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title: "Ep 5 - Prioritizing Purpose Over Profit for Success: NY State Assemblyman Steve Stern’s Journey from Childhood to Advocate for Veterans, Elders and the Long Island Community"
description: Explore the intersection of wealth, policy, and service—discussing how financial well-being extends beyond numbers to impact communities and legislation.
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# [Ep 5 - Prioritizing Purpose Over Profit for Success: NY State Assemblyman Steve Stern’s Journey from Childhood to Advocate for Veterans, Elders and the Long Island Community](https://crazywealthypodcast.fusionfamilywealth.com/episodes/ep-5-prioritizing-purpose-over-profit-for-success)

 Written by [Jonathan Blau](https://crazywealthypodcast.fusionfamilywealth.com/episodes/author/jonathan-blau) | March 4, 2025

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