Volatility has returned to the markets in full force. With abrupt tariff announcements, policy reversals and a 10% market rally following a sharp decline, investors have been left searching for clarity.

In a special episode of Trust Company Talks, hosts Bill Noble and Burke Koonce sit down with CEO Bill Smith and CIO Dan Tolomay to discuss what today’s turbulence means for long-term investors and how Trust Company is helping families stay grounded amid the noise.

Topics covered include:

• Why uncertainty is a major challenge for markets
• Historical context: 14% intra-year drawdowns are typical, not unusual
• Why investors earn a premium for staying invested during volatile times
• The role of diversification across asset classes, styles and regions
• How fixed income can offer ballast and opportunity during downturns
• Trust Company’s value-driven, evidence-based investment philosophy

From tariffs to headlines to emotional gut-checks, this conversation highlights the core principles that help long-term investors stay the course when the markets feel anything but steady.

Trust Company Talks is a production of Trust Company of the South, one of the premier wealth management firms in the Southeast. Trust Company is a privately held firm based in Greensboro, NC, with offices in Charlotte and Raleigh. You can find more episodes of Trust Company Talks on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Receive the episodes as soon as they premiere by subscribing today.