Dr. Lindsey Piegza is the chief economist for Stifel Financial. In her role, Dr. Piegza translates economic data and market-moving events to assist institutional and private wealth clients in better understanding today’s economy and making thoughtful investment decisions. She specializes in the research and analysis of economic trends and activity, world economies, financial markets, and monetary and fiscal policies.
Prior to her role with Stifel, she was the senior economist for an investment bank in New York City for eight years, consulting clients in the US, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.
A highly sought-after speaker across national and international forums, Dr. Piegza is often quoted in the business press. She is a contributor for the BBC World Service and a regular guest on CNBC, Bloomberg, CNN, Fox Business, as well as national radio and other business news outlets.
In addition to her role with Stifel, Dr. Piegza is an instructor at the Pacific Coast Banking School (PCBS), a member of the Chicago Federal Reserve Advisory Committee, SIFMA’s Economic Advisory Roundtable Chair, and a well-respected author. She has published numerous academic papers in journals such as the Harvard Business Review and in textbooks from Northwestern University’s Kellogg Graduate School of Management. Dr. Piegza is a member of the National Association for Business Economics (NABE), the American Economic Association (AEA), the Economic Club of Chicago, and the Economic Club of New York. Dr. Piegza was also named a 2019 Women of Influence by the Chicago Business Journal. She holds two degrees from Northwestern University in political science and economics and earned her PhD in economics from the City University of New York.
Dr. Piegza volunteers, hosting quarterly regional events for the Stifel’s Women’s Initiate Network (WIN) and is also a volunteer court-appointed advocate for abused and neglected children (CASA). A native of Chicago, she is based in Stifel’s downtown Chicago office and resides with her husband and two small children in Wisconsin.
Stifel’s Lindsey Piegza has a keen eye for analyzing important economic developments and explaining what they mean to investors. In this thought-provoking address, she will cover how inflation remains elevated and how the pace of improvement has been disappointing. She will also explain how that complicates the Federal Reserve’s policy pathway relative to market expectations—and what the implications are for you.
Meet with Nancy Tengler and Lindsey Piegza to get their insights on the markets, economy, and more!
What is going to happen next with inflation and growth? What is going on behind the scenes in this market? Will the bull run of early 2024 last into 2025...and beyond? This panel will get you the answers you seek—from three top experts in the fields of economics, portfolio strategy, and wealth management. Find out what their research says about this environment. Plus, walk away with guidance on key stock market sectors, asset classes, and portfolio strategies—and steps you can take NOW to maximize your profit potential.