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Your Estate Plan – A Will vs A Trust

Just the idea of having a trust seems complicated…but is it? The truth is that not having a trust in certain situations creates significantly more complications than having one. Then[…]

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Saving for Your Grandchildren: A Gift That Can Grow for Generations

What if one of the most meaningful gifts you could give your grandchildren wasn’t something they could unwrap? What if it was a financial head start? Grandparents often look for[…]

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Do You Have Something to Retire To?

When most people think about retirement, the first things that come to mind are usually financial: Will I have enough money? When can I afford to retire? How much should[…]

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Customer Relationship Summary

Below is a copy of our Customer Relationship Summary, known as “Form CRS.” This new Form is intended to inform retail investors about: (i) the types of client and customer relationships and services the firm offers; (ii) the fees, costs, conflicts of interest, and required standard of conduct associated with those relationships and services; (iii) whether the firm and its financial professionals currently have reportable legal or disciplinary history; and (iv) how to obtain additional information about the firm.

Customer Relationship Summary (SMG Form CRS)
SMG ADV Part 2A (August 2026)

Securities offered through Calton & Associates, Inc. member FINRA and SIPC, a Registered Investment Adviser. SEC registration does not imply a certain level of skill or ability. Investment advisory services offered through Smart Money Group, LLC, a Registered Investment Adviser. Smart Money Group, LLC and Kennedy Financial Services are not owned or controlled by Calton & Associates, Inc.