Bill Griffeth is one of the most respected financial journalists in the country with almost 30 years experience in business television.

Bill is co-anchor of CNBC’s Closing Bell—a duty he shares with Maria Bartiromo.

Bill is best known for his quick wit and his ability to think on his feet. He brings an extensive knowledge of the markets and market history to CNBC’s programming.

Bill was part of the production team that started the Financial News Network in 1981. It was the first cable channel devoted to business news.

In 1991, when NBC purchased FNN, Bill joined the CNBC team. He has garnered 7 Cable ACE nominations.

Bill has always believed that educating viewers about how the markets work is as important as informing them about the latest news.

Bill received his Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism in 1980 from California State University, Northridge.