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Byron Trott

Byron Trott

Byron Trott (#872)

Global Rank #872
Country Rank #352
Country United States

Byron Trott is listed among the world billionaires tracked by Iconic Billionaires.

  • $ 5 B
  • Investments
  • United States
  • M
  • 67 Years

Snapshot

Quick Facts

Global Rank #872
Country Rank #352
Net Worth $5.0B
Previous Worth $5.0B
Worth Change +$0.0B
Country United States
Industry Investments
Age 67 Years
Gender M
Worth As Of May 4, 2026
Last Refreshed 10 Sep 2026, 12:00 AM
Residence Winnetka, Illinois
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Personal Stats

Age 67
Source Of Wealth Investments, Self Made
Self Made Score 9
Philanthropy Score 2
Residence Winnetka, Illinois
Citizenship United States
Marital Status Married
Net Worth Change +$0.0B +0.0% from previous worth
Previous Net Worth $5.0B
Current Net Worth $5.0B

Worth as of May 4, 2026

About Me

Byron D. Trott is chairman and co-CEO of merchant bank BDT & MSD Partners. Trott merged his company BDT & Co. with Michael Dell's family investment firm MSD Partners in 2023. He started BDT in 2009 after nearly 30 years at Goldman Sachs, where he began as stockbroker and eventually rose to become vice chairman of investment banking. Trott's closely held BDT has provided advice and capital to family and founder-led companies including ones owned by such billionaires as Dennis Washington and Shahid Khan. Trott serves on the board of trustees at his alma mater, the University of Chicago.

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Did You Know?

While at Goldman Sachs, Trott worked under former Treasury secretary Hank Paulson, who was CEO of the bank.

Trott and wife Tina signed The Giving Pledge in 2021.

Wealth Growth

Net Worth Growth Over Time

Tracking Byron Trott's net worth journey over the years, highlighting key growth phases and financial milestones.

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Current Net Worth: $5.0B (May 4, 2026)

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