Transitioning to Retail

Ethan shares his experience transitioning from institutional trading at Lehman to the retail side at Bank of America Merrill Lynch, highlighting the need to adapt communication styles for different audiences. He reflects on his twelve years at Lehman, witnessing both remarkable successes and catastrophic failures, including the impact of the 2008 financial crisis. Through his journey, he emphasizes the challenges faced by investment banks during turbulent times and the lessons learned from being at the center of significant market events.