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Christopher McGratty

Managing Director

Head of U.S. Bank Research

Christopher McGratty joined KBW in 2004 and continues to set the standard as the go-to resource in the banking sector. He currently serves as Head of U.S. Bank Research, a position he’s held since 2020. Previously, Mr. McGratty led the firm’s SMID-Cap bank research during a time of increased consolidation and activity.

Mr. McGratty is widely recognized as a top industry analyst. Most recently, he was ranked the #2 Mid-Cap Banks Analyst (2023, 2024) in the Extel (formerly Institutional Investor) All-American Research Survey. Under his leadership, KBW’s Mid-Cap Banks Team ranked #1 in the Extel All-America Research Team Survey for both 2023 and 2024. Mr. McGratty has led discussions with many of the banking sector’s leading executives and investors and appears frequently as an expert guest on business television networks like CNBC and Bloomberg.

Chris received his BS degree from Villanova University in 2002 and holds a Chartered Financial Analyst designation as well. He began his career as a Financial Controller at Morgan Stanley.

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