Meet Kristen Oliveri, Crain Currency's new editor

Author Marcus Baram

Marcus Baram is a contributing editor at Crain Currency, where he covers the intersection of finance and politics. Prior to joining Crain Currency, Baram was a staff writer at Fast Company and an editor at Huff Post. He has also written for outlets such as The New York Times, The Atlantic, and Vice. Baram is an expert on economic policy and has a deep understanding of the ways in which politics shapes the global financial system. In his role at Crain Currency, he brings a unique perspective to the complex and ever-evolving world of finance. With his keen analysis and clear writing, Baram helps readers make sense of the important issues impacting the economy today.

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May 01, 2023

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We have some exciting news to share at Crain Currency!

We are pleased to announce that Kristen Oliveri has joined our team as the new editor, as we expand our reach into the family office sector. With more than 15 years of experience covering wealth management and family offices for publications such as Institutional Investor, With Intelligence and, most recently, Markets Group, Kristen brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the table. Kristen_small

Throughout her career, Kristen has been dedicated to developing thoughtful content for family offices through a variety of media, including articles, video interviews, high-touch events and conferences. At Crain Currency, Kristen's mission is clear: Expand our family office audience, create meaningful content for the community and curate a diverse advisory board of industry experts.

“In this role, I am returning to my roots as a journalist covering the family office space,” Kristen said. “I am thrilled to have the opportunity to build a creative vision for this new brand, launched by Crain, a third-generation family business itself. I hope to bring together all the things that I am passionate about — people, families, legacy and luxury — and turn them into thoughtful and actionable content for the family-office community at large."

Frederick P. Gabriel Jr., executive editor of Crain Currency, expressed his enthusiasm about Kristen’s hire, stating: “We are fortunate to have recruited a news executive with Kristen’s experience. Not only does she have deep relationships in the family office world, but she is also extremely knowledgeable about the trends and issues facing ultra-high-net-worth families. Our focus now will be on building our audience of family office professionals and those who serve them.

“With Kristen’s help, Crain Currency will become the go-to digital platform for families building wealth and legacies.”

Kristen is eager to connect with readers and industry experts as she builds out the vision for Crain Currency. To get in touch with her, please email [email protected].

Read more about Kristen, in her own words, here on our website, craincurrency.com.

Author Marcus Baram

Marcus Baram is a contributing editor at Crain Currency, where he covers the intersection of finance and politics. Prior to joining Crain Currency, Baram was a staff writer at Fast Company and an editor at Huff Post. He has also written for outlets such as The New York Times, The Atlantic, and Vice. Baram is an expert on economic policy and has a deep understanding of the ways in which politics shapes the global financial system. In his role at Crain Currency, he brings a unique perspective to the complex and ever-evolving world of finance. With his keen analysis and clear writing, Baram helps readers make sense of the important issues impacting the economy today.