This dad pulled a Houdini with the Family funds and made them vanish right when a college major took an artsy left turn. Suddenly, the responsibility for someone’s future shifted from dad’s wallet to whatever jobs are available for freshmen who refuse to play ball. Fast-forward past the scramble for scholarships and twists borrowed from every bad coming‑of‑age movie: the parental branch of this investment firm is under financial review, and the original client is asked to chip in. If irony sold tickets, this situation could fill Madison Square Garden.