Category: CEO’s Desk
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In Memory of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr: Intelligence and Character
Today, we honor and remember Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. A religious minister and activist, who rose to become a national leader in the Civil Rights Movement. Best known for marvelous […] Read More
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Tribute to John Tognino
It was sometime in late 2010 when the two of us sat down for lunch. He was 25 years my senior, but his energy and sharpness of mind outstripped mine. […] Read More
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Christmas 2000: A Fine Year for Wine
By Jim Toes, STA If the trend is truly your friend, then 2021 will mark the 58th year that I wake up on December 25 with a child’s excitement and […] Read More
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Find Your Cause: After Two Difficult Years, The Holidays Present an Ideal Opportunity to Give Back
By Jim Toes, STA Amid a pandemic that has continued to present obstacles and affect our families, friends and neighbors, the holiday season is still a joyous time for many […] Read More
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Miracles in the Eye of the Beholder
By Jim Toes, STA Like beauty, miracles are in the eye of the beholder. While we may differ on what constitutes a miracle, we would all agree that miracles offer […] Read More
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Check Out the Latest Agenda & Conference Update
Dear Colleague, Despite the realities of the past 18 months, we as individuals and as an industry have continued to demonstrate resilience and perseverance. This will be celebrated at STA’s […] Read More
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To the Intern Class of 2021!
by Jim Toes This STA article is dedicated to the many financial services interns in the United States and Canada. Please forward to those interns working among us this summer. Congratulations to […] Read More
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The Desire to Achieve Success
I’ve never met anyone in our industry who wanted an average career with just some success. From elementary school and all the way up to their careers on Wall Street, […] Read More
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New York FTT: Express Your Opposition
As states across the nation face 2021 budget gaps due to the COVID-19 pandemic, legislation had been introduced in the New York State Senate that would amend its state’s tax […] Read More
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Not Our Finest Week
This past week was not our industry’s finest. Yes, our markets performed well from an operational standpoint, in spite of extreme volatility and concentrated spikes in volumes. However, the perception […] Read More