Richard Christopher Whalen serves as the Chairman of Whalen Global Advisors LLC, an advisory firm. He is also known as an author and financial analyst.

His career includes significant roles such as Senior Managing Director & Head of Research at Kroll Bond Rating Agency, Inc., and EVP at Carrington Holding Company, LLC. Whalen has also contributed to financial discourse as a Contributor and Contributing Editor at National Mortgage News. He holds a Bachelor's degree in History.