Five St. Louisans named ‘Forbes 400’ richest Americans: Who are they?
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.
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- ✓ 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.
What changed
The 2026 Forbes 400 list identified five St. Louis residents among the wealthiest Americans.
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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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