In this episode of The Liquidity Event, AJ and Shane tackle some of the most surprising stories shaping finance and tech. They discuss the Church of Scientology’s rumored connection to a new “Black Nasdaq,” explore the risks of 24-hour stock trading, and debate how people are using ChatGPT for therapy and emotional support. The duo also calls out corporate PR spin around Sharpie’s “Made in America” story, answers a listener's question about managing sudden wealth and financial independence, and wraps up with why whole life insurance is rarely the smart move.

Timestamps (00:34) AJ and Shane preview the episode and their upcoming myStockOptions webinar. (01:40) Weekend recaps: New York fall weather, horror movies, and hiking with Bluetooth speakers. (04:24) The Church of Scientology and new potential stock exchange controversy explained (07:19) Flip-flops, fashion icks, and bad investment parallels (10:56) The rise of 24-hour stock trading, innovation, or financial chaos (14:19) ChatGPT as your therapist, AI’s new role in emotional finance (20:30) Sharpie’s “Made in America” campaign, marketing spin versus economic reality (22:29) Managing sudden wealth at 32, building a financial team, and staying grounded (27:36) Friendship, wealth gaps, and the real cost of financial success (29:03) Whole life insurance myths and why term life almost always wins

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