Jill Schlesinger, CFP®, is an Emmy-nominated business analyst for CBS News. Jill appears on CBS radio and television stations nationwide, covering the economy, markets, investing and anything else with a dollar sign. She translates complicated business and economic news into understandable, relatable topics for everyday viewers and listeners. She is a frequent guest on American Public Media’s “Marketplace Money” and on various CNN programs. Jill is also the host of the nationally syndicated radio show, “Jill on Money“, which airs in more than 80 markets. Prior to her current role, she was editor-at-large for CBSMoneyWatch.com, where in addition to being a part of the team that launched the site, she also was responsible for video and written content.

Before she jumped the shark into the world of media, Jill spent 14 years as co-owner and chief investment officer for an independent investment advisory firm. She began her career as a self-employed options trader on the Commodities Exchange of New York, following her graduation from Brown University.