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Maria Bartiromo
United States
Net Worth
$80M
Source of Wealth
Financial Journalism, Fox Business
Global Rank
#107 of 157
About Maria Bartiromo
Maria Sara Bartiromo is a pioneering American journalist who changed the face of financial media forever. In 1995, she became the first reporter to broadcast live from the floor of the New York Stock Exchange — a barrier-breaking moment that earned her the nickname 'The Money Honey' and proved that business journalism could be compelling, accessible television.
Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, to an Italian-American family (her father owned a restaurant and her mother worked at an off-track betting parlor), Bartiromo graduated from New York University with a degree in journalism and economics. She joined CNN as a production assistant in 1989 before moving to CNBC in 1993, where she spent twenty years building the network into a ratings powerhouse.
In 2014, Bartiromo made the bold move to Fox Business Network, where she hosts 'Mornings with Maria' (weekdays) and 'Sunday Morning Futures' on Fox News Channel. Her show routinely features the most powerful people in business, politics, and finance — from sitting presidents to Fortune 500 CEOs to Federal Reserve chairs.
Bartiromo has won multiple Emmy Awards and has been named one of the most influential women in business by Forbes, Fortune, and the Financial Times. She has authored four books including 'The Weekend That Changed Wall Street' and 'The 10 Laws of Enduring Success.' She is married to Jonathan Steinberg, CEO of WisdomTree Investments, and remains one of the most powerful and trusted voices in American financial media.
Key Achievements
First Reporter on the NYSE Floor
In 1995, became the first journalist to report live from the floor of the New York Stock Exchange — breaking a 203-year barrier and changing financial television forever.
Multiple Emmy Award Winner
Won multiple Emmy Awards for outstanding business journalism, including for her coverage of the financial crisis and markets reporting.
20 Years Building CNBC
Spent two decades at CNBC (1993-2013), becoming the network's most recognizable face and helping transform business news from a niche product into must-see television.
Pioneered Access Journalism in Finance
Built unparalleled relationships with CEOs, world leaders, and policymakers, consistently securing exclusive interviews that moved markets and drove news cycles.
Best-Selling Author
Authored four books including 'The Weekend That Changed Wall Street' about the 2008 financial crisis and 'The 10 Laws of Enduring Success' on career and life principles.
Notable Quotes
“The most important thing I've learned in my career is to be prepared. There is no substitute for homework.”
— Maria Bartiromo
“Markets are a reflection of human behavior — greed, fear, hope, and everything in between.”
— Maria Bartiromo
“I've always believed that if you want to understand the world, follow the money.”
— Maria Bartiromo
“Breaking news is not about being first. It's about being right.”
— Maria Bartiromo
Key Decisions
Joined CNN as a production assistant right out of NYU, getting her foot in the door of broadcast journalism.
Moved to CNBC, beginning a twenty-year tenure that would define business television.
Became the first reporter to broadcast live from the NYSE floor, breaking a 203-year barrier and earning the 'Money Honey' nickname.
Delivered landmark coverage of the financial crisis, providing real-time reporting from Wall Street during the most turbulent markets since 1929.
Made the bold move from CNBC to Fox Business Network, launching 'Mornings with Maria' and dramatically expanding her audience.
Added 'Sunday Morning Futures' on Fox News Channel, becoming a dual-platform anchor covering both business and politics.
Early Life
Born September 11, 1967, in Brooklyn, New York, Maria Bartiromo grew up in an Italian-American family. Her father, Vincent, owned a Rex Manor restaurant, and her mother, Josephine, worked at an off-track betting parlor. She graduated from New York University in 1989 with a Bachelor of Arts in journalism and economics. She began her career at CNN as a production assistant, quickly demonstrating the drive and preparation that would define her career.
Companies & Ventures
Fox Business Network / Fox News
Anchor & Global Markets Editor · Est. 2014 (joined)
Hosts 'Mornings with Maria' (weekday mornings on Fox Business) and 'Sunday Morning Futures' (Fox News Channel). Routinely interviews presidents, Fed chairs, and Fortune 500 CEOs.
Life Lessons & Insights
Break Barriers by Showing Up
Nobody gave Bartiromo permission to report from the NYSE floor. She fought for access, proved she belonged, and opened the door for every financial journalist who followed.
Preparation Is the Ultimate Edge
Bartiromo's secret weapon has always been preparation. She reads more, studies more, and prepares more than anyone in the room — which is why the most powerful people in the world take her calls.
Brooklyn Grit Never Fades
From a working-class Italian-American family in Brooklyn to interviewing presidents — Bartiromo's story proves that talent, work ethic, and authenticity can take you anywhere.
Build Your Network Before You Need It
Decades of relationship-building with CEOs, policymakers, and market movers gave Bartiromo a rolodex that is literally unmatched in financial journalism.
Deep Dives
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