LinkedIn Top Voices in Finance: The 15 experts to follow now

Welcome to a special edition of Human Capital featuring the 2022 LinkedIn Top Voices in Finance: 15 thought leaders talking about cutting-edge topics reshaping the industry and what investors need to know.

By Josh M. Carney , Devin Banerjee and Jessica Oliveira

As markets weather geopolitical shocks and persistent uncertainty brought on by a global pandemic, financial literacy is in a state of “crisis.” Roughly 45% of millennials say they are very or completely concerned that their financial situation will keep them from living the life they want. For younger generations that are expected to disrupt the financial world, being able to understand and access information about saving and investing can be “a great equalizer,” Top Voice Carrie Schwab-Pomerantz says. Now a new breed of adviser is stepping in to answer common questions, explain industry jargon and outline the principles for reaching financial goals.

Meanwhile, new technologies are rapidly transforming the direction of the industry. Cryptocurrencies and blockchain applications show potential to set off a new era of decentralized finance , whose spirit of democratizing access to the financial system has given new and everyday investors even more reason to turn to experts for education.

Today, LinkedIn News is unveiling our 2022 Top Voices in Finance — 15 thought leaders covering everything you need to know about the opportunities and technologies reshaping money. Human Capital explores the ideas and people moving financial services forward. Check out and follow the experts who speak to your interests and stay updated on their latest insights in your LinkedIn feed.

While this is our latest Top Voices list, it joins a family of features highlighting creators in areas ranging from sales to technology and innovation . All Top Voices lists are editorially curated by the LinkedIn News team and highlight the creators to follow who are writing and sharing about today’s important industry, career and workplace topics. You can find more about how we compiled the list and who is eligible to be a Top Voice at the bottom of this article.

Now check out the year’s #LinkedInTopVoices in Finance below — and follow them to stay plugged in to the conversation.

Honorees are listed in alphabetical order.

What he talks about: Arslanian breaks down the latest crypto headlines and what they mean for investors and institutions . The PwC senior adviser uses his newsletter , podcast and explainers to tackle everything from potential revenue streams for NFTs to the growing relationship between crypto and sports. He shares detailed guides and succinct videos on industry-defining topics , mistakes and opportunities .

? See more of Henri Arslanian’s content

What he talks about: Eagle designs intelligent graphics that track market trends over decades — from mapping U.S. oil imports and the cost of a burger over time to charting the performance of the Russian Ruble under Vladimir Putin. In these animated visualizations, the investment writer highlights key takeaways and explains how single topics can inform larger market dynamics. He also frequently? covers the meteoric rise of now-dominant businesses such as Apple and Tesla .

? See more of James Eagle’s content

What she talks about: Fox, a former analyst turned financial educator, breaks down what new investors need to know about the market. From explaining a stock split through pizza to filming videos answering investing myths and pressing financial questions , she makes market concepts more approachable . Her financial education startup partners with cities and schools to teach new investors how to effectively build wealth.

? See more of Ashley M. Fox’s content

What she talks about: Blockchain technologies are evolving at breakneck pace, and Gong uses informative graphics and videos to highlight what enthusiasts and investors need to know right now. On her “Smart Venture Podcast,” her guests range from venture capitalists sharing what they’re looking for in Web3 founders to marketing executives who share how they’re using NFTs to create unique customer experiences . Gong demystifies common doubts about new technologies and outlines what investors should keep in mind when crypto markets fluctuate.

? See more of Grace Gong’s content

What he talks about: Kraski, the director of strategic partnerships for an NFT platform, sparks conversations about how big the NFT marketplace can get as he digs into the future of the industry with thought leaders on his podcast . He outlines new applications for the technology, covers how it’s transforming struggling businesses and tackles the hurdles to mass consumer adoption .

? See more of John Kraski’s content

What she talks about: Malik, the chief investment officer at Nuveen, breaks down timely market analyses and shares how investors can navigate the latest headlines. In her weekly newsletter , she covers positioning for high inflation , addressing market volatility , what a flattening yield curve could mean for your portfolio and more. Whether she’s outlining key takeaways from the latest jobs report or which company will win in a certain market , Malik uses the latest data to analyze top-of-mind market trends.

? See more of Saira Malik’s content

What she talks about: From Meta’s latest earnings report to what caught investors by surprise in the Fed’s minutes, Marcelli breaks down how the latest headlines could inform where the market is heading next. As UBS’s chief investment officer for the Americas, she also interviews thought leaders about topics like whether the war in Ukraine will permanently change world order and why cybersecurity is a top investment opportunity in the next decade. Marcelli has explored the outlook for cities and vaccine efforts as the world learns to live with COVID-19.

? See more of Solita Marcelli’s content

What he talks about: Every week, Mayans covers two ways the economy is improving, two elements that aren’t going well and two important developments to watch in the coming days — in just a two-minute video . The director of U.S. economics at Experian sifts through the latest insights from financial institutions and analyzes jobs reports to pinpoint under-appreciated trends and ways in which industries could see a wave of change . Mayans keeps his eyes peeled for key information that could fall through the cracks as the Fed manages a “narrowing tightrope” between “guiding inflation lower and keeping the economic engine running.”

? See more of Joseph Mayans’ content

What she talks about: McCauley breaks down the jargon of NFTs and Web3 to explain how the evolution of these technologies could lead to a new and decentralized era of finance . As the founder of an emerging-technology consulting firm, she’s focused on understanding where the opportunities are for immersive digital experiences and is on a mission to democratize access to blockchain concepts . McCauley uses explainer videos and informative graphics to outline which investments are laying the groundwork for future innovation and synthesizes the different ways that brands are adopting a new digital frontier .

? See more of Alison McCauley’s content

What he talks about: Memani, the chief investment officer for Lafayette College’s endowment and a longtime financial executive, focuses on big-picture shifts in the market and how investors can respond. From best- and worst-case scenarios for inflation to ways of factoring in risk and global events , he shows how investors can “peek over the horizon” and not “get suckered in by the momentum crowd.” Memani also outlines why crypto needs a framework in order to create long-term value and what’s needed for it to change the world.

? See more of Krishna Memani’s content

What she talks about: Mui, the head of market analysis at wealth-management firm Brewin Dolphin, gives investors a snapshot of the trading day in her “markets in a minute” video series . She outlines emerging long-term investment opportunities and contextualizes what highly volatile trading sessions mean for the overall health of global markets. Mui has been breaking down how and why a macro outlook is driving investment strategies amid rising inflation .

? See more of Janet Mui’s content

What he talks about: Is a recession in 2022 inevitable? What’s most problematic about surging energy prices? Can big tech learn from big tobacco? Normand, a cross-asset strategist, looks at immediate concerns with a macro lens by contextualizing topics such as crypto’s relationship to inflation, how the Fed is addressing supply chain constraints, as well as the link between diversity and inclusion and monetary policy. He outlines key market moves in digestible lists that range from four ways of looking at asset bubbles to three sources of uncertainty in the market.

? See more of John Normand’s content

What he talks about: Page explains important financial concepts in their most basic form as he teaches his daughter about compound interest and how you can “make money by doing nothing.” His “Multi-Asset Perspectives” newsletter digs deeper on topics ranging from his investment outlook to the possibility of cryptocurrencies transforming capital markets. Page puts volatile sessions into perspective and shows why “selectivity and discipline are critical for successful long-term investors.”

? See more of Sébastien Page’s content

What she talks about: Schwab-Pomerantz, the president of the Charles Schwab Foundation, believes financial literacy is “a great equalizer” and is on a mission to help younger generations better understand how to save for the future . Her “Ask Carrie” newsletter is an approachable resource for novice investors — tackling the questions some may be afraid to ask and distilling tips to consider for creating healthy financial habits. Schwab-Pomerantz also breaks down biases that female investors face and highlights ways that young women are stepping into the market.

? See more of Carrie Schwab-Pomerantz’s content

What she talks about: Welsh helps professionals understand financial markets, demystifies how to start investing and outlines ways to save money over time . She explains the financial fitness that goes into building a portfolio and shows how to start that process by saving just $25 . From four ingredients for financial success to nine questions to consider before taking on new debt, Welsh is consistently breaking down how to save , invest and reach financial goals.

? See more of Jennifer Welsh’s content

How we compile the list

Top Voices is a series of lists that have been editorially curated by the LinkedIn News team, with the goal of highlighting creators to follow who are covering the chosen segments and/or topics. To compile each list, editors consider each individual’s content on LinkedIn. Specifically: Are they covering the topic at hand on a regular basis? Are their contributions insightful, conversational and timely? Have they built up and engaged with their communities? Do they seek to give and get help versus being self-promotional? We aim to highlight a diverse set of voices, so that the list reflects the world we live and work in today.

Who is eligible

Any LinkedIn member who shares content and drives professional conversations on the platform is eligible to be a Top Voice, with the exception of LinkedIn and Microsoft employees, members who have violated LinkedIn’s User Agreement, including our Professional Community Policies, and individuals currently running in an election for an executive, legislative or judicial position.

Top Voices may include individuals who are a part of the LinkedIn Influencer (invite-only) or Creator Accelerator (application-based) programs. Being a part of either does not boost a member’s chance of being a Top Voice honoree, nor is it a requirement or prerequisite for success on the platform.

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