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I also work at a HF and have worked in various finance domain roles for 20 years and I strongly agree with this. Focus on clearing your short term debt (if any), keeping your investment costs low, pick safe options.

After this, in my opinion the most impactful thing you can do to long term wealth prospects is live well within your means, and ask for raises, really really make sure you are at or close to the top end of your market rate salary at all times. Never defer gratification when it comes to professional compensation, no matter what the supposed upside might be.

Also worked at a $50B hedge fund. You wont beat the market. If you did, it took you 80+ hours per week for multiple years to be 50-52% accurate. And that’s pre fees.

Very good advice IMHO.

There’s also a subreddit for bogleheads: https://old.reddit.com/r/Bogleheads/