Meredith Whitney

Meredith Whitney is a financial analyst recognized for her accurate forecasting of the 2008 financial crisis. As CEO and founder of Meredith Whitney Advisory Group, Whitney has advised CEOs, boards of directors, central bankers, and investors for three decades, providing insights into key investment themes and economic trends.

Whitney began her Wall Street career at Oppenheimer Holdings in the Specialty Finance Group. Throughout her career, she has navigated major financial events, including the Tequila Crisis, the Indonesian Financial Crisis, the Russian Debt Crisis, the dot-com crisis, and the aftermath of 9/11, before addressing the Great Financial Crisis. Whitney presented to the FDIC on risks in the U.S. subprime lending market, contributing to the agency’s early focus on subprime issues. Her forecast regarding Citibank’s need to raise capital, sell assets, and cut its dividend led to significant market impact and subsequent actions by Citibank. Forbes recognized Whitney as a top stock picker in the capital-market industry.

Whitney’s analysis of Citigroup influenced broader financial industry discourse, as referenced in Michael Lewis’ "The Big Short." She has been named among the world’s most influential people by Time Magazine and included in Fortune’s 50 Most Powerful Women in Business. Whitney has participated in the Jackson Hole Federal Reserve Symposium and has advised regional Federal Reserve banks, the FDIC, FINRA, the SEC, sovereign wealth funds, international monetary authorities, and the IMF.

In addition to her financial sector work, Whitney authored "Fate of the States: The New Geography of American Prosperity," which examines shifts in American economic growth and job migration following the financial crisis. She has received recognition from Fortune, Forbes, and Time Magazine for her influence in finance and business.

Whitney’s firm, Meredith Whitney Advisory Group, specializes in macroeconomic and strategy-focused investment research. Her approach integrates comprehensive data analysis and financial sector expertise, providing guidance for investors, executives, and policymakers navigating complex economic environments.