#2: Warren Buffett

Known as: Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Berkshire-Hathaway

Net Worth: $87.7 billion

Children: 3

Warren Buffett’s ethos is rooted in the principles of hard work and a simple way of life. As a stalwart proponent of “value investing,” Buffett’s early years were consumed by poring over endless financial reports on a quest to unearth undervalued companies. Despite amassing such a fortune, he still calls the same house in Omaha, Nebraska, his home that he bought for $31,000 back in 1958.

Yet, when it comes to passing on the fruits of his labor, the renowned “Oracle of Omaha” has a much grander vision than simply enriching his own lineage. Buffett’s commitment to allocating 99% of his wealth to charitable causes is driven by a noble conviction: “I’m not an advocate for perpetuating dynastic wealth, especially when six billion others in the world face far more daunting challenges.”