Josh Brown
Josh Brown is the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Ritholtz Wealth Management, a leading independent investment advisory firm managing more than $4 billion in assets for high-net-worth individuals, corporate retirement plans, endowments, and foundations. A widely respected financial advisor, author, and market commentator, Brown is known for his clear, investor-friendly approach to wealth management, behavioral finance, and long-term investing. Throughout his career, Brown has helped individuals and institutions navigate complex markets by delivering disciplined investment strategies and comprehensive wealth management solutions aligned with clients’ financial goals. He is a prominent voice in financial media, serving as a regular panelist on CNBC’s Halftime Report and a frequent contributor to Fast Money, where he provides insight on market trends, investor sentiment, and portfolio strategy. Brown is the editor and author of “The Reformed Broker,” one of the most widely followed financial blogs globally, recognized for its candid analysis of Wall Street, investing psychology, and market structure. He is also the author of two acclaimed books published by McGraw-Hill, Backstage Wall Street and Clash of the Financial Pundits, which explore the inner workings of the financial industry and the dynamics of modern market commentary.
Josh Brown Professional Experience / Academic History
Professional Experience
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Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer
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Board of Advisory
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Commentator, CNBC's Halftime Report
Academic History
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Bachelor's Degree
The Reformed Broker is one of the most influential and widely read independent finance blogs in the world, founded and authored by Josh Brown, Co-Founder and CEO of Ritholtz Wealth Management.
Launched in 2008 during the global financial crisis, the blog quickly rose to prominence for its candid, accessible, and often contrarian perspectives on investing, Wall Street culture, and market psychology.
The platform focuses on long-term investing, behavioral finance, risk management, asset allocation, and market structure, with a clear mission to help everyday investors understand how financial markets actually work.
Known for its clear, jargon-free analysis, The Reformed Broker challenges short-term speculation, financial myths, and media-driven market narratives.
In addition to Brown’s commentary, the blog regularly features insights from respected market professionals, economists, and asset managers, fostering informed debate across investment disciplines.
Common topics include portfolio construction, bubbles and market cycles, valuation, investor behavior, and the emotional biases that influence decision-making.
MEDIA PRESENCE & THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
Brown is a widely recognized voice in financial media and investor education. He has been featured in or written for Fortune, Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, MarketWatch, Dow Jones Newswires, Bloomberg, Reuters, Barron’s, The New York Times, and NPR.
His commentary has also appeared on CNBC, CNNMoney, Business Insider, The Washington Post, Crain’s New York Business, InvestmentNews, and The New York Post, among others.
Brown has been recognized as an Investopedia Top 100 Advisor (2019 and 2020) and named to InvestmentNews’ 40 Under 40 list in 2015.
He has also been ranked by The Wall Street Journal, Barron’s, and TIME Magazine as one of the top financial professionals to follow on Twitter.