William Henderson

William Henderson serves as the Chief Investment Officer at Valley National Financial Advisors in Wayne, PA, where he leads the firm’s Investment Department, chairs the internal Investment Committee, and directs all investment research and portfolio strategy efforts. He is responsible for providing investment analysis and guiding the advisory teams with asset allocation decisions, regularly communicating market views and economic commentary to clients and colleagues.

With more than 30 years of industry experience—including 26 years at BlackRock as Managing Director—Henderson’s expertise spans portfolio management, asset allocation, and macroeconomic research. His investment focus includes major asset classes such as equities, fixed income, alternatives, and commodities, with recent emphasis on themes like artificial intelligence, energy markets (notably oil and natural gas), and developments in cryptocurrency and digital assets.

Henderson’s educational background features a Bachelor of Science in Finance and an MBA in Finance from Penn State University, complemented by additional studies at The Art Institutes and the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. He is recognized for his clear communication of complex concepts and his commitment to client-centric portfolio management, as well as his active contributions to industry discussions through public commentary and thought leadership.