The 25 Richest People in the US

The 25 Richest People in the US

Warren Buffett - $72.7 Billion

Warren Buffett, chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, is considered the most successful investor in the world. He and Bill Gates have traded the No. 1 and 2 positions in the wealth rankings over the years. At 85, he's had many years to amass his fortune.

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