An American media personality, Jonathan V. Fortt currently co-anchors CNBC’s Squawk Alley Broadcast, broadcasting live from the New York Stock Exchange. With prior roles as a senior editor at both Business 2.0 magazine and Fortune magazine, he brings extensive experience to his current position.

Jon was born on December 12, 1976, in Long Island, New York, United States, and he commemorates his birthday annually on December 12th.

Jon is 5 feet 7 inches tall and weights 70 kilograms.

Jon’s father transitioned from being an architect to becoming a United Church of Christ minister, whereas his mother pursued a career as a teacher. Although Jon has not disclosed extensive details about his parents, both of them are graduates and received education. He grew up with his two brothers, Tavia and Steven. However, information regarding Tavia and Steven is currently unavailable, but updates will be provided as soon as possible.

Jon is happily married to Gina Fortt, who previously worked as a full-time reading specialist at Barron Park Elementary School. Additionally, she taught in a third-grade classroom at El Carmelo Elementary School. Gina holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education and Teaching from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Together, Jon and Gina are proud parents of two sons named Nathan and Benjamin.

In 2010, Jon began his journey with CNBC as a technology correspondent, focusing on companies, startups, and emerging trends propelling innovation within the industry. Prior to this role, he worked at Fortune Magazine, where he extensively covered major technology corporations. Jon’s contributions to various projects garnered recognition, earning awards from the Society of American Business Editors and Writers.

During his tenure as a senior newspaper editor, Jon played a pivotal role in establishing a blog and podcast network. He oversaw the development of multimedia initiatives and also served on the board of the Associated Press Managing Editors.

Jon commands an average annual salary estimated between $604,000 and $683,000. With his successful career and financial acumen, he has accumulated an estimated net worth of $5 million.