Category: Taking Stock
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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
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What if George Bailey Owned a Broker-Dealer Instead?
Once again, Christmas Eve at my house was spent watching It’s a Wonderful Life, with Jimmy Stewart playing George Bailey, a steadfast pillar in his hometown who also owns a building […] Read More
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Safeguarding Data & Trust
In 2018, despite all efforts to do otherwise, I hit new lows in protecting my personal data. I started out the year by spitting into a tube only to discover […] Read More
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Dear Summer Interns: Stay in Touch
This Taking Stock is addressed to interns. Kindly forward to a college intern who is working at your organization. Dear Summer Interns: STA serves individuals in the financial services industry […] Read More
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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 so […] Read More
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The awesomeness of Mardi Gras and grassroots
The awesomeness of Mardi Gras and grassroots by Jim Toes Mardi Gras festivities picked up momentum this past weekend with a series of parades through the streets of New Orleans. […] Read More
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‘Tis the season for serendipitous moments
Over the years, there are two stories I’ve stopped telling because simply, no one believes them. One involves a rattlesnake, the other as you will read is more appropriate for […] Read More
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To the Class of 2017: Loyalty, be open to feeling it.
With Memorial Day now behind us, another season of commencement addresses across college campuses has passed. Like you, I enjoy a good YouTube video on these types of speeches whether […] Read More