The big question for 2025 will be whether inflation continues to slow or if it reaccelerates. Dave Spano and Brian Jacobsen present our Week-in-Review. We'll also cover distribution planning, lifestyle creep, and what's changing for saving and investing in 2025. 

Dave Spano and Brian Jacobsen review 2024 and look ahead to 2025. 

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 their status? 

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 your view of a 401k plan. 

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 good fit with Annex.  

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. 

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. 

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 type of planning is needed? Branch Director Robert Chastain takes a look at this hot topic.