Who is Jordan Belfort?

 

Who is Jordan Belfort? The world knows him as an

American former stockbroker, entrepreneur, and author. Belfort was born on July 9, 1962, in Bronx, New York, USA. He is best known as the founder of Stratton Oakmont, a brokerage firm that became infamous for securities fraud and stock market manipulation. In 1999, Belfort pleaded guilty to fraud-related crimes and served 22 months in prison.

His life story inspired the 2013 film "The Wolf of Wall Street," directed by Martin Scorsese and starring Leonardo DiCaprio as Belfort. The film portrays Belfort's rise and fall in the financial world and the extravagant lifestyle he led during his time at Stratton Oakmont.

Following his notorious past in the financial world, Belfort has reinvented himself as a motivational speaker, author, and sales trainer. He has published two memoirs, "The Wolf of Wall Street" (2007) and "Catching the Wolf of Wall Street" (2009), providing readers with insights into his experiences and lessons learned. In addition, Belfort released a new book titled "The Wolf of Investing: My Playbook for Making a Fortune on Wall Street," offering a step-by-step guide to building wealth through intelligent investments.

"The Wolf of Investing" is part of Belfort's "Way of the Wolf" series, which includes "Way of the Wolf: Straight Line Selling" and "Catching the Wolf of Wall Street." Collectively, these books provide a comprehensive understanding of Belfort's approach to business, sales, and investing, and offer readers a unique perspective on achieving success in today's competitive marketplace.

In his personal life, Belfort has been married three times and has two children. His first marriage to Denise Lombardo in 1985 ended in divorce in 1991. Later in 1991, he married British-born model Nadine Caridi, and the couple had two children, Chandler and Carter Belfort. However, their marriage dissolved in 2005 due to Belfort's infidelity and substance abuse issues. In 2021, Belfort married Cristina Invernizzi, an Argentine model, and actress, in a private ceremony in Las Vegas after several years of being together.

Jordan Belfort's personal relationships have garnered public interest due to his high-profile career and the events depicted in "The Wolf of Wall Street." Despite personal challenges, Belfort has worked to rebuild his reputation and now focuses on sharing his business and investing knowledge with others through writing and speaking engagements.