Money Talk: The Annex Wealth Management Show - Milwaukee

A look back with eyes fixed firmly on 2023. Dave and Derek recap the year and look ahead at what is shaping up to be a challenging year. Keith Butler reviews mistakes we make in financial and retirement planning each decade of our lives--and how to prevent them. Ask Annex tackles another TikTok financial planning question. If you're planning on 'aging in place' in your family home, what should you consider?

Interesting week. CPI, the Fed, and a pair of VERY rough days headline our Week-in-Review. The 4% rule.....handy back-of-the-envelope calculation or too simple to be of use? We'll review. We'll head to the mailbag for Ask Annex. What are the mistakes made by millionaires? There are more than a few and we'll go through them.

Hot inflation data hot, oil making moves, and the market reaction. Dave Spano and Derek Felske with the Week-in-Review dig in with more detail. Employees are seeking more education from employers and retirement planning--how can that be accomplished? Tom Parks has some thoughts. We're also peeking behind the curtain at the Annex Wealth Management Investment Committee. Who are they and what do they do on behalf of Annex clients?

Friday’s jobs report caused a stir on Friday. That, and comments from Jerome Powell made for an interesting week. Dave Spano and Jason Cooper offer analysis and comment on the Annex Wealth Management Week-in-Review. How do emotional biases affect our attitude toward investment and retirement planning? Deanne Phillips investigates. There are 5 questions to ask when it comes to determining a good fit between you and your investment team—Mark Beck digs deeper.

Dave Spano and Derek Felske review Thanksgiving Week markets during our week in review. When constructing an estate plan, are you allowing for pet care in your absence? For some people, this is an important consideration—and so are passion assets. We’ll discuss both on this week’s show.

Nothing like a little ‘Fedspeak’ to rattle the midweek markets. How’d things turn out? Dave Spano and Derek Felske will review. On this week’s show, we want you to ‘Hear the Difference’---so we’ll share a client story. We weren’t Tom’s first choice---but when his initial choice wasn’t cutting it, he made the move. Annex Wealth Management works with companies to build solid benefit programs---but what types of businesses do we work with? Find out with Tom Parks. When it comes to successful retirement, it’s more than just grabbing the gold watch and enjoying every day as a Saturday. Deanne Phillips will review 3 important components to a great retirement.

A ‘cooler’ CPI reading on Thursday painted the screen green. Are we out of the woods? Dave Spano and Jason Cooper review the current landscape. The 2022 Tax Reference Guide is out—learn more about this valuable tool. Ask Annex hits the mailbag---including a question about financial advice from TikTok. If your investment world includes Stock Options, NUA, high level tax planning and deferred compensation—Annex Executive might be for you. Find out more on this week’s show.

What impact did Wednesday’s Fed decision have on the week? Dave Spano and Derek Felske cover it during our week-in-review. Do couples without children have different financial and retirement planning tactics? Yes, and Deanne Phillips will cover that. Ask Annex tackles Roth conversions vs. Roth contributions---and Jill Martin, our Estate Planning Attorney will cover what you should consider from a planning standpoint if you remarry.

Was this week’s GDP a head-fake, or a legitimate sign of improving conditions? Dave Spano and Derek Felske discuss as part of our week-in-review that covers a big week of earnings reports. HEAR the Difference this week with a story from some Annex clients. Ask Annex covers a number of topics--including a word of caution from a listener. Grey Divorce is on the rise, Deanne Phillips digs in. All that and more on this week’s show.

Dave Spano and Derek Felske review the week as major averages were mostly higher. In a time of early retirement, un-retirement, and putting OFF retirement---this might be a great time to attend Destination Retirement, Are We There Yet; Deanne Phillips joins us for a preview. Ask Annex covers a couple questions about adjustable-rate mortgages—along with stocks with high P/E’s, and the best way to dollar-cost-average.