Jonas Max Ferris [2025 Updates] Wiki, Bio, Net Worth, Career & Wife.

What happens when a financial advisor with a sharp eye for markets suddenly finds himself in the spotlight of national television? That’s the story of Jonas Max Ferris—a man who transformed from Wall Street analyst to household name on Fox Business. Known for breaking down complex financial trends into plain language, Ferris has built a career that bridges finance, media, and even film.

Born on September 13, 1971, in Southfield, Massachusetts, and raised in New York City, Ferris grew up in a creative household with parents involved in the arts. He graduated with a degree in Economics from Manhattan College in 1993 and later pursued business education at the University of Georgia, completing it in 1997. Early in his career, Ferris worked as a financial advisor and economic analyst, holding positions with firms such as the Bull & Bear Fund and the American Heritage Fund before making the leap into television.

FOX News and Television Career

Ferris joined the FOX News Network in 2002, which also marked his first television appearance. He was brought in as a panelist on the show Cashin’ In, where his stock market expertise and approachable commentary quickly resonated with viewers. Over the years, he became a familiar face across the Fox Business Network and Fox News programs, regularly offering economic analysis and financial commentary.

His major television credits include:

• Cashin’ In (Panelist, 2002)
• Bulls & Bears (Panelist, 2012–2019)
• Your World with Neil Cavuto (Contributor, 2006–2016)
• Cavuto on Business (Panelist, 2012–2014)
• The Willis Report (Panelist, 2013–2014)
• The Evening Edit (Contributor, 2018)
• Mornings with Maria Bartiromo (Panelist, 2018)
• Cavuto Live (Contributor, 2018–2021)
• Kennedy Live (Contributor/Panelist, 2019–2021)
• Tucker Carlson Tonight (Contributor, 2022)

MAXFunds.com

In 1999, Ferris co-founded MAXFunds.com with Jason Burr, a colleague from the University of Georgia. The website serves as a hub for mutual fund analysis, market data, and financial advice, making investment information more accessible to the public. His role as founder and editor of the site elevated his reputation as a trusted financial analyst.

Getting into Movies

Expanding beyond financial commentary, Ferris ventured into film production. In 2014, he co-executive produced the short drama If the Trees Could Talk, which premiered on October 25, 2014. The 24-minute production received positive reviews from fans and critics alike. While he is sometimes credited as a “producer” in Fox programs such as Bulls & Bears or The Evening Edit, these roles were tied to his appearances and contributions rather than formal production credits.

Career Highlights Table

Year(s)	Role / Program	Notes
Pre‑2002	Analyst / Advisor	Bull & Bear Fund; American Heritage Fund
~1999–Present	Co‑Founder, MAXFunds.com	Financial advisory & mutual fund analysis
2002	TV Debut on Cashin’ In	Fox Business Network panelist
2006–2016	Contributor, Your World	Fox Business programming
2012–2019	Panelist, Bulls & Bears	Regular commentator
2012–2014	Contributor, Cavuto on Business	Fox Business Network
2013–2014	Contributor, The Willis Report	Financial commentary
2018	Contributor, The Evening Edit	Financial segments
2018	Contributor, Mornings with Maria…	Market insights
2018–2021	Contributor, Cavuto Live	Fox Business Network
2019–2021	Contributor, Kennedy Live	General commentary
2022	Contributor, Tucker Carlson Tonight	Broader news commentary
2014	Co‑Executive Producer, If the Trees…	Short drama film

Post‑2022 Career (2023–Present)

After 2022, Ferris has remained active through a combination of social media and broadcast appearances. On February 2, 2023, he appeared as a Fox News contributor on Kennedy to discuss the Federal Reserve’s eighth consecutive interest rate hike and its impact on corporate layoffs across the finance and tech sectors. His analysis highlighted the dual pressures of monetary tightening and mass workforce reductions.

Ferris also maintains an active presence on his verified X (formerly Twitter) account, where he shares direct market observations. In June 2024, he noted NVIDIA surpassing Microsoft in market capitalization and questioned whether the Nasdaq could experience a drop similar to historic declines. In December 2024, he described a market slide during a Federal Reserve press conference as having “the beginning of the end of populism vibes.” These posts reflect his continued focus on the interplay between technology stocks, monetary policy, and investor sentiment.

Alongside his commentary, Ferris remains at the helm of MAXFunds.com. As of 2025, the site continues to provide mutual fund research and investor tools such as Powerfund Portfolios, comprehensive Fund Screeners, and Fund Snapshots—resources designed to simplify fund analysis for individual investors.

Net Worth

As of 2025, Ferris’s net worth is estimated to be around $5 million, derived from his television career, MAXFunds.com, financial advising, and media appearances.

Personal Life: Wife and Children

Jonas Max Ferris married Fox Business anchor Dagen McDowell in 2005. The two first met in 2001 on the set of Cashin’ In, where they appeared together as panelists. Their professional interaction on the program eventually developed into a relationship and later marriage. At the time, Ferris had not been publicly linked to any prior relationships, while McDowell had previously been married in 2001, a marriage that lasted 14 months before ending in divorce. The couple has no children but shares their home with a Chihuahua named Ramon.

Dagen McDowell holds a degree in Art History from Wake Forest University. She began her journalism career writing for Institutional Investor, later contributing to SmartMoney magazine and authoring the financial advice column Dear Dagen for TheStreet.com. In 2003, she joined Fox News as a business correspondent and, in 2007, became one of the founding anchors of Fox Business Network. Over the years, she has hosted and contributed to programs such as Mornings with Maria and Markets Now, and has appeared regularly on shows including Your World with Neil Cavuto and Imus in the Morning.

Wiki/Bio Facts

Fact	Value
Full name	Jonas Max Ferris
Date of birth	September 13, 1971
Age	53 (as of 2025)
Place of birth	Southfield, Massachusetts, USA
Nationality	American
Ethnicity	Caucasian
Gender	Male
Sexuality	Straight
Education	Economics (Manhattan College, 1993); Business (University of Georgia, 1997)
Occupation	Economic analyst, fund manager, journalist, producer
Employer	Fox Business Network; MAXFunds.com
Co‑founder	MAXFunds.com (1999)
Notable works	If the Trees Could Talk (2014)
Net worth	Over $5 million (estimated, 2025)
Awards	None publicly documented
Marital status	Married
Spouse	Dagen McDowell (m. 2005)
Children	None
Parents	Both artists (names not publicly known)
Adopted dog	Chihuahua named Ramon
Siblings	None publicly documented
Zodiac sign	Virgo
Religion	Not publicly disclosed
Political affiliation	Not publicly disclo