Fred Malek, founder of Thayer Capital Partners, holds a photo taken of him and his wife, Marlene. Other photos show friends from West Point, his grandchildren and children.

• 华盛顿商业银行德尔投资集团创始人兼主席弗德烈·马力的办公桌上摆放着妻子、孩子和朋友的照片。