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Joe Kernen Biography
Joe Kernen is an American in the journalism field who works for CNBC as a co-anchor of “Squawk Box” every Monday to Friday from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. on the Signature Morning program. Following a ten-year career as a stockbroker, Kernen joined Financial News Network (FNN), which was merged with CNBC in 1991. He attained the position of vice president at both EF Hutton and Smith Barney after receiving training at Merrill Lynch.
Joe Kernen Height
Kernen stands at a rough height of 5 feet and 7 inches
Joe Kernen Age
Kernen is 68 years old. He was born on January 6, 1956, in Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.A. Every January 6th, Kernen celebrates his birthday annually.
Personal Life
Joe Kernen Relatives and Family
Kernen grew up in Western Hills, Cincinnati. He keeps information regarding his family and relatives away from the public eye. However, we will update this information once it’s available to the public.
Joe Kernen Spouse and Children
Kernen is happily married to Penelope Kernen, a former commodities trader from Short Hills, New Jersey. The couple got married in 1998 on a golf course. They have been blessed with two children.
Joe Kernen Education
Kernen attained a bachelor’s degree from the University of Colorado in molecular, cellular, and developmental biology as well as a master’s degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Professional Life
Joe Kernen Career
Kernen works for CNBC as a co-anchor of “Squawk Box” every Monday to Friday from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. on the Signature Morning program. Following a ten-year career as a stockbroker, Kernen joined Financial News Network (FNN), which was merged with CNBC in 1991. He attained the position of vice president at both EF Hutton and Smith Barney after receiving training at Merrill Lynch. It is the longest-running program on the network and takes a quick-witted, satirical look at the world of Wall Street. In Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, at CNBC’s worldwide headquarters, Kernen is based.
Kernen was CNBC’s On-Air Stock Editor prior to his role as an anchor, appearing on the network throughout the business day. He oversaw corporate cash accounts, qualified retirement plans, and the personal assets of important personnel, with a focus on small- to medium-sized businesses.
He worked at the MIT Center for Cancer Research, one of the top organizations in the world, while pursuing his doctorate degree. His research on mouse erythroleukemia cells led to several papers in prestigious academic journals, such as CELL, Developmental Biology, and Cold Spring Harbor Symposia on Quantitative Biology.
Joe Kernen Net Worth
Kernen has garnered a net worth ranging from $1 million to $6 million during his successful career as a journalist.
Joe Kernen Salary
Kernen receives an approximate annual salary of $110, 000 which he earns working as an anchor.
Joe Kernen Social Media
Kernen has active social media platforms i.e. Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. He has a following of over 1K on Facebook, a following of over 2369 on Instagram, and a following of over 226.9K on Twitter.
CNBC Station
At CNBC, Kernen works alongside his fellow anchors, reporters, and meteorologists, such as:
- Rosanna Lockwood
- Julia Boorstin
- Deirdre Bosa
- Morgan Brennan
- Contessa Brewer
- Dominic Chu
- Bertha Coombs
- Jim Cramer
- Andrea Day
- Sara Eisen
- Sharon Epperson
- Kelly Evans
- David Faber