Tomorrow is Juneteenth and the markets will be closed.

Out of curiosity, how do you feel about the relatively new market holiday?

• Strongly support it
• Neutral — a day off is a day off
• Prefer the markets remain open
• Doesn’t impact my business either way

For those who have been in the industry a long time, has Juneteenth become just another market holiday, or do you still see mixed opinions among advisors, clients, and firms? Me, I like the day off.

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It’s a part of our nations history so I support it, especially since it was culturally significant and one of the building blocks that made this country what it is today…

When I first started in the industry, I worked on Juneteenth because the people I’m calling have a higher probability of answering…

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I meant no disrespect. What I meant apart from banks, markets most offices do not recognize it. I support it. I wish I knew more and will read up on it.

I will happily enjoy every single day off the US government wants to give me. I want MORE DAYS. If the government want to give ASIANS A DAY, LATINOS A DAY. DO IT. I could care less. I want more federal holidays where I can relax at home by my pool with a face masks

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Yes!!! Agree with you!!!!

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I have been honored to hear Dr. Opal Lee, the Grandmother of Juneteenth, speak several times. I am in awe of her work in getting Juneteenth declared a national holiday.

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I had no idea. I will read up on it.

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Strongly support and wish it had been recognized earlier

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Ditto. I feel ignorant, I’ll read up on it.

Why would you not support it?

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I think it’s great but a few at the office were upset. Management…are we surprised?

It's a day off....that's all I care.

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I feel the same way. I’ll take any day off.

I’ll welcome any day off. It doesn’t bother me at all.

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Me too!

My wife worked for a company that didn’t give the day off, but gave a $25 gift card if you ate at a black owned restaurant for lunch. Thought it was a cool idea actually. I prefer the day off, but I remember we ate some great Jamaican food that day.

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Strange one but heck, $25 is something.

It's not a paid holiday for myself or anyone in my household. And it doesn't bother me one way or another.

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Ahhh, sorry to hear.

In certain parts of the World, a more suitable day to celebrate is in early July, better known as "Good ridance" Day🤣🤣🤣🤣🤔

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you wish you knew more? Then what's stopping you?

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It's a made up Holiday. Fine either way. Whatever.

Please educate yourself.

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