Category: Taking Stock
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Mom Was Right, They Are Our Nation’s Best
Tomorrow is Memorial Day, a day of reflection and honoring those who paid the ultimate price to protect our nation and way of life. As we remember those who served […] Read More
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Times Like These
by Chris Halverson, STA Chairman For most of us, the past few months have felt like Groundhog Day, the classic Bill Murray movie where Phil Connors (Murray) relives the same day over […] Read More
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To All College Seniors: Please Reach Out
by Jim Toes The Graduate is an American classic based on the novel of the same name by Charles Webb. The film tells the story of 21-year-old Benjamin Braddock, (played by Dustin Hoffman), […] Read More
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Finding Hope
There are no words that can take the sting out of the financial and emotional hits we have experienced these past couple of weeks. Even someone with an imagination greater […] Read More
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Partnerships: A Key to Success
Most people in our industry will agree that finding the right partners is crucial to success. At their best, these relationships allow access to expertise that your firm may lack, […] Read More
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College Student Home for the Holidays?
New Year’s Eve usually marks the beginning of when parents start counting down the days until their college students return to school. While it’s wonderful to have them home for […] Read More
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Would You Be Prepared?
It’s an old Wall Street adage, a promotion comes one year later than expected and the loss of a job happens one year sooner. In our industry, like so many […] Read More
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To the Summer Interns of 2019
This month’s Taking Stock column is addressed to the thousands of financial services interns in the United States and Canada. Please forward this on to those interns working among us this summer. To […] Read More
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What would Denzel do?
It’s a question often asked, “If Hollywood made a movie about your life, what actor or actress would you want to play you?” For me the answer is simple, Denzel […] Read More
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We are all Trailblazers: Celebrating International Women’s Day 2019
We are all Trailblazers by Kate McAllister Virtu Financial & STA WIF Co-Chair As we celebrate the 110th International Women’s Day it is both amazing and inspiring to reflect upon more than […] Read More