Lindsey M. Piegza, Ph.D., is Managing Director and Chief Economist at Stifel Financial, where she translates economic data and market-moving events into actionable insights for institutional and private wealth clients. Her expertise spans economic trends, global markets, and monetary and fiscal policy, drawing on more than eight years of prior experience as a senior economist advising clients across the U.S., Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. A highly sought-after speaker, Dr. Piegza is frequently quoted in the business press and appears regularly on CNBC, Bloomberg, CNN, Fox Business, and the BBC World Service. She also serves as an instructor at the Pacific Coast Banking School, is a member of the Chicago Federal Reserve Advisory Committee, and chairs SIFMA’s Economic Advisory Roundtable. Dr. Piegza holds degrees from Northwestern University and earned her Ph.D. in economics from the City University of New York.