T. Denny Sanford

T. Denny Sanford

T. Denny Sanford (#1717)

  • $ 2 B
  • Banking, credit cards
  • United States
  • M
  • 90 Years

About Me

T. Denny Sanford owns First Premier Bank, which specializes in offering credit cards to high-risk borrowers. The Sioux Falls, South Dakota, bank has just 18 branches, but is one of the largest issuers of Mastercards - many with steep rates and low limits. An active philanthropist, Sanford says he wants to die broke. To do that he'd have to give away his most valuable asset, First Premier. Sanford was previously investigated for child pornography after photos of nude underage girls were discovered in his email. The investigation was closed and charges were never brought. Sanford said his email was hacked.
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Achievements

Career Highlights

A snapshot of the defining milestones, leadership decisions, and breakthroughs that shaped T. Denny Sanford’s rise and global influence.

  • #1755   Billionaires (2026)
  •   The Richest Person In Every State (2025)
  • #340   Forbes 400 (2021)

Wealth Growth

Net Worth Growth Over Time

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Current Net Worth: $2.4B (May 4, 2026)