Tyler Mathisen — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Won an Emmy Award for a report on Black Monday (1987) for WCBS-TV in New York.
Currently a Distinguished Fellow at the University of Chicago (since 2025).
Served as Anchor/Correspondent at CNBC for 28 years (1997-2025), hosting shows including Power Lunch, High Net Worth, and Closing Bell.
Was financial correspondent and money editor for Good Morning America from 1991 to 1997.
Held roles including Executive Editor and Senior Editor at MONEY Magazine from 1982 to 1997, supervising mutual funds coverage.
Graduated from the University of Virginia in 1976 with a Bachelor's Degree in Government and Foreign Affairs.

Biography

Tyler Mathisen is an American journalist with a career spanning over three decades in financial journalism. He is recognized for his extensive work across major media outlets, including CNBC, Time Inc., ABC, and WCBS New York. Mathisen earned an Emmy Award for his report on Black Monday in 1987, which aired on WCBS-TV. As of 2025, he serves as a Distinguished Fellow at the University of Chicago.

Mathisen's career began at Time Life books after graduating from the University of Virginia in 1976.