Transparency With Diana B. Special Guest: Steven Melen, Advisor, Legacy Wealth Management Group
About 12 years ago, Steve Melen had just started a new job as a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley, was remodeling his house and had a new baby girl when he got the shock of his life; he was diagnosed with stage III stomach cancer. In this episode of Transparency, WealthManagement.com Managing Editor Diana Britton is joined by Melen, who shares the intimate details of his battle with cancer. He tells his story of how he found the strength to change his life for the better. |
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Transparency With Diana B. Special Guest: Dr. Alden Cass, clinical psychologist and author of “Casualties of Wall Street”
Financial advisors have a stressful job and are extremely prone to burnout, according to Dr. Cass’s own research. Here, he uncovers the surprising reality of what it’s like to be an advisor, what contributes most to their mental health issues, where they can turn to for support and how best to cope with these issues in positive ways.
Transparency With Diana B. Special Guest: Andrew Komarow, Founder of Planning Across the Spectrum
A candid conversation with an advisor who was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) late in life. Listeners will gain a better understanding of ASD, the typical behaviors and symptoms and one person’s struggles with the disorder. Andrew talks about some of the dark days he experienced when he was younger, ways he overcame some of his challenges and his advice for people struggling with being different. |
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