Herbert Wertheim (#1075)
If you want to become a millionaire, you learn how to make a dollar, and you do it over and over until you have a million.
- $ 4 B
- Investments
- United States
- M
- 87 Years
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About Me
Herbert "Herbie" Wertheim is an optometrist and inventor who built a fortune over five decades of investing in stocks. Wertheim, who is dyslexic and struggled in school, joined the U.S. Navy at age 17 after facing truancy charges. He founded and still runs Brain Power Inc., a manufacturer of optical tints for eyeglasses; it holds more than 100 patents and copyrights. Since 1970, he has invested his profits from Brain Power into the stock market and is the largest individual shareholder in aerospace firm Heico.
Achievements
Career Highlights
A snapshot of the defining milestones, leadership decisions, and breakthroughs that shaped Herbert Wertheim’s rise and global influence.
Wealth Growth
Net Worth Growth Over Time
Tracking Herbert Wertheim’s net worth journey over the years, highlighting key growth phases and financial milestones.
Current Net Worth: $4.0B
(May 4, 2026)
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