John Taft Discusses Why Stewardship Still Matters on LSE Podcast

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John Taft, Baird Vice Chair, recently joined the London School of Economics “Focal Point” podcast to discuss a range of topics including the role of stewardship in modern finance, rebuilding trust in the wake of the 2008 financial crisis, and aligning personal values with a career in wealth management.

Listen to the episode on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.

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