10/06/2026
Thirty years ago, private wealth management looked very different.
The internet had not yet become part of everyday business. My first âCRMâ was a Rolodex, and the fax machine was the latest office must-have. I began my career tied to a desk by a telephone cord, eager to learn everything I could about the financial markets.
Each Friday, Standard & Poorâs would send a booklet printed on tissue-thin paper containing charts illustrating the price movements of stocks across the market. Flipping through Value Line to study a companyâs fundamentals was part of the normal research process. I read practically every financial and market-related book I could get my hands on. At that young age, I was hungry for knowledge that went far beyond what academia could teach.
Wow, have times changed.
Information that once took days to obtain is now available within seconds. Rolodexes have been replaced by sophisticated technology, fax machines by digital communication, and printed market charts by real-time data. Yet one thing has remained constant: my passion for this profession.
I often say that God has blessed me in many ways. One of those blessings was discovering my purpose early in life and building a career around something I genuinely enjoy doing. Over the years, that passion has only grown as I have had the privilege of helping individuals and families make thoughtful decisions, navigate uncertainty, and pursue their financial goals.
Now, as I celebrate 30 years in private wealth management, I find myself reflecting on how far the professionâand Iâhave come.
Initially, I was inclined to let this milestone pass quietly. I told my wife that I did not think people would care. She reminded me that despite everything happening in the world, it is still okay to share a little about ourselves, acknowledge meaningful moments, and express gratitude for the journey.
She was right.
This milestone belongs not only to me, but also to the clients, colleagues, mentors, friends, and family members who have placed their trust in me and supported me along the way. I am profoundly grateful to each of you.
Thirty years is a meaningful line in the sandâbut it is not the finish line. I am looking ahead with the same curiosity, energy, and enthusiasm I had at the beginning, with the hope of one day celebrating 50 years in this remarkable profession.
Thank you for being part of the journey.
Warmly,
David Kassir
Founder and Managing Director
Manna Wealth Management