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Week In Review

The end of the government shutdown means new data, a (possibly) less messy travel season – but what impact did it have on people with plans and the economy? Annex Wealth Management’s Brian Jacobsen and Mark Beck discuss.

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Hear Dave Spano on “Point Taken”

Each Monday morning, Annex CEO Dave Spano joins 620 WTMJ’s Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey on “Point Taken” to discuss the markets and recent trends.

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This Week In Events

Year End Tax Planning | WEBINAR | November 18

Join the Annex Team and WTMJ’s Steve Scaffidi Learn the importance of year-end tax planning and how it could reduce your lifetime income tax bill, how The One Big Beautiful Bill Act’s retroactive tax changes affect your tax and retirement planning for this year, and what to do right now during the month of November, the “sweet spot” for year-end tax planning.

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Single in Retirement: Financial Planning Strategies | WOMEN & WEALTH | November 20

About 28% of Americans age 65 and older age as single people with no spouse or children to care for them when they need assistance. There are unique financial challenges for those who age alone, from estate planning considerations to managing finances, from choosing where to live to understanding it takes more than money to enjoy a successful retirement. This workshop helps identify resources and best practices around managing your healthcare, housing, finances and creating a support network. Join us at our Brookfield Headquarters for this month’s Women & Wealth presentation!

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“Fears of a Fed pause in December replaced fears of a prolonged government shutdown. There’s always something to worry about, and that’s one reason there’s something called the equity risk premium.”

Read more from Dr. Brian Jacobsen in the most recent edition of “Macro & Market Musings!”

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Strategies for Business Owners Eyeing an Exit – with TKO Miller’s Nick Kozik

Listen To Wealthyist! The podcast that discusses the lifestyles, choices, and strategies of the wealthy.

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Roth Conversions In Your 80s

When you think about retirement, most of us picture relaxation and security — not complicated tax decisions. But even in your 80s, financial planning doesn’t stop. In this segment, we’re talking about a real-life story from the Wall Street Journal about a couple facing that exact challenge. Eric Strom, CFP®, EA, Director of Financial Planning at Annex discusses.

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Optimizing Through Change. 2025 Year-End Tax Planning.

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The 2026 Annex Asset Almanac

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Axiom | Vol 501

Axiom | Vol 501

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Axiom | Vol 500

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