Wall Street has changed dramatically over the past four decades. Investing is now more accessible than ever, but navigating the markets comes with its own challenges. What can today's investors learn from the old Wall Street? This week on The Important Part, Guy Adami, host of Fast Money Five and co-founder of RiskReversal Media, joins Liz Thomas to reflect on the investing lessons he's learned throughout his decades on Wall Street. From trading commodities in the 1980s to becoming a familiar face on financial television, Guy shares his perspective on how Wall Street has evolved and what separates successful traders from the rest. Guy explains why managing emotions is essential to navigating the markets and why he believes it's difficult to be both a trader and a long-term investor. He also reflects on how technology and financial media have reshaped Wall Street, making investing more accessible while introducing new challenges for everyday investors. The conversation then shifts to building wealth over time, particularly for younger investors who feel financially behind. Guy shares why he believes patience and discipline matter more than chasing quick returns, while he and Liz reflect on the importance of learning from mistakes and knowing when to take risks. The Important Part: Investing with Liz Thomas is a video podcast covering investing, markets, economic trends, portfolio strategy, and the biggest stories shaping investors today. About SoFi®: A finance company that could help you get ahead. Get Your Money Right® with SoFi. Additional resources: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠On The Money⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: Sign up for SoFi's newsletter for intel, insights, and inspo to help you get your money right. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Investing 101 Center⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: At SoFi, we believe investing is for everyone — which is why we’ve created a hub with info for beginners and experts alike. Start exploring to get investment education, advice, resources, and more. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wealth Investing Guide⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: Information you need to know to make your money work harder for you. This podcast should be used for informational purposes only and not deemed as a recommendation. Our Automated investing is via SoFi Wealth LLC, and is a registered investment advisor. Our Active investing is via SoFi securities LLC, member FINRA/SIPC. For additional disclosures related to the SoFi Invest® platforms, please visit www.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ SoFi.com/Legal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. ©2026 Social Finance, Inc. All Rights Reserved.