This worldrenowned industrial, banking, real estate, and political dynasty made the world’s largest private fortune in the oil business, primarily through the Standard Oil Company, powering America’s lamps and, eventually, their automobiles. Most noted for their philanthropic endeavors in education, health, and conservation, John D. Rockefeller reportedly gave away $540 million over his lifetime and …

This former CEO of Time Warner is now the chairman of Citigroup. His financial advice is coveted by some of the most powerful individuals including President Obama, for whom he serves on the economic advisory team; and Secretary of Treasury Timothy Geithner, who met with Parsons as many as 17 times during his first year …

He’s the heir to the Johnson & Johnson fortune, and now serves as chairman and CEO of the Johnson Company. He also owns the New York Jets, which over the past ten years he has taken significant steps to rebuild the team. Johnson is frequently cited as a devoted philanthropist, creating the Alliance for Lupus Research …

He is the CEO and chairman of JPMorgan Chase, whom the New York Times recently named “America’s Least Hated Banker.” Since the financial crisis, Dimon has been fervently trying to rebuild and revolutionize the banking system, using the opportunity to acquire Bear Stearns and Washington Mutual. His hard work has paid off; JPMorgan Chase has just …

The Long Island born, Harvard Law School graduate has been CEO and chairman of American Express since 2001. As the head of such a powerful financial institution, it’s no wonder that his estimated annual earnings in 2009 were more than $16 million. This November, Chenault was honored with the Third Lantern Award by the Old North Foundation …