Jefferies CEO Blasts Online Criticism After Young Banker’s Sudden Death

Jefferies CEO Richard Handler addressed the death of 28-year-old associate Carter McIntosh in a memo to staff, slamming “unfounded, vitriolic attacks” on the firm. The Dallas police are investigating McIntosh’s passing as an “unexplained death.” Handler offered support to junior staffers who may be grieving or overwhelmed by work demands. He urged employees to reach out to senior leaders for help.

Source: https://www.businessinsider.com/richard-handler-memo-carter-mcintosh-vitriolic-attacks-young-bankers-death-2025-2