The US economy is resilient while sentiment and valuation pose weaknesses. For opportunity, take the long view while the possibility of inflation rearing its ugly head in 2025 is a threat.על ידי Annex Wealth Management

The Fed may slow or stop rate cuts in the face of tariffs in 2025. This about-face in approach may be why the market reacted so negatively to the Fed's announcements. Dave Spano and Brian Jacobsen present our Week-in-Review. Learn more about 'finfluencers' and if they're worth listening to. Gen X is approaching retirement, what's the latest on thei…

When optimism is rising and market multiples are expanding, it just takes a little fear to take the veneer off a market rally. Dave Spano and Brian Jacobsen present our Week-in-Review. Also this week, what's a Finfluencer and should you listen to them?על ידי Annex Wealth Management

Optimism, but inflation's a touch hot. Opportunities, since the Fed won’t defy gravity but will we see tariffs before we hear talk?על ידי Annex Wealth Management

OPEC cut oil demand growth forecasts for this year and next while Biden is considering stepped up sanctions against Russian oil. What's this mean for markets? Dave Spano and Brian Jacobsen present our Week-in-Review. Learn more about business succession planning, the stellar Client Service Manager team, and why one bad presentation shouldn't sour y…

Tit-for-tat: China is now probing Nvidia for anti-monopoly practices. Dave Spano and Brian Jacobsen present our Week-in-Review. We'll share a preview of Thursday’s 'Saving the Family Cottage' presentation. And with Yellowstone's season finale this weekend, we'll share some ideas that might have saved the Dutton family ranch.…

The economy keeps chugging but manufacturing continues its weakness. Watch for opportunity in beaten-down industries but watch the threat of high valuations.על ידי Annex Wealth Management

Black and Blue Friday? It's never been a great gauge of what holiday shopping will be. Dave Spano and Brian Jacobsen present our Week-in-Review. We'll dive into Warren Buffett's philosophy on WHAT to share about an estate plan, how things aren't entirely terrible for Gen X, how to avoid letdown in retirement, and questions to ask to see if you're a…

E-commerce booms with record sales; brick-and-mortar lags but reflects resilient consumer spending. And we keep seeing record market closes. Dave Spano and Brian Jacobsen present our Week-in-Review. What's Warren Buffett's philosophy on sharing details of estate plans? Amy Kiiskila, wealth strategist with Annex Private client, breaks it down.…

Moderating inflation drives improved purchasing power while the air has been let out of software. 2025 earnings acceleration is an opportunity but ignoring risk mitigation mimics the turkey's lifecycle.על ידי Annex Wealth Management

A decent week of economic data. Brian Jacobsen presents our Week-in-Review. Learn more about trusts and wills, steps to selling a business, and how Annex assess insurance needs for clients.על ידי Annex Wealth Management

A decent week of economic data. Brian Jacobsen presents our Week-in-Review. Learn the 6 benefits of trusts and the steps to selling a business. Dave Spano and Brian discuss a tragic and expensive mistake someone made by skipping due diligence.על ידי Annex Wealth Management

Goodbye uncertainty but higher rates on a valuation headwind are a weakness. Laggards are turning into leaders but remember the risk before the market makes you.על ידי Annex Wealth Management

Yields fell this week, showing the dollar and Treasury debt are still “risk-off” assets. Dave Spano and Brian Jacobsen present our Week-in-Review. We'll share some thoughts on the value of an advisor with Brandon Lehman, director of Annex Private Client. Who needs an LLC? Maybe you. Wealth Manager Keith Butler fills us in.…

Election uncertainty has been replaced with policy uncertainty. Dave Spano and Brian Jacobsen present our Week-in-Review. What is the value of an advisor? Brandon Lehman, director of Annex Private Client explains.על ידי Annex Wealth Management

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Revenge spending is no longer really a thing, but there could be some relief spending to help growth. Dave Spano and Brian Jacobsen present our Week-in-Review. Branch Director Robert Chastain shares some thoughts on behavioral finance. We'll also examine mistakes we make during each decade of our lives and how to prevent them.…

President-elect Trump is building out his cabinet while making day-one priorities clearer. Dave Spano and Brian Jacobsen present our Week-in-Review. As earnings season winds down, what are we seeing and are there any trends?על ידי Annex Wealth Management

Markets elect to rally but ballet box bond blues are a weakness. Campaigning for change presents opportunity but polling pressures trade and inflation create threats.על ידי Annex Wealth Management

What's in store now that the election is over? Members of our Investment, Retirement, Tax, and Estate Planning teams discuss what we could see in the months and years ahead.על ידי Annex Wealth Management

What might happen now that the election has concluded? Our Investment, Retirement, Tax, and Estate Planning teams share their views.על ידי Annex Wealth Management

Good goods growth so far for a strength while valuations pose a weakness. There is opportunity with Election Day on the doorstep but election angst is a threat.על ידי Annex Wealth Management

Meta and MSFT--supply constrained, big spending, still not enough return on AI investment. Apple: China's a drag. Upgrade cycle is a little slow. Earnings are pouring in, so Dave Spano and Brian Jacobsen review what's happening during our Week-in-Review. More of our clients are interested in 'phasing into' retirement. How do you do that and what ty…

An absolute clunker of a jobs report landed Friday. Was it really that bad? Dave Spano and Brian Jacobsen discuss during our Week-in-Review. HENRY's are High Earners Not Rich Yet. Ryan Van Blarcom of Annex Ignite covers their challenges and opportunities.על ידי Annex Wealth Management

Strength: The undead dollar. Weakness: Rates Ding Dong Ditch it. Opportunities: Bobbing for duration. Threat: Phantom Market Movement.על ידי Annex Wealth Management

Earnings stories. Remember the "Dow Theory" with transports being a leading indicator? Dave Spano and Brian Jacobsen present our Week-in-Review. Robert Chastain shares a few nuggets of wisdom from Warren Buffet. What are Passion Assets and why do they matter?על ידי Annex Wealth Management

The latest Beige Book dropped. On balance, economic activity was little changed in nearly all Districts since early September. Most districts reported declining manufacturing activity. Dave Spano and Brian Jacobsen present our Week-in-Review. Also, learn more about how the wealthy tend to fly under the radar.…

Retail sales stay strong while volatility remains in long rates. There's another chance to add duration but recession warning signals are beginning.על ידי Annex Wealth Management

A tale of two chipmakers. ASML whiffed while TSMC hit it out of the park. Dave Spano and Brian Jacobsen present our Week-in-Review. How does Annex aid clients in the 1st year after losing a spouse? What are 7 signs it might be time to retire? And what are money lies we tell ourselves?על ידי Annex Wealth Management

Retail sales showed unexpected strength in September. Meanwhile, labor strikes and hurricanes disrupted manufacturing output. Dave Spano and Brian Jacobsen present our Week-in-Review. Learn more about the 4% rule in financial planning (and if it is effective) and we'll open the mailbag for Ask Annex.…

Stocks are the strength this week while yields up while certain asset prices are down are a weakness. There is opportunity to get growing at a reasonable price while voting with your portfolio instead of the polls is a threat.על ידי Annex Wealth Management

Rates are still restrictive, even with a cut. They're easing off the brake, not pushing on the accelerator. Dave Spano and Brian Jacobsen recap the week. What is and what isn't financial planning? We'll cover that. Robert Chastain reviews 5 things that can happen within your family that'll put a dent in your retirement plans.…

FOMC Minutes. Everyone agreed they should cut. A "substantial majority" wanted 50 bps. "Some" wanted only 25. Dave Spano and Brian Jacobsen present our Week-in-Review. Learn more about Thursday's Women & Wealth presentation: Avoiding Fraud & Financial Exploitation.על ידי Annex Wealth Management

The port strike ends and a healthy jobs report arrives. Dave Spano and Brian Jacobsen present the Week-in-Review. Is there a psychology of spending in retirement? You bet, and Deanne Phillips breaks it down. Branch Director Robert Chastain reviews 4 RMD mistakes you should avoid.על ידי Annex Wealth Management

Hard data supports a soft landing while returns may have discounted positive future fundamentals. There's an opportunity to get out of cash but rebounding inflation poses a threat.על ידי Annex Wealth Management

Job creation roared higher in September. What does that mean for the markets? Dave Spano and Brian Jacobsen present our Week-in-Review. Companies are finalizing employee benefits for 2025 and Tom Parks makes a case for upgrading 401k plans with help from Annex. Ask Annex tackles a question from the grandmother of a brand-new US Marine regarding sav…

China gooses its economy while US consumers aren't feeling confident. There was a big cut but little pain, possibly because easing might have been too little, too late.על ידי Annex Wealth Management

The Gross Domestic Income revisions were large. We're at least starting a slowdown from a place of strength. That can help limit downside risks when growth scares flare up. Dave Spano and Brian Jacobsen present our Week-in-Review. Learn more about Annex Private Client and the role it can play with business owners and entrepreneurs. What are retirem…

The first China Shock was in the 2000s when they joined the World Trade Organization and manufacturing jobs followed. Their slow growth has been a shock. This past week, policymakers got off their duffs and announced some stimulus measures. Dave Spano and Brian Jacobsen present our Week-in-Review. Annex Private Client is a powerful partner for entr…

Housing appears in both strengths and weaknesses this week. There is opportunity in small caps and natural gas while long yield and election volatility are threats.על ידי Annex Wealth Management

Now we’re at the Monday Morning Quarterbacking phase of the cutting cycle. Dave Spano and Brian Jacobsen present our Week-in-Review. Learn more about our awesome Client Services Team that dots I's and crosses T's. What is underrated about your 401k? How about key points of a trust? And what's a quick pre-retirement checklist?…

Fed Chairman Jerome Powell showed he's a lawyer, talking out of both sides of his mouth. Dave Spano and Brian Jacobsen present our Week-in-Review. Also on the show, a look at the role of our Client Service Managers who dot I's and cross T's. Learn more about Thursday's 'Light the Night' event with the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Ask Annex return…

Gold and tech in the strength column while the consumer weakens. Opportunity exists in the relative strength of individual equities post-sell off. The dual mandates of the Fed remain a threat.על ידי Annex Wealth Management

A big cut doesn't have to instill panic. A small cut doesn't have to cause concern. Dave Spano and Brian Jacobsen present our Week-in-Review. Our Annex Private Client team discusses surrender squeezes, Robert Chastain covers Gen X, and our financial planning team tackles the question: how much insurance do you need?…

Fed is set to cut rates. Messaging will be more important than the magnitude of cuts. Dave Spano and Brian Jacobsen present our Week-in-Review. The number of 401k millionaires is up again. How do they do it and how can Annex help your employees? Tom Parks of our Retirement Plan Services team explains how.…

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Weak ISM Manufacturing, tepid Services, low hirings rate, softer payroll growth, all sucked the wind out of the market. Brian Jacobsen presents our Week-in-Review. Learn more about our Investment Intel webinar, dealing with volatility, and the ramifications of inheriting money.על ידי Annex Wealth Management

At a corporate-level, things weren't horrible. In fact, earnings have been generally better than expected. Brian Jacobsen presents our Week-in-Review including coverage of Friday's jobs number. We'll have an overview of our Investment Intel series---and link up with Fred Coleman and Matt Morzy for Ask Annex.…

Dr Brian Jacobsen, Chief Economist, and Ken Bellinger, Research Analyst present the Labor Day Weekend edition of the SWOT Podcast.על ידי Annex Wealth Management

Is Big Tech not as big of a deal as everyone feared? Dave Spano and Brian Jacobsen present our Week-in-Review. We'll also profile the Annex Investment Committee, Annex for Business, and how remarriage affects estate planning. Branch Director/Wealth Manager Robert Chastain covers tips to get on the same page with a spouse for retirement planning.…