scale their business.
  • Now, we’re pleased to bring these SMAs to a much broader community of financial advisors at OPS.”
    Orion’s Fixed Income SMAs are available through the OPS platform within its Unified Managed Account (UMA) portfolio structure.

Prison Needle Exchange Project at Mountain Institution: Federal Corrections Is Playing with Lives and Endangering Our Communities

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Friday, October 27, 2023

The Union of Canadian Correctional Officers (UCCO-SACC-CSN) is concerned that such unfortunate situations could surge if Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) goes ahead with its Prison Needle Exchange Program (PNEP).

Key Points: 
  • The Union of Canadian Correctional Officers (UCCO-SACC-CSN) is concerned that such unfortunate situations could surge if Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) goes ahead with its Prison Needle Exchange Program (PNEP).
  • In September 2023, Correctional Service of Canada announced that a Prison Needle Exchange Program (PNEP) would be imposed at Mountain Institution.
  • "Federal Institutions are supposed to be the place for rehabilitation of inmates before releasing them into our communities," says John Randle.
  • Federal Corrections should be doing everything to ensure that inmates have the support needed to recover from their addiction through tools such as Overdose Prevention Site, rather than enabling them with Prison Needle Exchange Program.

AstroTurf Elevates Marshall University's Athletic Field with the Elite Diamond Series Baseball System

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Friday, October 13, 2023

HUNTINGTON, W.Va., Oct. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- AstroTurf, a trailblazer in synthetic turf technology, is thrilled to announce the installation of its distinguished Diamond Series Baseball System at Marshall University. This state-of-the-art field blends meticulous design, innovative technology, and customized playability, showcasing our commitment to delivering unparalleled athletic experiences.

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  • AstroTurf, a trailblazer in synthetic turf technology, is thrilled to announce the installation of its distinguished Diamond Series Baseball System at Marshall University
    HUNTINGTON, W.Va., Oct. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- AstroTurf, a trailblazer in synthetic turf technology, is thrilled to announce the installation of its distinguished Diamond Series Baseball System at Marshall University.
  • This state-of-the-art field blends meticulous design, innovative technology, and customized playability, showcasing our commitment to delivering unparalleled athletic experiences.
  • Our partners at AstroTurf heard our plan, embraced it, and then helped us find solutions to make it happen.
  • "Our partners at AstroTurf heard our plan, embraced it, and then helped us find solutions to make it happen," said Christian Spears, Marshall University Athletic Director.

Orion Adds City National Rochdale to Expand Advisor Access to Highly Personalized Portfolio Management

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023

Orion Advisor Solutions , the premier provider of transformative wealthtech solutions for fiduciary advisors, announced today a new advisory solution through boutique investment management firm City National Rochdale (CNR).

Key Points: 
  • Orion Advisor Solutions , the premier provider of transformative wealthtech solutions for fiduciary advisors, announced today a new advisory solution through boutique investment management firm City National Rochdale (CNR).
  • The relationship will bring CNR’s Intelligently Personalized SM portfolios for high-net-worth individuals, families and foundations with more than $1 million in investable assets to the Orion Portfolio Solutions (OPS) platform.
  • “We’re excited to add City National Rochdale to the Orion Portfolio Solutions platform,” said Ryan Beach , president of Orion Wealth Management.
  • He added, “City National Rochdale is known for its highly tailored portfolios and unique client blueprinting process that fits each investor’s individual needs.