Fourteen Wall Street Veterans Share the Best Advice They've Ever Received

Be first, be nice (but not too nice)—and stay cool
Photographer: Daniel Acker
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Wall Street has a reputation as a cutthroat place with an intense working environment. Those who survive rarely get there on their own, however, and the smartest individuals seek out the advice of those who have come before them. We asked 14 financial veterans to share the best advice they have ever received.

Here's what they had to say.