Wall Street has evolved into an ecosystem that exists first and foremost to make money for itself. It’s not an evil industry made up of evil individuals. It’s made up of corporations whose purpose is to maximize profits for their shareholders. That’s their job. Even the best-intentioned employees are working within the confines of this system. They’re under intense pressure to grow profits, and they’re rewarded for doing so. If you—the client—happen to do well, too, that’s great! But don’t kid yourself. You’re not the priority!
