The Weiss Investor

In our latest episode of the Weiss Investor, Kenny speaks with Catherine Faddis, President and CEO of Grace Capital in Boston, which manages over $200 million, as well as a CNBC and Bloomberg contributor. Catherine has lived an extraordinary life: The child of a General and diplomat in the Ghana Army, she spent much of her childhood at a Catholic boarding school in Pakistan before coming to the United States as part of an embassy mission. But when a coup took out the nation's leadership, her family found themselves without their wealth or a home to go back to And that's just the beginning of her journey. Learn about how her life experiences helped her become the wildly successful asset manager that she is today as well as her current thoughts on the global economy, inflation, interest rates, supply chains, Coinbase, cashflow, Modern Monetary Theory, cooking, beekeeping and more!  Check us out at WeissRatings.com. 

In today's episode, Kenny is joined by Michael Farr, the longest-serving paid contributor in CNBC history and CEO of Farr Miller Washington, a goliath recently acquired by HighTower that oversees over $2 billion in AUM.  Michael worked as an English teacher at a New England prep school before landing a two year internship at Morgan Stanley, where he learned the key to success was in his people skills. Kenny and Michael catch up, tell some very funny stories before diving into the global trade war with China and Russia, the Olympics, and The Fed. This one's a very entertaining and insightful conversation between two long time experts and friends that you won't want to miss!  More at WeissRatings.com

“You don't want to be the last guy turning off the lights in here.” So Brian Schaeffer was told when he pulled off one of the luckiest exits in history, selling Van der Moolen Capital to Lehman Brothers 6 months before it's collapse in 2008. A serial entrepreneur and private equity specialist who has always tried to stay away from the massive banks, Brian has pulled off some truly impressive deals, Kenny and Brian talk about the many companies that have brought him great success. including InvestX, World Trade Securities, and Clearpool. They also dive into SPVs, GPLPs, Peter Thiel's Zero to One, some of his favorite billion dollar plus private companies, the rise of algorithmic trading, and so much more! Check us out at WeissRatings.com

Kenny talks life, success, and very big money with Rob Luna, educator, adviser, and strategist to entrepreneurs, CEOs, athletes, and others with typically $10 million+ in assets. Growing up extremely poor in inner-city Los Angeles, Rob worked two jobs to put himself through school. One day, he found an ad for a Waterhouse stockbroker trainee program in the newspaper and everything changed. You know a guest is going to be interesting when building and selling a billion dollar business is just the beginning! Learn more about us at WeissRatings.com.  

In today's episode, Kenny catches up with Lou Basenese, the founder of Disruptive Tech Research and Trend Trader Daily. An independent analyst and investor currently based out of Nashville, Lou cut his teeth at Morgan Stanley before going solo and moving south, finding great success spotting trends from  both the tech giants and startups with massive growth potential. Zoom, Peloton, the Metaverse, augmented reality, biotech, robotics, digital currencies and the blockchain are all discussed. Interested in learning more? Check us out at WeissRatings.com!  

Kenny catches up with legendary Chicago trader and restauranteur Jimmy Iuorio, who you've definitely seen on CNBC and Fox Business! The energetic duo discuss the life lessons of their careers, including wild stories from the greatest bull market this country has ever known: A time of high interest rates, massive egos, and even broken ribs! Plus: Building business in changing times, owning a restaurant during the pandemic, being married to accomplished women and raising daughters, Kenny's 9/11 story, market corrections, and more. You won't want to miss this wildly engaging, entertaining, and informative conversation! Check us out at WeissRatings.com    

Calling Kenny in from Sydney, Australia, data expert Mark Monfort is here to DeFi your expectations on the future of business! As decentralized finance continues to revolutionize the global economy at lightning speed, it's never been more important to understand how data and money intersect.  What's a DAO?  What's Discord? How does this all benefit those without access to traditional banking? What other industries will these revolutionary new blockchain technologies change? And where do you fit into these new communities? It's so much more than just Crypto, so don't get overwhelmed. Learn and seek opportunity! Check us out at WeissRatings.com. 

Kenny hangs out with Chris Markowski, founder of Markowski Investments and the host of the Watchdog on Wall Street radio show and podcast, which he has been hosting for over 20 years. You've seen him on CNN, Fox Business, CNBC, and countless other outlets. The two chat about changes on Wall Street, the DotCom Bubble, overvalued stocks, and the Greater Fool theory, Y2K, the repeal of the Glass Steagall act and the 2008 Crash. Plus: the work involved in building a client's portfolio, how to protect retail investors from getting ripped off, and more! Check us out at WeissRatings.com

Happy New Year! Kenny rings in 2022 with Weiss' Crypto Yielding expert Marko Grujic. A journalist and online poker player from Serbia, Marko was an early student of the blockchain before it hit the mainstream. Then the Bull Run of 2017 hit, and everything changed. What started off as a hobby became a professional calling and passion in decentralized finance and yield farming. From wallets to exchanges to stable coins vs. meme coines, no stone goes left unturned. Learn more about his unconventional journey to success and how you can benefit from his knowledge! Learn more at WeissRatings.com!

We're doing something different this week! Today, Kenny speaks with Field Point's Cameron Dawson and Goldman Sachs' Julia Ferguson, two young and very accomplished financial powerhouses, to share their stories and discuss the growing and changing roles of women in the markets. This is a subject near and dear to Kenny's heart, as his wife was a trailblazer who smashed the NYSE's glass ceiling in the 80s and his daughter also works in the sector. You won't want to miss this exciting and important conversation! Check out more at WeissRatings.com

What a treat we have for you today! On today's episode of The Weiss Investor, Kenny hangs out with Malcolm Ethridge, an EVP at CIC Wealth, financial advisor and host of the Tech Money Podcast based in the Washington, D.C., area. You've seen him on CNBC and Cheddar, and today Malcolm dives into how he got started using his knowledge of TIAA-CREF right out of college to help professors and academics plan their retirement. After spending time at Merrill Lynch and Wells Fargo, he came to prefer independent firms and makes his case for working with them, as well as the case for why podcasting is such an important part of the business. Finally, they close out by digging into NUAs and QSBS, Peter Thiel, Elon Musk's tweets, the latest with Jay Powell and the Fed, and preparing for turbulence. The advice they offer young people entering the industry is invaluable! Check us out at WeissRatings.com.

You've seen him on FOX Business, CNBC, Bloomberg, and more! Now, market visionary Keith Fitz-Gerald joins us on the Weiss Investor! In today's episode, Keith shares with Kenny how mowing lawns and making martinis for his savvy Mimi led him to a great success in financial services. An avid motorcyclist, fitness buff, and world traveler, Keith believes that seeing the world is key to understanding the markets. The two talk the importance of building sustainable, generational wealth through emotional detachment, rationality, and playing to win. Plus: Inflation, crypto, portfolio diversification, the Fed, keeping clients happy, and more.

In today's episode, Kenny catches up with Adam Johnson. You may recognize him from his days on Bloomberg TV. Today, he's the founder and head of Bullseye Brief, a subscription and advisory service. While he has many years of experience as a journalist, his real passion is in picking American stocks (which he happily shares with us!) The two have different perspectives on the state of the economy: Kenny thinks things might get a little ugly next year and Adam disagrees. The two debate and discuss inflation, government spending, and the latest happenings at the Fed and as well as their time on TV and radio. After this lively and exciting conversation, check us out at WeissRatings.com!

Sue Herera returns to The Weiss Investor in a jam-packed episode! Kenny and Sue dive headfirst into inflation, the Delta Variant, the supply chain and the price of food and gas. Plus, the two discuss Powell and the Fed's tough tapering spot, the difficulty of networking in the virtual space vs. in-person conferences, interest rates, raising kids, Christmas sales, and much more. Kenny and Sue also catch up on her new role at CNBC and her corporate board work involving women in business. Click here to listen to this episode now, and check us out at WeissRatings.com.

In today's episode of The Weiss Investor, Kenny catches up with Bob McCooey, a former brother-in-arms on the NYSE floor who now heads NASDAQ Asia Pacific. The two dive into life as "two-dollar brokers," independent traders at the smaller family-owned firms who took on the big banks to protect their clients' investments. Their discussion ranges from specialist units to the first generation of computer terminals to the nitty-gritty of buying and leasing one of the 1,366 available seats. No details are spared from these legends of financial history! Plus: Kenny talks about how his wife helped shatter the glass ceiling as one of the first women in trading. Learn more at WeissRatings.com

A new intersection of art and commerce is taking the internet by storm. In today's episode of The Weiss Investor, Kenny chats with crypto expert Joel Kruger in Israel to talk all things NFT! What's a non-fungible token? Why is it taking the crypto-world by storm? What are these furry cartoons and Cryptopunks and why are they are worth so much money? What's OpenSea? The two also dive into the core concepts of Bitcoin and Ethereum, the White Paper, volatility and emerging assets and so much more! Check out more at WeissRatings.com

Kenny and Jay Woods, NYSE Market Maker turned Chief Market Strategist at DriveWealth, take you on a journey through the Wall Street of the 80s, 90s, and early 00s: A time before decentralization and automation ran the global economy. What was it like being on the floor with 5500 Type A Personalities? From the birth of the Bull Market in 1982, the chaotic crash of 1987, Y2K, and 9/11. This was an era when your word was your bond. The two also offer advice for new investors as our society confronts a newfound demand for financial literacy and education. And what do the two miss the most about the good old days? The people!

In today's episode of The Weiss Investor, Kenny chats with Stephen, a semi-anonymous young tech worker and equity trader who quit his job to launch Congresstrading.com, a service which pores through highly confusing public records to reveal investments being made by our elected officials. The two discuss insider trading rules and restrictions, the ethics of disclosure, recent resignations at the Fed, cryptocurrency regulation, and some of the more interesting stocks being picked by our public servants. Follow Stephen on Twitter at @CongressTrading,

This week on The Weiss Investor, Kenny chats with his dear friend Morgan Brennan, co-anchor of CNBC's Squawk on the Street. Finally back in person on the New York Stock Exchange, Morgan tells her extraordinary story of how she went from singing in a pop group to joining the world of finance. The two friends catch up and chat about the challenges the next generation of investors face today, including automated global markets, income inequality, and the “casino mindset.” Follow Morgan on Twitter at @MorganLBrennan

Mike Larson returns! The editor of the Safe Money Report and Weekend Windfalls joins Kenny for a broad look at where the global markets are headed as we enter the final months of 2021. What's next for the Fed after the Jackson Hole summit? Will Powell still be leading the Fed next year? What's going on in the European markets? Will energy, food, and housing prices keep inflating? How will the market handle a generation of investors that have never experienced interest rates? All these questions are answered along with so much more! Plus: Premium Subscribers to Mike's newsletters receive 11 minutes of exclusive investment content. Subscribe to Mike's newsletters at WeissRatings.com

In today's episode, Kenny catches up with RFD-TV's Scott "The Cow Guy" Shellady. A commodities expert famous for his distinctive black and white suit, Scott tells the story of following his father's footsteps from America's heartland to the Chicago Board of Trade, then to the London Stock Exchange and finally Nashville. They discuss the importance of being relatable to a TV audience, the role farmers play in keeping the global economy afloat, and how the markets always evolve.

On this week's episode of The Weiss Investor, Kenny chats with Zaid Admani, a civil engineer turned money influencer with over 9 million likes on TikTok (@admani_explains.) The two discuss the various platforms used in financial content creation, which range from YouTube to Substack to Instagram. They also discuss short term plays vs. long term aspirations, returning to the office after COVID, and the i mportance of how young investors can learn by screwing up.

The Indiana Jones of Natural Resources returns! This week on The Weiss Investor, Kenny meets in-studio with Weiss Editor Sean Brodrick for a broad conversation on all things commodities. The two first dive into lithium, copper, nickel, and cobalt before exploring the electric vehicle market, Afghanistan, China, rare earth metals, cybersecurity, nuclear power, oil, gold, crypto, and so much more! AS A PREMIUM EXCLUSIVE FOR SEAN'S SUBSCRIBERS: Sean shares a few tips on the "Fab Four" taking the marijuana industry by storm! Sign up to his newsletters at WeissRatings.com

PART TWO OF A TWO PART SPECIAL: In Part 2 of Kenny's interview with Wall Street Bets' Jaime Rogozinski, Jaime explains the mindset of the typical user, who are in it to flip it. Without the social safety net of previous generations, Millennial and Gen Z day "thumb traders" seem much more open to taking big risks for short term gains. He also defends the board's past relationship with convicted fraudster Martin Shkreli and dives deeper into Gamestop mania, which took a $17 a share company that had been crushed over the years "to the moon!"

Boomers and millennial experts unite! On today's jam-packed episode, Kenny and Ally Invest's Senior Investment Strategist Callie Cox quest to find a signal through the noise as the Federal Reserve convenes at Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Amidst the confusion and chaos over tapering, market corrections, cryptocurrencies, housing prices, a generation gap, and the Delta Variant, what's the best way for a long-term investor play it cool? And how do you discuss your financial plans with your spouse/partner? You won't want to miss this one! Follow Callie (and her new pug!) on Twitter @CallieABost.

PART ONE OF A TWO PART SPECIAL: Kenny chats with Jaime Rogozinski, the founder of the infamous WallStreetBets. Jaime chronicles his journey as a serial entrepreneur and how his fascination with technology, community, and finance culminated in the creation of a message board which has revolutionized trading through memes and viral content. The two discuss how Reddit works, why so many millennials look at the markets like a casino, debate Wall Street's role in the 2008 crash, why he left the board, and much more. Follow Jaime on Twitter @WallStreetBets  

In today's episode, Kenny joins Tony Sagami, editor of the Weiss Ultimate Portfolio and the Disruptors & Dominators newsletters, to discuss how his life's journey helped him become the successful investor he is today. Born in post-World War II Japan, Tony and his mother were abandoned by his American GI father when they came to the United States. Raised by his Japanese-American stepfather on a radish and onion farm, who had been imprisoned in the internment camps, Tony learned how hard work, education, and forward thinking could lead him to great success in the tech investment sphere. For Premium Subscribers: Tony shares a few tips on stocks he sees great potential in. Subscribe to Tony's newsletters at WeissRatings.com

On today's episode, Kenny speaks with Randall Crowder. He's a West Point graduate, Army captain, venture capitalist, and the COO of Phunware, a NASDAQ listed tech company based out of Austin, Texas. Learn how Randall used his experiences developing algorithms to detect explosives in Afghanistan and Iraq and translated them into a successful career as an entrepreneur. And then, the debate continues: Are our phones spying on us? How much do algorithms know about who we are and what makes us tick?

On today's episode, Kenny speaks with David Silverman, CEO of Crosslead, on how his journey as a Navy SEAL led him to the world of consulting. They discuss how 9/11 changed the trajectory of both of their lives, the mental fortitude required to succeed in the toughest branch of the military, and how the leadership skills he learned fighting overseas prepared him for the world of business. Kenny and David are both involved with the Headstrong Project, a non-profit that helps veterans seek help for PTSD at no cost. For dinner: Mostaccioli Rigati with Arugula and Cannellini Beans!

Join Kenny today as he catches up with fellow CNBC contributor Jon Fortt. As the co-anchor of Tech Check and a debater on Squawk Box, he is an expert on the intersection of media, finance and technology. He is also the CEO of Fortt Media and the creator of "The Black Experience In America." The two talk about journalism, Big Tech, crypto, free speech, and the joy of playing devil's advocate. And get ready for dinner, because Kenny's Lemon Basil Swordfish is as delicious as it gets!

It's the crossover event of the century! Kenny teams up with fellow wealth management extraordinaire Joe Saul-Sehy, the host of the smash hit podcast STACKING BENJAMINS and the author of the upcoming book STACKED, for a fun and personal episode that dives into the highs and lows of managing money, both for others and themselves. Learn how Joe pulled himself out of credit card debt in college and started a new path for himself at the age of 40. Listen to tales of Kenny making it through the worst of the 2008 Wall Street crash. Find out why a good financial advisor is like a therapist and so much more! For dinner: Saffron Lasagna? You better believe it!

In today's episode, Kenny speaks with Dan Mahaffee, an expert on the intersection of business, policy, and technology at the Center for the Study of the Presidency and Congress. With a keen eye on national security and investing, Dan and Kenny break down how the news of today affects the markets of tomorrow. They cover the colonial pipeline hack, the rise of China and Russia, the dangers of modern surveillance culture, and the future of digital currencies. Dan also explains his work with the Dr. Scholl Foundation and the pressures and joys of running a family-operated nonprofit. For dinner: A scrumptious chicken fricassee!

Join Kenny for a fascinating conversation with Weiss Crypto expert Juan Villaverde, calling in from Spain. The two discuss his journey from software cracking as a child in Uruguay to learning about finance and becoming a renowned expert in the blockchain. They chat about what crypto offers people in countries without access to traditional financial services, Bitcoin versus Ethereum, Cathy Wood's latest big move, the recent big swings in the market, and so much more! Plus: Which of the hundreds of coins out there can you trust? For dinner: A delicious Spanish seafood paella!

Kenny chats with Weiss Senior Analyst Mike Larson, editor of Safe Money Report and the Weekend Windfalls newsletters. The big question: What makes an investment safe? They dish on the new wave of young daytraders on social media, the risks and rewards of the long game vs risky short term bets, how to make the most of the Biden stimulus package, and the Coinbase IPO. And after that, Kenny will teach you how to make a simple yet delightful Chicken Parts with Tomatoes recipe!

If you've ever watched CNBC or picked up a copy of the Wall Street Journal, then you've very likely already met Art Hogan, Managing Director and Chief Market Strategist for National Securities. Art joins Kenny today for a jam-packed chat about the Federal Reserve, tapering, infrastructure, debt, bonds, inflation, consumer spending, interest rates, wealth taxes, the housing market, energy prices, investing in tech innovators and the maturing of the crypto market, and the future of work, offices, and cities after a year of working from home. And for dinner? Mouthwatering Pork Cutlets with Caprese!  You won't want to miss this one. Find Art: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arthogan @ArthurHoganIII on Twitter

On this week's episode of The Weiss Investor, Kenny speaks with Sue Herera, a pioneer of financial journalism and a dear friend. At the age of 21, she became the youngest reporter at Financial News Network, the first cable network dedicated to covering global markets. When it was later purchased and absorbed by NBC, she became one of the founding members and first anchors at CNBC, where she still contributes to this day. Join us as she reflects on her remarkable 40-year career chronicling the origins of televised financial news, the birth of the greatest bull markets ever, the crash of ‘87, the dot com boom and bust, 9/11, the great financial crisis, and so much more! Then, by her request, Kenny will teach you how to make Pan Seared Pork Chops with Caramelized Peaches. Enjoy!

This week, Kenny speaks to Chris Coney, founder of The Cryptoversity (https://cryptoversity.com/) and an expert on blockchain and decentralized finance. The two cover the origins of Bitcoin, the philosophy behind DeFi and what it mean for our banking system, the recent market correction, the environmental impact of the blockchain, Coinbase, and so much more. And after Chris shares three of his favorite cryptos on the exchange, Kenny's going to help you make a Pan Seared Pounded Veal Chop that'll make you the star of any dinner party!

In our inaugural episode, host Kenny Polcari speaks to Dr. Martin Weiss on his 50 year journey in the financial sector. From the S&L Crisis of 1978 to the Crypto Boom, Martin has seen it all. Learning from his father who predicted the Wall Street Crash of 1929, Weiss refuses money from the banks it rates in order to offer unbiased research that suits the needs of his clients. What's changed in the last 50 years? What's stayed the same? And how can you, the investor, navigate the markets as they enter uncharted waters? Join us as we begin this exciting journey! This week's recipe: The classic spaghetti bolognese!