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Macro & Market Musings – 3/21/25

Macro & Market Musings – 3/21/25

Comments based on information available as of 7:30am CT on 3/21/2025 Growth: Double-Dip Vibecession It's not unusual to see sentiment move separately from spending. What matters more than how people feel is how they behave. Despite the significant drop in consumer...

Annex Wealth Management Helps With: Dimensions Of Diversification

Annex Wealth Management Helps With: Dimensions Of Diversification

Annex Wealth Management Helps With: Dimensions Of DiversificationWATCH:LISTEN:Wealthyist Podcast | Private Equity - What Do We Need To Know? In this episode of "Wealthyist," Liam McKinney, Wealth Strategist at Annex Wealth Management, featuring Brian Jacobson, the...

Axiom | Vol 453

Axiom | Vol 453

April 2 Might Be Huge | WTMJ Webinar - Tariffs: How They Could Affect Portfolios | Navigating The Markets | Destination: Retirement. Are We There Yet? | Saving The Family Cottage | Estate Planning For Blended Families | Tariffs And My Portfolios, Spendthrift Trusts |...

Macro & Market Musings – 2/28/25

Macro & Market Musings – 2/28/25

Macro & Market Musings are weekly insights on Growth, Inflation, Policy and Looking Ahead from Annex Wealth Management’s Chief Economist, Brian Jacobsen. Brian, a frequent contributor on CNBC and Fox Business News, hosts regular updates on the economy and markets....

Macro & Market Musings – 2/21/25

Macro & Market Musings – 2/21/25

Macro & Market Musings are weekly insights on Growth, Inflation, Policy and Looking Ahead from Annex Wealth Management’s Chief Economist, Brian Jacobsen. Brian, a frequent contributor on CNBC and Fox Business News, hosts regular updates on the economy and markets....

Axiom | Vol 450

Axiom | Vol 450

CPI, PPI Hotter Than Expected | Tariffs & My Portfolio | Destination: Retirement - Are We There Yet? | What To Ask An Advisor | How Not To Ruin Your Kids With Money | Graphonomics 21!Week In ReviewCPI, PPI Hotter Than ExpectedCPI, PPI, and Retail Sales all...

Annex Wealth Management Helps With: Business Succession Planning

Annex Wealth Management Helps With: Business Succession Planning

Annex Wealth Management Helps With: Business Succession PlanningWATCH:LISTEN:Wealthyist Podcast | Selling Your Business In this episode of the "Wealthyist" podcast, Brandon Lehman and guest Brian Lamborne, a tax law expert, discuss the intricacies of business...

Axiom | Vol 447

Axiom | Vol 447

Trump's First Week Back, Is The Market In A Holding Pattern? | Selling A Business: Where To Start | Instant Insight: The Fed & The Markets | Business Sales & Transitions | Ask Annex: Bitcoin Vs. Old-Fashioned Equities | Trade Perspectives: Download...

Macro & Market Musings – 1/17/25

Macro & Market Musings – 1/17/25

Macro & Market Musings are weekly insights on Growth, Inflation, Policy and Looking Ahead from Annex Wealth Management’s Chief Economist, Brian Jacobsen. Brian, a frequent contributor on CNBC and Fox Business News, hosts regular updates on the economy and markets....

Axiom | Vol 445

Axiom | Vol 445

Fed Tries Not To Repeat The Past | What The Social Security Fairness Act Means For You | Life Happens: Is Your Family Prepared? | What Is Cash Flow Modeling? | Profits From Rental House - Where Should They Go? Week In ReviewFed Tries Not To Repeat The PastSaying...

Axiom | Vol 443

Axiom | Vol 443

Amid Comfortable Geopolitics, The US Remains The Oasis | As we approach 2025, we want to take a moment to reflect on our shared journey and look forward to the opportunities ahead. At Annex Wealth Management, our mission remains consistent – to support you and your...

Macro & Market Musings – 12/20/24

Macro & Market Musings – 12/20/24

Macro & Market Musings are weekly insights on Growth, Inflation, Policy and Looking Ahead from Annex Wealth Management’s Chief Economist, Brian Jacobsen. Brian, a frequent contributor on CNBC and Fox Business News, hosts regular updates on the economy and markets....

Macro & Market Musings – 12/6/24

Macro & Market Musings – 12/6/24

Macro & Market Musings are weekly insights on Growth, Inflation, Policy and Looking Ahead from Annex Wealth Management’s Chief Economist, Brian Jacobsen. Brian, a frequent contributor on CNBC and Fox Business News, hosts regular updates on the economy and markets....

Axiom | Vol 439

Axiom | Vol 439

Market Moving Indicators Upcoming | Webinar: The Trump Nominees: From The Anti-China Cabinet to the Kitchen Sink | Financial Planning In A Changing Tax World | Instant Insight: Jobs and the Economic Outlook | Graphonomics Volume 19: Available Now!Week In ReviewMarket...

Macro & Market Musings – 11/15/24

Macro & Market Musings – 11/15/24

Macro & Market Musings are weekly insights on Growth, Inflation, Policy and Looking Ahead from Annex Wealth Management’s Chief Economist, Brian Jacobsen. Brian, a frequent contributor on CNBC and Fox Business News, hosts regular updates on the economy and markets....

Macro & Market Musings – 11/8/24

Macro & Market Musings – 11/8/24

Macro & Market Musings are weekly insights on Growth, Inflation, Policy and Looking Ahead from Annex Wealth Management’s Chief Economist, Brian Jacobsen. Brian, a frequent contributor on CNBC and Fox Business News, hosts regular updates on the economy and markets....

Macro & Market Musings – 10/25/24

Macro & Market Musings – 10/25/24

Macro & Market Musings are weekly insights on Growth, Inflation, Policy and Looking Ahead from Annex Wealth Management's Chief Economist, Brian Jacobsen. Brian, a frequent contributor on CNBC and Fox Business News, hosts regular updates on the economy and markets....

Axiom | Vol 455

Axiom | Vol 455

They Might Get Transitory Right, This Time | Early 2025 Volatility | Diversification In Investing: A Key Strategy To Reduce Risk | Annuities | Warren Buffett Hoarding Cash | Distinguishing Between ETFs & Mutual Funds | Single In Retirement: Financial Planning...

Macro & Market Musings – 3/14/25

Macro & Market Musings – 3/14/25

Comments based on information available as of 7:30am CT on 3/14/2025 Growth: From Bump To Slump?  Consumer and business sentiment jumped higher after the election, but both have since slumped. There is little relationship between what consumers say they're feeling and...

Macro & Market Musings – 3/7/25

Macro & Market Musings – 3/7/25

Macro & Market Musings are weekly insights on Growth, Inflation, Policy and Looking Ahead from Annex Wealth Management’s Chief Economist, Brian Jacobsen. Brian, a frequent contributor on CNBC and Fox Business News, hosts regular updates on the economy and markets....

Axiom | Vol 452

Axiom | Vol 452

Getting Real About Tariffs | WTMJ Webinar - Tariffs: How They Could Affect Portfolios | Available Now: Graphonomics 22! | This Week: Single In Retirement: Financial Planning Strategies | My HSA Keeps Heading Down - Is It Still A Decent Place To Stash Cash Or Time For...

Axiom | Vol 451

Axiom | Vol 451

Broad Earnings Beat Expectations | Estate Planning For Blended Families | Annex Investment Team | Evaluating Risks & Rewards | Custodial IRAs | Top Things To Consider During The Estate Planning Process | Graphonomics 21! | Are you selling a business or know...

Macro & Market Musings – 2/7/25

Macro & Market Musings – 2/7/25

Macro & Market Musings are weekly insights on Growth, Inflation, Policy and Looking Ahead from Annex Wealth Management’s Chief Economist, Brian Jacobsen. Brian, a frequent contributor on CNBC and Fox Business News, hosts regular updates on the economy and markets....

Macro & Market Musings – 1/31/25

Macro & Market Musings – 1/31/25

Macro & Market Musings are weekly insights on Growth, Inflation, Policy and Looking Ahead from Annex Wealth Management’s Chief Economist, Brian Jacobsen. Brian, a frequent contributor on CNBC and Fox Business News, hosts regular updates on the economy and markets....

Macro & Market Musings – 1/24/25

Macro & Market Musings – 1/24/25

Macro & Market Musings are weekly insights on Growth, Inflation, Policy and Looking Ahead from Annex Wealth Management’s Chief Economist, Brian Jacobsen. Brian, a frequent contributor on CNBC and Fox Business News, hosts regular updates on the economy and markets....

Macro & Market Musings – 1/10/25

Macro & Market Musings – 1/10/25

Macro & Market Musings are weekly insights on Growth, Inflation, Policy and Looking Ahead from Annex Wealth Management’s Chief Economist, Brian Jacobsen. Brian, a frequent contributor on CNBC and Fox Business News, hosts regular updates on the economy and markets....

Axiom | Vol 444

Axiom | Vol 444

Impact of Debt Ceiling On Rates & The Dollar | Introducing Wealthyist, An Original Annex Wealth Management Podcast! | Roth Conversions: What You Need To Know | Graphonomics Volume 20: Available Now!  | This Week In EventsWeek In ReviewImpact of Debt Ceiling On...

Macro & Market Musings – 12/27/24

Macro & Market Musings – 12/27/24

Macro & Market Musings are weekly insights on Growth, Inflation, Policy and Looking Ahead from Annex Wealth Management’s Chief Economist, Brian Jacobsen. Brian, a frequent contributor on CNBC and Fox Business News, hosts regular updates on the economy and markets....

Axiom | Vol 441

Axiom | Vol 441

China Seeks Growth To Offset Tariffs | Safeguarding Your Wealth: Inflation Isn't Dead Yet | Instant Insight: The Fed & The Markets | Women & Wealth: Saving The Family Cottage | Warren Buffett's Estate Planning Philosophy | Graphonomics Volume 19 | Investing...

Axiom | Vol 440

Axiom | Vol 440

Retail Sales Good, But Target Misses Target | Instant Insight: Inflation Trends | The $763,000 Mistake | Graphonomics Volume 19: Available NOW! | Women & Wealth: Saving The Family CottageWeek In ReviewRetail Sales Good, But Target Misses TargetBlack Friday showed...

Axiom | Vol 438 – HOLIDAY

Axiom | Vol 438 – HOLIDAY

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Annex Wealth Management! Thank you for letting us be a part of your journey.Week In ReviewNVidia Brings Holiday CheerEarnings season is over - NVidia's big earnings show the growing presence of AI - including in John Deere's new...

Axiom | Vol 437

Axiom | Vol 437

The Trump Bump | Introducing Macro & Market Musings | Meet HENRY: High Earner, Not Rich Yet | Graphonomics Vol 18: Available NOW! | Dividing Investments | Life Insurance As A Retirement Strategy | Brookfield: Women & WealthWeek In ReviewThe Trump BumpOctober...

Macro & Market Musings – 11/1/24

Macro & Market Musings – 11/1/24

Macro & Market Musings are weekly insights on Growth, Inflation, Policy and Looking Ahead from Annex Wealth Management’s Chief Economist, Brian Jacobsen. Brian, a frequent contributor on CNBC and Fox Business News, hosts regular updates on the economy and markets....

Axiom | Vol 434

Axiom | Vol 434

Fed Cuts Rates. Interest Rates Rise? | Choosing A President: Potential Impacts On Your Financial Plan | Rolling Over A 401k After Layoff | Selling Investments To Replenish Emergency Fund | Lake Country Join Us For - Destination Retirement: Are We There Yet? | Rich Vs....

Axiom | Vol 454

Axiom | Vol 454

The US Political Divide & Consumer Sentiment | Planning For & Understanding The Value Of Passion Assets | Women & Wealth - An Evening Of Passion Assets & Wine Tasting | How Do I Avoid Bumpy Market During Retirement? | Tariffs: How They Could Affect...

Dave Spano Named To 3 Powerful Lists

Dave Spano Named To 3 Powerful Lists

Annex Wealth Management is proud to announce that Chief Executive Officer, Dave Spano, has recently been honored by being simultaneously named to 3 influential lists. Wisconsin 275 | BizTimes "Wisconsin 275 highlights the 275 most influential executives in different...

Annex Wealth Management Helps With: Inheritance Planning

Annex Wealth Management Helps With: Inheritance Planning

Annex Wealth Management Helps With: Inheritance PlanningWATCH:LISTEN:Wealthyist Podcast | E7 - Selling Your Business In this episode of "The Wealthiest" podcast, Brandon Lehman and guest Brian Lamborne, a tax law expert, discuss the intricacies of business succession...

Macro & Market Musings – 2/14/25

Macro & Market Musings – 2/14/25

Macro & Market Musings are weekly insights on Growth, Inflation, Policy and Looking Ahead from Annex Wealth Management’s Chief Economist, Brian Jacobsen. Brian, a frequent contributor on CNBC and Fox Business News, hosts regular updates on the economy and markets....

Axiom | Vol 449

Axiom | Vol 449

Did Tariffs Cause The Great Depression? | Finfluencers: Can You Trust Their Advice? | Wealth Prompt: Business Transitions  This Week In Events | Download Graphonomics 21!Week In ReviewDid Tariffs Cause The Great Depression?President Trump has suspended tariffs for...

Axiom | Vol 448

Axiom | Vol 448

Chinese AI Announcement Rocks Markets | New Chapter, Same Story. Download Graphonomics 21 | Upcoming Workshop: Financial Planning In A Changing Tax World | Short-Term Vs. Long-Term Investments | Getting Grandchildren Investing | 7 Retirement Questions You Should...

Axiom | Vol 446

Axiom | Vol 446

Positive CPI Changes Markets | WTMJ Webinar: Selling A Business - Where To Start | How To Protect Your Business With Key Person Insurance | Ask Annex: What Should I Do With My Year-End Bonus? | Distribution Planning In RetirementWeek In ReviewPositive CPI Changes...

Macro & Market Musings – 1/3/25

Macro & Market Musings – 1/3/25

Macro & Market Musings are weekly insights on Growth, Inflation, Policy and Looking Ahead from Annex Wealth Management’s Chief Economist, Brian Jacobsen. Brian, a frequent contributor on CNBC and Fox Business News, hosts regular updates on the economy and markets....

Axiom Vol 442 – Merry Christmas!

Axiom Vol 442 – Merry Christmas!

Wishing you a JOYFUL SEASON! Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays from all of us at Annex Wealth Management.Week In ReviewThe Fed Said It Wouldn’t Guess: Is it?Markets dropped after the Fed dropped interest rates 25 basis points. The decision was expected, but some...

Macro & Market Musings – 12/13/24

Macro & Market Musings – 12/13/24

Macro & Market Musings are weekly insights on Growth, Inflation, Policy and Looking Ahead from Annex Wealth Management’s Chief Economist, Brian Jacobsen. Brian, a frequent contributor on CNBC and Fox Business News, hosts regular updates on the economy and markets....

Macro & Market Musings – 11/29/24

Macro & Market Musings – 11/29/24

Macro & Market Musings are weekly insights on Growth, Inflation, Policy and Looking Ahead from Annex Wealth Management’s Chief Economist, Brian Jacobsen. Brian, a frequent contributor on CNBC and Fox Business News, hosts regular updates on the economy and markets....

Macro & Market Musings – 11/22/24

Macro & Market Musings – 11/22/24

Macro & Market Musings are weekly insights on Growth, Inflation, Policy and Looking Ahead from Annex Wealth Management’s Chief Economist, Brian Jacobsen. Brian, a frequent contributor on CNBC and Fox Business News, hosts regular updates on the economy and markets....

Axiom | Vol 436

Axiom | Vol 436

Money Talk: Election Edition | Tuesday - Politics, Planning, & Portfolios: An Election Impact Review | Graphonomics Volume 18: Available NOW! | Instant Insight: Election Results | Are Roth 401ks The Only Way To Go? | Single Cash Positions | Choosing A President:...

Axiom | Vol 435

Axiom | Vol 435

The Misery Index And Votes | Wednesday - Instant Insight: Election Results | Growth: Where's The Beef? Inflation: Under Pressure? Policy: Complicity. | Moving Into A Higher Tax Bracket | Alternative Investments | Choosing A President: Potential Impacts On Your...