Kenny Polcari
Kenny Polcari is a veteran Wall Street equities trader, market strategist, and one of the industry’s most recognizable financial commentators. He serves as Partner and Chief Market Strategist at SlateStone Wealth, a boutique wealth advisory firm managing more than $2 billion in client assets. In his role at SlateStone Wealth, Kenny provides market and economic analysis, interpreting the constantly evolving financial landscape and translating it into actionable investment and planning strategies for clients. With over 40 years of experience as a member of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), Kenny is a seasoned voice in U.S. equities trading and a trusted source of market perspective. He is a regular Fox Business financial commentator and Yahoo Finance podcast host, frequently appearing on CNBC, Bloomberg TV, and other leading financial media outlets to discuss market trends, investor sentiment, and macroeconomic developments. Earlier in his distinguished career, Kenny helped build the U.S. equities business at ICAP and led the NYSE trading floor division for Salomon Brothers.
Kenny Polcari Professional Experience / Academic History
Professional Experience
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Partner and Chief Market Strategist
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Market Analyst
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Market Analyst
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Market Commentator
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Senior Vice President and NYSE Division Head
Academic History
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B.S.B.A., Finance
EARLY CAREER
Kenny Polcari began his career on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in 1985, where he experienced and navigated every major market cycle and financial event over the past four decades.
A member of the NYSE for more than 40 years and a Governor for over a decade, Polcari represented the interests of domestic and international institutional investors, including asset managers, hedge funds, and pension funds, in the global equities markets.
During the 1990s bull market, he led the NYSE trading floor division for Salomon Brothers, helping shape trading operations during one of Wall Street’s most dynamic eras.
He was also part of the pioneering team that designed, developed, and launched the industry’s first proprietary electronic order delivery and reporting system, setting new standards for efficiency and transparency in equity trading.
Before joining SlateStone Wealth, Polcari served as Managing Director and NYSE Member at William O’Neil & Co., where he advised and executed for a global institutional client base, including hedge funds, mutual funds, pension plans, and large family offices.
MEDIA PRESENCE
A trusted and recognizable Wall Street voice, Kenny Polcari is a frequent guest and market analyst on major financial networks including Fox Business, CNBC, Bloomberg, CNN, ABC, RAI, China Business, and the Associated Press.
His market insights and commentary are regularly featured in leading publications such as The Wall Street Journal, Financial Times, and Reuters, where he provides analysis on market trends, economic data, and investor sentiment.
Polcari also writes a widely read daily morning market commentary, offering an engaging and insightful look at global markets, investing psychology, and economic developments.
His writing blends market expertise with a conversational, approachable style that resonates with both professionals and retail investors.
Beyond the written word, he remains active across industry conferences, media interviews, and investor education events, helping the public understand market structure, volatility, and long-term investing strategy.
Today, Kenny Polcari serves as a Market Analyst for Fox Business and CNBC and is a Podcast Host for Yahoo! Finance, where he continues to educate and inform audiences about the ever-changing financial landscape.