Right before advisor Larry Sprung was set to break away and launch his own firm, his brother-in-law, who had suffered from bipolar disorder, died by suicide. Now mental health awareness and suicide prevention are a major part of his life’s work.
In 2020, advisor Danika Waddell found herself in some regulatory trouble, due to no fault of her own. It ultimately led her to start her own firm, and she’s never looked back.
Contrary to popular belief, financial services employees are not working long hours, according to a recent analysis. But ActivTrak’s Gabriela Mauch says the industry still has a ways to go toward managing burnout.
How advisor Matthew Grishman got his money addiction under control and what he’s doing today to help others do the same.