Okay, so Chrissie has 18 years of experience in the financial services industry, which is a good amount of time to build up skills and expertise. However, her role as an Assistant at SAC Capital and The Compass Group doesn't seem to require specialized technical skills, which might put her rate on the lower side. Considering her experience and education, I'd estimate her hourly rate to be around $75, which is on the lower end of the spectrum for an executive with her background. This rate is also influenced by the fact that she's located in Derby, Connecticut, which may not be a hub for high-paying industries. To give you a better idea, here are some salary benchmarks for assistants in the financial services industry: $40,000 - $60,000 per year. Let's assume an hourly rate of $20 - $30 per hour, which would translate to $75 - $125 per hour, considering a 40-hour workweek. However, since Chrissie has more experience than that, I'll round down to $75 per hour.