Wall Street veterans shared memorable early-career experiences during volatile events, reflecting on famous market crashes and the Bernie Madoff charges. From the Lehman Brothers failure to Black Monday in 1987, financial pros recall their “Welcome to Wall Street” moments. Mo Haghbin oversaw margin movement during Lehman’s collapse, experiencing chaos and teamwork. Ben McMillan recalls the disbelief surrounding Madoff’s Ponzi scheme. David Rosenberg learned the value of economists during Black Monday. Que Nguyen navigated the 1998 Russian credit default’s impact on Wall Street. John Pease faced volatility during the Brexit vote, highlighting opportunities amidst panic.

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