Annex Wealth Management

The Difference with Dan O'Donnell & Dave Spano

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Radio and TV Personality Dan O'Donnell and Annex Wealth Management CEO Dave Spano discuss current events at the intersection of wealth and policy.

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Annex Wealth Management

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Latest episode

Aug 18, 2025

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Episodes

$32 trillion and no one wants to talk about it 17.04.2023

On the eve of a potential settlement of the Fox/Dominion lawsuit, Dan and Dave talk about the Fed, the Economy, and what might happen with the debt limit. 

Arraignment Eve 03.04.2023

As the Trump motorcade heads to the airport, Dan and Dave discuss the ramifications and potential angles involved in this historic event. With the debt ceiling approaching---is it time to bring the word ‘austerity’ to the discussion? 

The arsonist is also the fire department 20.03.2023

The banking system is in a tough patch. Dave Spano said the Fed was going to break SOMETHING. This is it. 

The Fed broke something 13.03.2023

How did odds of a 50 basis point hike go from 80% on Wednesday to 0% today? 

The stunning stat about ChatGPT's growth 06.03.2023

ChatGPT stories are everywhere . Dan and Dave discuss the potential along with some pitfalls. Dave floats an interesting conspiracy theory about COVID .

AI is having a time. When should we welcome our robot overlords? 27.02.2023

More on the developing story of China potentially aiding Russia with weapons and the subsequent impact of the US-China trade relationship. Dave and Don discus potential storylines of the next presidential election. AI is a HOT topic. How will it impact certain industries and affect productivity. 

Russia, Ukraine, China, Taiwan. What to do about incident risk. 20.02.2023

It is difficult to manage money to what's called 'incident risk'. But is the answer to become less risky? Dave Spano and Dan O'Donnell discuss a series of geopolitical risks that have potential to stir the waters. 

Super Bowl, Rhianna, and why China is still important. 13.02.2023

Dan and Dave chat about Rhianna's Super Bowl show, a couple of interesting commercials within the broadcast, and why China still matters despite sending balloons over North America.

Is the 'possible' recession being pushed too far down the tracks? 06.02.2023

Was Friday's stellar jobs report good---or not so good? Depends on who you ask. Plus, Dave hauls out a quote from The Godfather regarding news from the economy.

$30 trillion in debt. And no concern on either side of the aisle. 30.01.2023

A huge couple weeks of earnings---our old nemesis 'interest rates--and a stare down over the debt limit. Dave and Dan have a lot to talk about this week. 

Tech Hands Out Pink Slips - Who's Next? 23.01.2023

Google announced that they were laying off 12,000 employees, another sign that a slowdown is imminent. Will layoffs of that magnitude make it to the Midwest? Dan O'Donnell and Annex Wealth Management's Dave Spano discuss.

Some thoughts on Davos and ChatGPT 17.01.2023

The World Economic Forum is underway at Davos. Dan and Dave have some thoughts. Then, they REALLY get going on AI technology like ChatGPT and the potential it could create in certain industries.

Things are coming back down to Earth 09.01.2023

On the brink of earnings season, are we about to see lower P/Es on actual multiples of 'real' earnings?

"They're going to break something".... 03.01.2023

Buckle up. 2023 is going to be an interesting year. The odds of a soft landing are dropping, what might the Fed do if an actual recession is declared?

The Fed is getting a lump of coal in its stocking. 19.12.2022

"No question. We're headed for a slowdown" says Dave Spano. In this week's episode, he and Dan O'Donnell review the actions of the Fed and how they have set up current market conditions---including a possible recession in 2023.

"...bearish indicators are flashing" 12.12.2022

Janet Yellen's appearance on 60 Minutes signaled something quite different than what she used to say about inflation. Dave and Dan discuss. Will 2023 see a true recession? And could trying times in the market spill over into 2024?

Two themes: Energy and the Fed. 05.12.2022

Set the supply chain and Russia aside. The Fed misjudged the situation and is now working feverishly to avoid a recession.

Disney Shuffles The Deck + A Quick Visit To The Wreckage Of FTX 21.11.2022

Dave Spano and Dan O'Donnell chat about Bob Iger's return to Disney, the prospects of a soft landing, and why the blockchain continues to have promise even in light of the FTX debacle.

About Last Week's Episode? Never Mind. 14.11.2022

Dave and Dan weren't the only ones fooled by the polls last week. Moving on, what's next for the economy while dealing with divided government? Plus, Dan reports a Fyre Festival vibe from the FTX meltdown.

One Day and Counting. What Might We See? 07.11.2022

A day prior to the midterm election, Dan O’Donnell and Dave Spano survey the landscape, the potential ramifications, and what to watch for downstream in the markets.

Pre-election 2022: What Would A Red Wave Mean? 31.10.2022

Political expert Dan O’Donnell offers his thoughts on the possible outcome for next week’s election - but what could those changes mean for the markets and the predicted looming recession?

Will The Fed Make Policy Mistake #3? 24.10.2022

As the Fed works to stomp out inflation, could it commit another policy error in raising rates too much, too fast? What factors could change how investors think about the economy and buying opportunities today?

Forecasts See A Financial Storm Coming. What Now? 18.10.2022

Dan O'Donnell shares that forecasters now indicate there is an 100% likelihood of a recession in 2023. How big of a financial storm will it be, and how long will it last? Annex Wealth Management's Dave Spano and Dan O'Donnell discuss.

O'Donnell Predicts A Future Nobel Prizewinner 12.10.2022

Using current criteria, Dan predicts who will win the Nobel Prize in the future, as he and Dave discuss our current economic climate - and where it might head. Are there positions that make sense in this current environment?

Markets Fall For A Third Straight Quarter. What Do We Do? 04.10.2022

For the first time in history, the S&P 500 and the Barclay's Aggregate Bond Index both fell for three consecutive quarters. What should investors (and voters) do now, and will the elections change the current financial situation?

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