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Bernard Madoff

Bernard Madoff Net Worth

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Bernard Madoff's net worth is currently estimated at $0M in 2026.

Net Worth Over Time

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Net Worth Timeline

1960$0.1MC

Starts Investment Firm

Founds Bernard L. Madoff Investment Securities LLC.

1980$10M+9900%B

Building Stock Market Fame

Gains recognition in the stock market for innovative trading strategies.

1990$50M+400%A

Chairman of the Nasdaq

Serves as the chairman of the Nasdaq stock exchange.

2000$500M+900%A

Ponzi Scheme Expansion

Ponzi scheme grows to massive proportions, attracting more investors.

2008$825M+65%A

Financial Crisis Impact

Financial crisis puts pressure on the Ponzi scheme's sustainability.

2008$0M-100%F

Ponzi Scheme Collapses

Scheme collapses, exposing Madoff's fraud and causing immense financial harm.

2009$0MF

Sentenced to Prison

Sentenced to 150 years in prison for orchestrating the Ponzi scheme.

2021$0MF

Death in Prison

Madoff dies in prison, leaving behind a legacy of financial ruin and deceit.

2026$0MF

Infamous Legacy

Remains a symbol of financial fraud and the dangers of unchecked greed.

Last updated: February 25, 2026