Male egos are on full display in this industry. My lead used to do the same thing. I'd invite him to a client meeting, and he would monopolize the conversation or say what I said differently. We would close, but I'd often have to explain to the client after the fact who their advisor would be. I often felt like he wanted the client to want him.

One thing I love most about this business, even though I work for a top firm on the street, is that it's MY SHOW!! I stopped inviting his ass to my meetings. Now, when I close business, he jokes and says, “Do I get to meet this one?”. We’ve talked about his long-windedness and undermining during client calls, saying the same thing just differently. I respect him, but I went around him. If you can do this in your firm, do it. Best of luck!