What Lara Spencer's Husband Really Does For A Living
Lara Spencer has been a part of the "Good Morning America" family since the turn of the millennium. According to Us Weekly, Spencer first joined "GMA" in 1999 in the role of a national correspondent. 15 years later, Spencer was promoted to co-host status, per CNN. During her time with the ABC-produced show, Spencer has proven herself to be a friendly, inviting host, who often leads the show's fun, entertainment segments.
Spencer has also hosted other various programs, including "Flea Market Flip" and "Antiques Roadshow," the latter of which garnered her an Emmy nomination in 2005. In 2018, Spencer scaled back her role with "GMA" in an effort to pursue other creative projects, per Variety, although she would still appear three days a week.
On a personal front, Spencer's life seems just as charmed. In 2018, Spencer married her longtime boyfriend Rick McVey in a luxurious ceremony, per Us Weekly. The wedding, which took place in Vail, Colorado, came less than a year after McVey and Spencer got engaged. And while Spencer has made sure to update her fans on her and McVey's wedding bliss via Instagram, there's still so much more to McVey than just being a doting spouse.
Richard McVey works in tech
Lara Spencer may technically be the more recognizable spouse, but Rick McVey's career is nothing to scoff at. According to LinkedIn, McVey is the CEO of MarketAxess, a tech company that he founded in 2000. McVey describes MarketAxess as "the leading electronic trading platform for global credit products."
Previously, McVey worked for J.P. Morgan & Co. as a managing director in the '90s before later going into business for himself. Prior to that, McVey attended Miami University and Indiana University — Kelley School of Business, where he received his B.A. and M.B.A. respectively. McVey's efforts with MarketAxess tech have paid off tremendously, as he's worth a staggering $600 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth. Soon, McVey will expand his role with his company.
According to Yahoo, in April 2023 McVey is set to become MarketAxess's executive chairman, leaving the role of CEO to the company's current president, Chris Concannon. In a statement, McVey shared, "I am looking forward to my transition to Executive Chairman where my focus will be on supporting Chris in his new role, further developing corporate strategy, and working closely with key clients and our Board of Directors."
Rick McVey was married once before
Judging by her social media activity, Lara Spencer has found her forever love in Rick McVey. Not only does Spencer regularly wax poetic about her husband on Instagram, she was once spotted getting pretty cozy with his at the 2018 U.S. Open, shortly after their wedding, per People. However, this sweet romance isn't either of the spouse's first marital go around. Like Spencer, who was married to her ex David Haffenreffer — a financial news analyst — for 15 years, McVey was previously married.
At this time, the name of McVey's first wife, who doesn't appear to be a public figure, is not listed in online records, per Married Biography. It's also unknown when McVery's first marriage started, how long it lasted, or when it ended. However, McVey has three daughters, presumably a result of his previous marriage. Spencer also has two children from her own previous marriage: Katharine and Duff Haffenreffer.