Richard Whitney
Criminal

Richard Whitney Net Worth

Richard Whitney was a former president of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) who had a net worth of $100 million. He was born in 1888 and resigned from his position at the NYSE by his own choice, but was later indicted and sentenced to 5-10 years in prison for embezzlement.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day August 1, 1888
Birth Place Massachusetts
Age 131 YEARS OLD
Birth Sign Leo

💰 Net worth: $100 million (2024)

About

Former president of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) who resigned by his own choice but was later indicted and sentenced to 5-10 years in prison for embezzlement.

Before Fame

He borrowed money from his family to establish his own brokerage film called Richard Whitney & Co. and purchase a seat on the NYSE.

Trivia

He wound up serving only 3 years and 4 months after being released on parole for good behavior.

Family Life

His wife stood behind up even when he was taken to jail.

Associated With

Gyude Bryant was another man charged with embezzlement.

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