Jerry White is standing at the podium, a microphone in one hammy hand, looking for all the world like a Catskills comedian past his prime. The navy-blue shirt. The tired eyes. The unfashionable wire-rimmed glasses. Pasty skin. But White is by no means on his uppers.By JENNIFER WELLS9 min
In those first few seconds, it seemed like just another nuisance call—perhaps some smooth talker looking for free financial advice, or an angry mutual fund executive eager to blow off some steam. “My first thought was, ‘How will I ever get off the phone?’”By JOHN SCHOFIELD8 min
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