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- 1Houston Mayor's Advisor Defends $127,000 Salary For 15-Hour Weeks●Whitmire’s financial integrity advisor admits to 15-hour workweeks for $127,000 salary, defends his work
Houston Mayor John Whitmire's financial integrity advisor has acknowledged working roughly 15 hours a week while earning a $127,000 city salary, and defended the value of his work. The admission has drawn criticism over whether the position justifies its cost to taxpayers, putting the mayor's staffing choices under scrutiny.
- 2Quad-A's VISION conference grows despite DEI backlash●Regardless of DEI politics, Quad-A's VISION conference grows
The American Association of African-American Financial Advisors has expanded its VISION conference, with attendance and programming continuing to grow despite political controversy around diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. Industry observers note the growth signals sustained demand among financial advisors of color for networking, professional development and community, even as firms nationwide pull back on DEI commitments.