Introducing Wall Street's Rising Stars of Equity Research age 35 and under

Every day, an army of Wall Street stock analysts issue target prices, stock predictions and forecasts for many of the thousands of publicly traded companies.

We scoured our contacts for the best and brightest of these analysts, receiving recommendations from bosses, colleagues, investors and recruiters. The editors made final decisions.

We came across many talented people, and this list is by no means comprehensive.

We've included people with varying levels of experience at Wall Street research firms including Morgan Stanley, JPMorgan and more. While we've included the best and the brightest of the nominees, this list is by no means comprehensive.

To be eligible, the rising stars had to be aged 35-years-old or younger as of December 1, and involved in sell-side equity research at a Wall Street firm, as well as be distinguished in some way from the pack.

Here's Business Insider's list of the top young Wall Street stars of equity research: