#38: Pennsylvania — Jeff Yass
Net Worth $59 billion
Jeff Yass built his fortune as a co-founder of Susquehanna International Group, a trading firm known for options and quantitative strategies. Starting as a professional trader, he helped grow the firm into one of the largest privately held financial companies, using data-driven decision-making to stay ahead in global markets.

In addition to investing, Yass is deeply involved in political and educational initiatives. He’s a major supporter of school choice and policy reform efforts. His time is largely spent guiding investments while backing causes that align with his views on markets and education.
