Wall Street Therapy… April 29, 2013 turneythe buy-side-book blog 5 Comments ONE HOUR SESSION With my history I’m no stranger to a therapist’s office. One thing I’ve learned, the more comfy the chair the more expensive the therapy. I never understood why anyone would want to see a shrink. Seemed like a waste of time. Unless, that is, you’re trying to prove to the rest of the world that you’re trying to get your life back. I figure it might be fun to play a little word association game. I’ll write down the name of a brokerage firm and then respond with the first word or words that come to mind… Goldman Sachs – ski masks Morgan Stanley – suspenders Bear Stearns – that little newspaper boy from the movie Better Off Dead BTIG – G.F.E. B of A – Jan Brady Cowen – The Little Engine That Could DBKS – offensive linemen CSFB – Fight Club JP Morgan – Alex P. Keaton Leerink – Dr. Kevorkian Barclays – crumpets Lehman – MySpace Piper Jaffary – purple velvet shoes RBC – right fielder Citigroup – George Foreman UBS – Suicide Watch or the New York Jets Bernstein – A Beautiful Mind Cantor – Taco Bell Canaccord – TJ MAX FBR – a prostate exam ISI – Stephen Hawking Jefferies – Rothman’s Steakhouse bathroom JMP – are they trying to trick everyone into thinking you’re giving an order to JP Morgan? Jones – a professional fluffer Lazard – fax machines and 8 tracks Miller Tabak – Eyes Wide Shut Macquarie – The Larva Needham – Studio 54 Nite – serotonin Pac Crest – Helen Keller Raymond James – are they still in business? Susquehanna – three-card Monte Stern AG – Six Flags Weeden – whale belts Nomura – a haiku Share this… Facebook Google Twitter Linkedin