Meredith Whitney is a prominent American businesswoman and financial analyst, renowned for her insightful predictions and analyses within the banking sector. She began her career at Oppenheimer & Co. in 1993, where she quickly established herself as a key player in the Specialty Finance Group. Her expertise led her to Wachovia in 1998, where she spearheaded financial institution research, further solidifying her reputation as a leading analyst in the industry. In 2004, Whitney returned to Oppenheimer as a managing director, focusing on banks and brokers, before embarking on her entrepreneurial journey in 2009 by founding the Meredith Whitney Advisory Group (MWAG).