Tomorrow is Juneteenth and the markets will be closed. Out of curiosity, how do you feel about the relatively new market holiday? • Strongly support it • Neutral — a day off is a day off • Prefer the markets remain open • Doesn’t impact my business either way For those who have been in the industry a long time, has Juneteenth become just another market holiday, or do you still see mixed opinions among advisors, clients, and firms? Me, I like the day off.

Meeting with HR this morning… Seriously??? Compliance/Ethics Question: Imagine you’re traveling on company business. Your employer purchases an economy ticket, but the airline upgrades you to first class at no additional cost because of your personal airline status or loyalty program. Another employee reports it to HR. Should the company care? Why or why not? Where do you think the appropriate boundaries are between legitimate compliance oversight and an employee’s personal benefits?

I’m curious whether people would accept slightly lower pay for a genuinely healthier culture. A bad environment can make good compensation feel less valuable. What would you trade for peace of mind at work?

I’m in my late 30s & recently found out I have a torn meniscus. I’ll be working from home for about a month while I recover from surgery. I mentioned it to one client, & his response was, “Wow,I guess my FA is getting old!” 😂 If you’re going to be working remotely for a few weeks but are fully available, do you tell clients you’re recovering from surgery, or do you simply say you’ll be working from home? How much personal information do you think is appropriate to share w/ clients?

A lot of people say “money isn’t everything,” but it becomes something very quickly when you feel underpaid. It’s hard to stay motivated when the gap feels obvious. How much does compensation affect your day-to-day morale?