Bertolini: Salary pays bills, bonus buys baubles, stock is for generational wealth
Mark Bertolini · The CEO Who Cheated Death, Slept an Hour a Night, and Built a Healthcare Empire · Invest Like The Best · Aug 19, 2025 · at 1:10:37
Mark Bertolini, former CEO of Aetna and current CEO of Oscar Health, explains the guidance he gives to colleagues regarding personal wealth management.
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“Your salary pays for the bills, your bonus pays for the baubles, and your stock is never to be touched. It's part of generational wealth. It's for the future and to help others.”
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