Charles R. Schwab is the pioneering founder, longtime CEO, and current Co‑Chairman of The Charles Schwab Corporation, which he started in 1971. Renowned for revolutionizing the discount brokerage industry—offering low-cost, tech-driven trading and eliminating commissions—he built one of the largest global investment firms managing over $10 trillion in client assets and serving more than 32 million accounts. Semi-retiring in 2008, he remains the largest individual shareholder and leads the Schwab Foundation’s education and dyslexia initiatives. 

Byron Trott is the founder, chairman and co‑CEO of BDT & MSD Partners, a high-end merchant bank advising and investing alongside family‑ and founder‑led firms. A former Goldman Sachs vice chairman turned confidant to billionaires including Warren Buffett and Michael Dell, Trott built his firm into a discreet powerhouse managing over $33 billion in capital. He is also a committed philanthropist and trustee at the University of Chicago, and current president emeritus of the Horatio Alger Association.

Bernard Saul, II is an American billionaire and real estate entrepreneur, serving as Chairman & CEO of Saul Centers since 1993. An heir to the historic B.F. Saul Company—a mortgage and property firm founded in 1892—he transformed the legacy business into a publicly traded REIT managing 9 million sq ft across Washington DC–area office and retail properties, and sold Chevy Chase Bank to Capital One in 2009.  

Arthur Dantchik is the American-born co‑founder and managing director of Susquehanna International Group (SIG), one of the world’s leading quantitative trading firms. A SUNY‑Binghamton alumnus and former professional poker player, he helped build SIG into a global powerhouse and steered early investments in ByteDance—earning a seat on its board.

Andrew Beal is a billionaire financier, mathematician, and founder of Beal Bank, known for his contrarian investment strategies and deep-value approach to banking. A self-made entrepreneur, Beal built his fortune by acquiring distressed assets and betting against market trends. Beyond finance, he is a noted math enthusiast, real estate investor, and namesake of the unsolved Beal Conjecture, offering $1 million to anyone who can prove it.

Alex Meruelo is a Cuban-American entrepreneur and investor, known for building a diversified business empire spanning media, hospitality, gaming, real estate, and finance. As the first Latino owner of an NHL team—the Arizona Coyotes—Meruelo is a trailblazer in sports ownership and a prominent figure in the Latino business community. His portfolio includes Meruelo Media, Sahara Las Vegas, and Grand Sierra Resort, reflecting a bold, multi-sector investment strategy.

George Kaiser is an American billionaire businessman, philanthropist, and chairman of BOK Financial Corporation. He is known for his substantial contributions to education, healthcare, and early childhood development through the George Kaiser Family Foundation. Kaiser maintains a low public profile despite his considerable wealth and influence.

Renata Kellnerova is a prominent Czech businesswoman and philanthropist, widely known as the widow of Petr Kellner, the founder of PPF Group. She has played a significant role in maintaining and expanding the family's business empire following her husband's death, becoming one of the most influential women in the business world.

Andrey Melnichenko is a Russian billionaire industrialist known for his significant contributions to the global chemical and energy sectors. He is the founder of EuroChem Group and SUEK (Siberian Coal Energy Company), two of the largest companies in their respective industries.

Vicky Safra is a prominent billionaire philanthropist and businesswoman, known for her significant influence in banking and real estate. She is the widow of Joseph Safra, a Brazilian-Lebanese banking magnate, and manages the family’s vast wealth and philanthropic endeavors.

Michael Hartono, an influential Indonesian businessman, is co-owner of the Djarum Group, a major conglomerate with interests in various sectors. He is one of Indonesia's wealthiest individuals, known for his substantial contributions to the country's business landscape and philanthropy.

Robert Budi Hartono is an Indonesian businessman and one of the wealthiest individuals in the country. He is best known for his significant stake in Djarum, a major clove cigarette manufacturer, and his investments in Bank Central Asia (BCA), one of Indonesia's largest banks. His business interests span various sectors, including electronics, real estate, and agriculture.

Jeff Yass is an American billionaire and the co-founder of Susquehanna International Group, a global quantitative trading firm. He is known for his expertise in options trading and poker, and he is a significant political donor, particularly in libertarian and conservative circles.