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Wesley Edens

Wesley Edens

Wesley Edens (#1713)

Global Rank #1713
Country Rank #607
Country United States

Wesley Edens is listed among the world billionaires tracked by Iconic Billionaires.

  • $ 2 B
  • Investments
  • United States
  • M
  • 64 Years

Snapshot

Quick Facts

Global Rank #1,713
Country Rank #607
Net Worth $2.4B
Previous Worth $2.4B
Worth Change +$0.0B
Country United States
Industry Investments
Age 64 Years
Gender M
Worth As Of May 4, 2026
Last Refreshed 15 Sep 2026, 12:00 AM
Residence New York, New York
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Profile Data

Personal Stats

Age 64
Source Of Wealth Investments, Self Made
Self Made Score 8
Residence New York, New York
Citizenship United States
Marital Status Married
Children 4
Education Bachelor of Arts/Science, Oregon State University
Net Worth Change +$0.0B +0.0% from previous worth
Previous Net Worth $2.4B
Current Net Worth $2.4B

Worth as of May 4, 2026

About Me

Wes Edens cofounded asset manager Fortress Investment Group in 1998. A former BlackRock partner, Edens first became a billionaire alongside his four cofounders when Fortress went public in 2007. Fortress was acquired by SoftBank in 2017 for $3.3 billion. Edens walked away with about $500 million pretax. He is the CEO of publicly traded liquefied natural gas company New Fortress Energy. He is a co-owner of the NBA's Milwaukee Bucks, Premier League soccer team Aston Villa and Portugal's Vitoria Club Sport soccer club. His Brightline railway, the only private passenger line in the U.S., operates high-speed trains from Orlando to Miami.

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Did You Know?

Edens began construction on Brightline West, his second railway, in 2024. The $12 billion project line will be the first true high-speed train in the U.S.

Wealth Growth

Net Worth Growth Over Time

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

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

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