Jordan Belfort
Jordan Belfort is a former stockbroker and author who pleaded guilty to financial crime in 1999 for his involvement in a penny-stock scam.
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Jordan Belfort is an American entrepreneur famous for his rapid rise, fall, and eventual recovery as a successful motivational speaker. He is best known for his bestselling memoir The Wolf of Wall Street, which documents his experiences in the infamous Wall Street corruption of the late 1980s.
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5 Interesting Facts about Jordan Belfort
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Was a Wall Street Legend
Jordan Belfort became a Wall Street legend as the founder of Stratton Oakmont, an over-the-counter brokerage firm that he created in 1989.
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Involved in Stock Market Manipulation
Belfort was involved in stock market manipulation and was charged with securities fraud. He was eventually sentenced to four years in prison for his crimes.
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Subject of "The Wolf of Wall Street" Film
Belfort's story was told in the 2013 film "The Wolf of Wall Street" starring Leonardo DiCaprio which was based on his memoirs.
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A Self Made Millionaire at
At the age of 22, Jordan Belfort became a self-made millionaire by selling penny stocks and other investments.
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Started a Career Coaching Business
After his release from prison, Belfort started a career coaching business and continues to speak around the world about sales and success strategies.
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Jordan Belfort is an American entrepreneur who was born on July 9, 1962 and is currently 61 years old. He is best known for founding the brokerage firm Stratton Oakmont and popularizing the "pump and dump" stock strategy, which ultimately resulted in his conviction and imprisonment. He is the subject of the 2013 film "The Wolf of Wall Street" starring Leonardo DiCaprio.