After Banker Dies, Jefferies Vows Support and Slams Online Venom

Jefferies Financial Group Inc. Chief Executive Officer Rich Handler assured junior bankers in a weekend memo that bosses will support them if they need help after the death of a 28-year-old investment banker.

Handler said he went to Dallas to be with junior employees after their coworker, Carter McIntosh, died in an apartment earlier this week. The CEO emphasized that bankers should reach out to managers for support if they are struggling with the tragedy or feeling overloaded with work, and he encouraged colleagues to respect the contributions from junior bankers.

“We must appreciate our juniors and do as much ...