Jeff Kreisler

Jeff Kreisler is currently the Head of Behavioral Science at JP Morgan Chase, where he leads thought leadership and innovation efforts in financial decision-making. He holds an impressive educational background, having attended Princeton and Virginia Law, and has diversified experiences ranging from teaching English in Russia to playing blues on the alto sax. Kreisler's career has spanned various fields including law, comedy, writing, and behavioral economics, making him a multifaceted speaker and author.

Kreisler is a best-selling author of "Get Rich Cheating" and "Dollars and Sense: How We Misthink Money and How to Spend Smarter," co-authored with Dan Ariely. "Dollars and Sense" has been recognized as a “Best Book of the Year” by Business Insider, Audible, Huffington Post, and The Washington Post, and was named the “#1 Book Every FinTech Professional Should Read in 2018” by Strands. His work in behavioral economics helps audiences understand the psychological forces behind financial decisions, enhancing consumer behavior, workplace motivation, and ethical decision-making across various industries.

Beyond his contributions to behavioral science, Kreisler has maintained a presence in media and entertainment. He was the executive editor of "My Wall Street Journal," which featured writers from The Daily Show, The Onion, Monty Python, and Spinal Tap, and has written for Comedy Central's Indecision2008, Huffington Post, Jim Cramer's TheStreet.com ("Funny Money"), and the Independent Film Channel. His background in comedy includes winning the Bill Hicks Spirit Award for Thought Provoking Comedy. Kreisler has also been a featured guest on networks including CNN, MSNBC, CNBC, Fox News, BBC, CBC, and Current TV, discussing topics related to economics, politics, and media.

Through his talks, Kreisler explores complex financial behaviors, irrational financial choices, and provides practical tools to promote smarter financial habits and decision-making in personal and professional contexts.