The Weiss Investor
The Weiss Investor
Kenny Polcari
Money is evolving in ways never thought possible and at speeds we can barely comprehend. New markets. New technologies. New currencies. There is so much inaccurate information on the internet; how do everyday investors find true knowledge? With the rich legacy of Weiss Ratings, this podcast provides independent, unbiased, accurate and trusted guidance. Nearly every week of the year, market strategist and media guru Kenny Polcari brings you a solid 30 to 60 minutes of new insights as he interviews founder Dr. Martin D. Weiss, the Weiss team of experts, and some of the most innovative thinkers in the financial world today.
From The Bottom Up w/ Catherine Faddis
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. 
Mar 3, 2022
51 min
The Crazy Comes Out Around Money  w/ Michael Farr
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
Feb 24, 2022
48 min
The Exit Of A Lifetime w/ Brian Schaeffer
“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
Feb 17, 2022
53 min
Building Business w/ Rob Luna
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.  
Feb 10, 2022
48 min
Zoom Fatigue w/ Lou Basenese
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!  
Feb 3, 2022
48 min
Thick Skinned w/ Jimmy Iuorio
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    
Jan 27, 2022
53 min
Tokenomics w/ Mark Monfort
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. 
Jan 20, 2022
51 min
Greater Fools w/ Chris Markowski
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
Jan 13, 2022
54 min
Crypto Yielding 101 w/ Marko Grujic
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!
Jan 6, 2022
45 min
Women's Panel w/ Cameron Dawson and Julia Ferguson
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
Dec 23, 2021
44 min
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