Five St. Louisans named ‘Forbes 400’ richest Americans: Who are they?
Seven Missourians have been named to the 2026 Forbes 400 list of richest Americans, with five hailing from St. Louis. David Steward, founder of World Wide Technology, leads the group with an estimated fortune of $12.3 billion, ranking him No. 110 nationally and making him Missouri's richest person. The list includes 34 newcomers this year, with Elon Musk topping the overall list.
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- ✓ David Steward's estimated fortune is $12.3 billion.
- ✓ David Steward is Missouri's richest person and ranks No. 110 nationally.
- ✓ Elon Musk tops the overall list of wealthiest Americans.
- ✓ The 2026 Forbes 400 list includes 34 newcomers.
What changed
The number of Missourians on the Forbes 400 list has been revised from five St. Louis residents to a total of seven individuals from the state.
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Seven Missourians, including five from St. Louis, make Forbes 400 list
Seven Missourians have been named to the 2026 Forbes 400 list of richest Americans, with five hailing from St. Louis. David Steward, founder of World Wide Technology, leads the group with an estimated fortune of $12.3 billion, ranking him No. 110 nationally and making him Missouri's richest person. The list includes 34 newcomers this year, with Elon Musk topping the overall list.
Why it matters
The Forbes 400 list is an annual ranking of the wealthiest Americans. This year's list features 34 newcomers and is led by Elon Musk. The inclusion of Missourians, particularly those from St. Louis, highlights the region's economic influence.
What is confirmed
- David Steward's estimated fortune is $12.3 billion.
- David Steward is Missouri's richest person and ranks No. 110 nationally.
- Elon Musk tops the overall list of wealthiest Americans.
- The 2026 Forbes 400 list includes 34 newcomers.
What to watch next
- The complete list of Missourians on the Forbes 400
- The ranking changes for returning list members in 2027
confidence 100%Sources used for this update (3)
- www.stltoday.com — Musk, Bezos top Forbes 2026 list of richest Americans
- www.forbes.com — David Steward - Forbes
- www.stlamerican.com — From humble beginnings to billions - St. Louis American
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David Steward leads Missourians on 2026 Forbes 400 list
World Wide Technology founder David Steward is the wealthiest person in Missouri according to the 2026 Forbes 400. Steward, 75, holds an estimated fortune of $12.3 billion and ranks No. 110 nationally. While previous reports indicated five St. Louis residents were on the list, current data shows seven Missourians in total made the ranking. Elon Musk continues to top the overall list of wealthiest Americans, which includes 34 newcomers this year.
Why it matters
The Forbes 400 serves as a benchmark for extreme wealth concentration in the United States. Missouri's representation on the list highlights the economic influence of regional tech and business hubs.
What is confirmed
- David Steward is the founder and chairman of World Wide Technology.
- David Steward ranks No. 110 on the 2026 Forbes 400.
- David Steward's fortune is estimated at $12.3 billion.
- Elon Musk tops the 2026 Forbes 400 list.
- The 2026 Forbes 400 includes 34 newcomers.
Still unconfirmed
- Seven Missourians made the 2026 Forbes 400 list.
- Greg Brockman is the wealthiest new addition to the list with a net worth of $25.5 billion.
- Nearly 50 billionaires from Florida secured spots on the list.
What to watch next
- Identification of the other six Missourians on the Forbes 400 list
- Verification of the total number of St. Louis residents specifically included in the rankings
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- www.usatoday.com — 2 New Jersey billionaires make Forbes 400 richest Americans list
- www.stlamerican.com — David Steward remains Missouri’s richest person
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Five St. Louisans Featured on 2026 Forbes 400 List
Five residents of St. Louis appear on the 2026 Forbes 400 list of the wealthiest Americans. While the specific names of the St. Louisans are not detailed in the current reports, the broader list is topped by Elon Musk. The 2026 rankings include 34 newcomers, with Greg Brockman emerging as the wealthiest new addition to the list with a net worth of $25.5 billion. Wealth growth in 2026 is particularly notable in Florida, where nearly 50 billionaires have secured spots on the list.
Why it matters
The Forbes 400 serves as a primary benchmark for tracking the concentration of wealth among the top 400 richest individuals in the United States. These annual rankings reflect shifts in industry dominance and the emergence of new billionaires.
What is confirmed
- Elon Musk is the wealthiest person on the Forbes list of Americans.
- Greg Brockman is the richest newcomer to the Forbes 400 with $25.5 billion.
- The 2026 Forbes 400 list includes 34 newcomers.
Still unconfirmed
- Five St. Louisans were named to the Forbes 400 list of richest Americans.
- Nearly 50 Florida billionaires made the Forbes 400 in 2026.
What to watch next
- Publication of the full list of the five St. Louisans
- Detailed net worth breakdowns for the St. Louis residents
confidence 80%Sources used for this update (7)
- Forbes — Meet The 34 Newcomers To The 2026 Forbes 400 List
- The Hill — Meet the wealthiest person in your state, according to latest Forbes report
- FOX 2 — Five St. Louisans named ‘Forbes 400’ richest Americans: Who are they?
- Yahoo Finance — Greg Brockman joins Forbes 400 as richest newcomer at $25.5 billion
- 10News.com — Elon Musk tops Forbes’ list of wealthiest Americans. See who else made the cut
- www.usatoday.com — Nearly 50 Florida billionaires make Forbes 400 as wealth soars in 2026
- www.tampabay.com — Forbes 400: Who are the wealthiest Floridians?
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