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.…

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.…

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.द्वारा 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…

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?द्वारा 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?द्वारा 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.…

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.द्वारा Annex Wealth Management

USA Today Statewide Recruiting Reporter Nick Wilson joins Alex, Dustin and Dan as they recap the previous week's action. As we reach the middle of the season, the four also discuss some of the top players, teams and coaches as well as matchups heading into Week 7.द्वारा SWFL Sports

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…

Dan and Dustin recap last week's action including a statement win by First Baptist Academy against Port Charlotte. Then, they break down matchups and favorites as district play begins. The pair also makes their picks for the week (pending the actions of Hurricane Helene), which includes matchups between Bishop Verot and First Baptist and Naples at …

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?…

Alex, Dustin and Dan discuss last week's results and how some teams still have questions as district play approaches in the next couple of weeks. The three also discuss what a Southwest Florida dream team would look like before making their picks for Week 5.द्वारा SWFL Sports

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?…

Dustin, Alex and Dan return this week to discuss an exciting Week 3 which featured a shootout between Venice and Verot and a comeback victory for Gulf Coast against Lely. The group also discusses Southwest Florida's 3-0 teams before making their picks for Week 4.द्वारा SWFL Sports

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.द्वारा Annex Wealth Management

Sports Editor Ed Reed joins Dan and Dustin as they recap the games from Week 2 and discuss some of the talented backfields in Southwest Florida. The trio will also look ahead to an exciting week of matchups including Immokalee at Naples and Bishop Verot hosting Venice.द्वारा SWFL Sports

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.…

Alex Martin, Dustin Levy, and Dan DeLuca discuss some takeaways from the first week of action in Southwest Florida and how they did in the first picks segment. Afterward, the boys look ahead to next week's games including our game of the week featuring South Fort Myers and Riverdale.द्वारा SWFL Sports

The Fed has three mandates (not two): full employment, stable prices, and moderate long-term interest rates. CEO Dave Spano and Chief Economist Brian Jacobsen discuss.द्वारा Annex Wealth Management

Alex Martin, Dustin Levy, and Dan DeLuca recap the Week 0 matchups for our local teams and go over the biggest takeaways from those games. Following that, they look ahead to Week 1 with the first picks segment of the season.द्वारा SWFL Sports

Retail sales looked good but might be superficial. We'll cover it during our Week-in-Review. How does Annex integrate with entrepreneurs and business owners? We'll cover that along with 5 questions to ask to see if we're a good fit for your planning needs.द्वारा Annex Wealth Management

Alex Martin, Dustin Levy, and Dan DeLuca return to kick off Season 7 of the podcast. The guys go over the biggest off-season news, rank the top 10 teams heading into the season, and preview some of the Week 0 matchups.द्वारा SWFL Sports

Fasten your seatbelts, it's going to be bumpy. Dave Spano and Brian Jacobsen take a look at a volatile week. We'll also cover estate planning roles, the 4 phases of retirement, part-time retirement, and how to approach aging parents who might need additional planning assistance.द्वारा Annex Wealth Management

Markets LOVED Powell's signal that cuts are coming, but then the ISM Manufacturing and initial jobless claims numbers heightened the fear that cuts will be too little and too late. Dave Spano and Brian Jacobsen present the Week-in-Review. Ask Annex is back along with a solid segment about aging parents. Robert Chastain covers milestone birthdays th…

Companies are reporting....and consumers are pinching pennies. Dave Spano and Brian Jacobsen present the Week-in-Review. We'll cover 7 money lies we tell ourselves, why a house isn't a great vehicle for wealth transfer, and the role of a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst at Annex Wealth Management.…

Call it the Trump trade, small caps over large, value over growth. Learn more about the great Boomer Wealth Transfer, the silver lining of delayed retirement, prenups---and a few interviews from this past week's Republican National Convention.द्वारा Annex Wealth Management

A Fed cut in September could make non-US equities attractive for a while. Dave Spano and Brian Jacobsen present our Week-in-Review. Learn more about the value of an advisor, aging in place, QDRO's and divorce, and excuses we use when putting off retirement planning.द्वारा Annex Wealth Management

What matters for long-term investors is whether fears of a recession become a reality. Dave Spano and Brian Jacobsen present our Week-in-Review. What are 6 things you might not want to inherit? We've got the list. Learn more about our Investment Committee, remarriage and estate planning, and what IS and ISN'T financial planning.…

Seeking clarity. Did the debate clear ANYTHING up? PCE came in as expected...what was the market reaction? Dave Spano and Brian Jacobsen present our Week-in-Review. Learn more about the 4 types of retirees, what NOT to do when retirement planning, and a look at HENRY's (High Earners, Not Rich Yet). We'll also spend some time with Jeff Pierce, new p…

Dave Spano and Brian Jacobsen present our Week-in-Review and discuss rethinking what’s in the 60 and what’s in the 40. Instead of changing the 60 and 40, you can dial up and down the risk within the 60 and within the 40. Also on the show, the latest on Roth 401ks, how to prep for an inheritance, a few things to think about when considering part-tim…

Four members think there shouldn't be any cuts this year. The rest disagree. September could see a dissent. Dave Spano and Brian Jacobsen present the Week-in-Review. We'll cover financial planning for medical professionals, business succession planning, and what you might encounter in the first 6 months of retirement.…

Will growth suddenly stop or is it just coasting to a more sustainable speed? Dave Spano and Brian Jacobsen present our Week-in-Review. Learn more about what to do in the first year of widowhood, why it's not a good idea to cash out a 401k, and how lifestyle creep is destructive.द्वारा Annex Wealth Management

Will the Fed try to turn back time by trying to undershoot inflation to get the path of prices back to 2%? Brian Jacobsen has the week-in-review. Learn more about Passion Assets, habits of successful savers and investors, and the reality of grey divorce.द्वारा 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.द्वारा 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.…

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.द्वारा 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?…

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.द्वारा 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.…

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 …

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?द्वारा 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…

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.द्वारा 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.द्वारा 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.द्वारा 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.द्वारा 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.…

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…

The Fed admits they were slow to respond to inflation, but March is too early for a cut. Dave Spano and Brian Jacobsen cover it all during our week in review. Find out more about IRS audits and ways to avoid red flags.द्वारा Annex Wealth Management