Michael Milken

Michael Milken

Michael Milken (#512)

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  • $ 8 B
  • Investments
  • United States
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  • 79 Years

About Me

Mike Milken joined what became investment bank Drexel Burnham Lambert in 1969 and expanded the market for high-yield junk bonds. He was banned from the securities industry after pleading guilty to securities fraud in 1990. In February 2020, President Trump pardoned him. Milken chairs the Milken Institute think tank, which produces the annual Milken Global Conference in Los Angeles, the Davos of the West Coast. His investments include private equity, hedge funds, venture capital and more than one asset management firm. He's donated $500 million of his fortune on the Center For Advancing The American Dream in Washington DC, which including outside funding is expected to cost $1 billion.
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Achievements

Career Highlights

A snapshot of the defining milestones, leadership decisions, and breakthroughs that shaped Michael Milken’s rise and global influence.

  • #509   Billionaires (2026)
  • #192   Forbes 400 (2025)

Wealth Growth

Net Worth Growth Over Time

Tracking Michael Milken’s net worth journey over the years, highlighting key growth phases and financial milestones.

Current Net Worth: $7.5B (May 4, 2026)