Jordan Belfort

Jordan Belfort established Stratton Oakmont in 1989, rapidly building it into one of the largest over-the-counter brokerage firms in the United States. During its peak, Stratton Oakmont employed over 1,000 stockbrokers and was involved in stock issues exceeding $1 billion, notably including the initial public offering for footwear company Steve Madden. Prior to this, Belfort gained early experience as a trainee stockbroker at L.F. Rothschild before the firm’s difficulties during the 1987 Black Monday stock market crash led to his layoff.

Most recently, Belfort released ‘The Wolf of Investing’ in 2023, further expanding his expertise into financial market strategies. He continues to engage with audiences globally, delivering keynotes and masterclasses that draw on his firsthand experiences in finance and business. His work as an author and speaker consistently reaches a wide international audience, making him a compelling voice on wealth creation, influence, and personal development.