NVIDIA is the coolest kid in the class but we're beginning to see a bifurcated economy. Opportunities exist by focusing on quality but a growth scare poses a threat.Av Annex Wealth Management

A tale of two economies: tech vs. consumer staples. Catch the week-in-review from Dave Spano and Brian Jacobsen. We'll also hear more about the Annex Experience, how to stay sharp in retirement, retirement killers, and how to bolster retirement and worry less about Social Security.Av Annex Wealth Management

It's NVIDIA's world, we just live in it. Dave Spano and Brian Jacobsen present our week-in-review which includes NVIDIA's blockbuster earnings. Learn more about the Annex 'experience' and two upcoming presentations in Milwaukee.Av Annex Wealth Management

The trio back this week to discuss all things influencing. As well as the usual News with Nick and Triple picks

A 40,000 DOW is a strength while there are more cracks in the consumer's facade. Why sell in May when you can just stay? And a no-landing but turbulence ahead appears as a threat.Av Annex Wealth Management

CPI was better, but retail sales and industrial production were not. It's a good reminder that the macroeconomy is not the market. Dave Spano and Brian Jacobsen present our week-in-review. We'll also cover divorce and its impact on retirement planning, spousal Social Security, 4 money myths, and the slippery slope of supporting adult children.…

The Dow points don't matter. Percentages do. Dave Spano and Brian Jacobsen present our week-in-review. Learn more about the impact of divorce on retirement planning and details about a special workshop planned for June. We'll also have Ask Annex and our resident Marine will cover boot camp for financial and retirement planning.…

Rising earnings expectations are a strength but is the labor market beginning to crack? An opportunity exists to rethink real assets but the threat of decelerating economic growth has arrived.Av Annex Wealth Management

Dave Spano and Brian Jacobsen present the Week-in-Review. What's the latest with the possible cut to Social Security benefits in 2035? Naples Branch Director Robert Chastain covers 6 items you might not want to inherit.Av Annex Wealth Management

Bank of England is signaling a rate cut. So is Sweden. This matters, because currency moves matter. Dave Spano and Brian Jacobsen cover the Week-in-Review. What's the latest on potential for Social Security cutting benefits in 2035? Our planning team shares some thoughts. Ask Annex answers some questions and our retirement services department share…

A dovish tilt and buybacks are powering the market forward but there's weakness with cracks forming in the consumer facade. Market misconception is providing opportunities for outperformance while bad data and labor issues are a threat.Av Annex Wealth Management

Look at Apple: low expectations going into earnings made it easy to beat. Dave Spano and Brian Jacobsen present our Week-in-Review. Also, what are 6 benefits to setting up a trust? What happens during the Annex Wealth Management portfolio review? And what are 5 reasons to consider increasing your 401k contribution?…

The Fed is worried about financial stability--it is taking some pressure off the private sector to mop up all the government's debt. Dave Spano and Brian Jacobsen discuss the broader impact. Wills are great, but trusts might be better. Our estate planning attorney shares 6 benefits to setting up a trust. What happens during an Annex Wealth Manageme…

AI momentum continues while a bifurcated consumer is a weakness. AI requires real assets, that's an opportunity while sticky inflation remains a threat.Av Annex Wealth Management

Mixed bag this earnings season. Dave Spano and Brian Jacobsen present our week-in-review. We'll also dive into the importance of tax planning (based on tax filing) as well as the return of volatility. Branch Director Robert Chastain has some thoughts on avoiding boredom in retirement.Av Annex Wealth Management

Earnings season in full swing, but future guidance is causing concern. Dave Spano and Brian Jacobsen review the week. Also on the show, now that taxes are filed, what should you do about tax PLANNING? Market volatility is back, what's the best way to deal with it?Av Annex Wealth Management

Global growth is better than expected but higher mortgage rates are dampening housing. There's opportunity as April showers bring May flowers but the threat grows that the Fed may not even cut rates.Av Annex Wealth Management

A stumbling bull or an awakening bear? Dave Spano and Brian Jacobsen present our Week-in-Review. We'll tackle the challenges Generation X faces during financial and retirement planning. What's the role of a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst at Annex? We'll cover that as well as Ask Annex, a visit with Robert Chastain, and Estate Planning roles.…

Things have been so quiet with markets consistently rising that we've forgotten what risk feels like. Dave Spano and Brian Jacobsen have our Week-in-Review. We'll hear more about financial and retirement planning for Generation X, hit the mailbag for Ask Annex, and get a preview of the upcoming Wisconsin Retirement Series webinar.…

The dollar is still king while that hot CPI print is a weakness. Opportunity exists in corporate bonds for income, but the unknown unknowns are a threat.Av Annex Wealth Management

Unemployment claims are low. Wages are rising. It's not a stagflation environment. Dave Spano and Brian Jacobsen cover the week to start the show. Are certain 401k benefits underrated? We put that question to our Director of Retirement Plan services. If you're a Grandparent, there are many opportunities to bless your Grandchildren in life-changing …

It's a mini-bounce for inflation. Dave Spano and Brian Jacobsen cover the latest during our Week-in-Review. When's the best time to meet with Annex? Mark Beck tackles that. Learn more about the upcoming Elder Care and Pre Planning Final Arrangements panel discussion at our headquarters Thursday, April 18th.…

The trio is back this week. We welcome Nicole back, discuss the news of the week (including some big Laces Out News), and how’s the scene looking after a quarter of the year? Plus are we all agreeing on the best triple pick this week!!!

Gold is at a 5000 year high while retail is on sale. Active management offers an opportunity across the board but inflationary tailwinds intensify.Av Annex Wealth Management

Mark Beck and Brian Jacobsen present the week-in-review and decode more Fed speak. Can you trust what social media recommends for investing? What are the ramifications of inheriting money?Av Annex Wealth Management

Mark Beck and Brian Jacobsen present our week-in-review. We'll cover the latest Fed speak and Friday's healthy jobs report. Can you trust social media for investing advice? What are the ramifications when inheriting money?Av Annex Wealth Management

No Nic this week as we couldn’t quite make the times work with the Spezial launch, but Henry and I discuss Air Max Day v Spezial, the similarities and the differences

Firmness in treasury yields but non AI sales projects face an elongated sales cycle. There are opportunities as the overall market broadens but deficits are keeping rates elevated.Av Annex Wealth Management

Are we there yet with rate cuts? The most hawkish member of the Board says it could only be a couple more months before he has confidence that they could cut. What's that mean looking ahead? Dave Spano and Brian Jacobsen discuss. We'll also cover our Annex Executive program, how to rate your 401k, and the dangers of fortune hunters and gold diggers…

Markets are like the kids in the backseat. The Fed sometimes acts like the parents, but not always. Dave Spano and Brian Jacobsen present our Week-in-Review. Is Annex the right fit for you? We've got 5 questions that might help. How does one analyze a 401k? Tom Parks of our Retirement Plan Services department has some insight.…

Manufacturing mojo is coming back while pricing power to margin pressure is a weakness. Opportunities exist in credit while stagflation narratives pose a threat.Av Annex Wealth Management

S&P Global PMI for US manufacturing has been above 50 three months in a row. What's the mean for the broader market? Dave Spano and Brian Jacobsen cover that and more during our week-in-review.Av Annex Wealth Management

The Fed thinks inflation in January and February was a fluke. Dave Spano and Brian Jacobsen review the week. How can Annex Private Client partner with business owners and entrepreneurs? And what is the 'psychology of spending' in retirement?Av Annex Wealth Management

This week we discuss nostalgia within the trainer world, and what we’d like to see come back. Obviously we can’t avoid the latest Spezial news to Nicole and Henry’s delight - but shocker, they pick out their favourite shoes from Gary Aspden’s posts

Manufacturing might be finding a footing in the US while inflation remains a weakness. Cross-country divergences create opportunities while threat is the giant sucking sound of liquidity.Av Annex Wealth Management

Credit spreads are tight and got tighter because growth looks fine. It's the inflation picture that's uglier. Dave Spano and Brian Jacobsen review the week. We'll also cover 401k millionaires, aging in place, and traditional vs Roth 401ks.Av Annex Wealth Management

Just when the market and the Fed started seeing eye-to-eye, the Fed might change things up. Dave Spano and Brian Jacobsen review the week. With the market popping, 401k millionaires are back. How do they do it?Av Annex Wealth Management

The economy is strong and the market is pushing while the US dollar's potential is weakening. There's opportunity to slowly and proactively move money into longer dated bonds while a threat of euphoria is beginning.Av Annex Wealth Management

A new jobs number, the same two presidential candidates, and a Fed with decisions to make. Dave Spano and Brian Jacobsen present our week in review. Later in the show, we'll investigate the value of an advisor, election year myths, and business succession planning.Av Annex Wealth Management

Dave Spano and Brian Jacobsen review the week which included the latest jobs report. Does it offer any other clues as to the next action on rates by the Fed? We'll look deeper into the value of an advisor and share details on the Election Year Myths in-person and webinar presentations coming to the area.…

Usual shenanigans discussing if we buy to collect or wear this week. Plus a bit more chat about our meet up in Leeds on 6th April 👀

Markets don't do much in election years until the outcome is clear.Av Annex Wealth Management

What if the Fed doesn't cut in 2024? They probably will, but there's a growing risk that they won't. "If it ain't broke, don't fix it?" Learn more about the 4 phases of retirement, part time retirement, how the millionaire next door does it, and what the IRS has planned as it steps up enforcement.Av Annex Wealth Management

New highs for the big guys. Dave Spano and Dr. Brian Jacobsen present our Week-in-Review. Are there 4 phases of retirement? Mark Beck presents the case. How about sliding into retirement on a part-time basis? Suzy Lopez will go over the basics.Av Annex Wealth Management

This week's strengths are the news highs while Fed pushback continues and so does the rise in yields. There is opportunity in the virtuous cycle but commercial real estate is a threat.Av Annex Wealth Management

Fed officials have repeated what they’ve been saying: rather err on the side of cutting later than sooner and will discuss tapering QT in March. Dave Spano and Brian Jacobsen cover it all during our week-in-review. Learn more about remarriage and estate planning, fears and solutions in retirement, and ways to age in place.…

Nvidia was the darling of the week, but there are plenty of other topics Dave Spano and Brian Jacobsen will cover during our week-in-review. We'll also cover remarriage and estate planning. Deanne Phillips stops by to preview an upcoming Saturday Divorce presentation for women.Av Annex Wealth Management

Back this week after a week off. Danny, Nicole and Henry question what the recession effects are having and could have going forwards in Trainer Culture - as well as the usual News with Nic, and apparently it’s Nic’s Picks too as well (or is it Nic’s pics 👀🤔🤣)

Kudos to the Fed's messaging but hot inflation and cold spending is a threat. One man's garbage is another man's treasure (and opportunity) but watch out for the threat of value traps.Av Annex Wealth Management

Fed and markets finally seeing "eye-to-eye" on the future of rate cuts. Markets went from 6 cuts starting in March to 3 starting in July. That's much more reasonable. Brian Jacobsen and Mark Beck review the week. We'll also cover financial planning for medical professionals, the great Baby Boomer Wealth Transfer, and learn more about an upcoming pr…