Jordan Belfort Net Worth

Jordan Belfort grew up in Queens, New York and graduated from University of Maryland with a biology degree.

He started his career as a stockbroker and founded Stratton Oakmont which engaged in "pump and dump" schemes to defraud investors.

At its peak, Stratton Oakmont employed over 1,000 stock brokers and generated $50 million in annual revenues. Belfort lived an extravagant lifestyle during this time.

In the late 1990s, federal investigators uncovered Stratton Oakmont's illegal activities. Belfort was indicted for money laundering and securities fraud.

He served 22 months in prison and was ordered to pay $110 million in restitution to victims.

Belfort accumulated many luxury assets during his heyday like yachts, mansions and exotic cars but today lives a more modest lifestyle.

Net Worth of Jordan Belfort