The mechanics of a single fortune — what is owned, how it is held, who runs it, what happens at death.
3 installments so far. New ones are added as they publish.
Part 1Warren BuffettWarren Buffett owns 188,290 Berkshire A shares and was paid $100,000 a year. What the filings show about a $146 billion fortune that pays out nothing, and the 2034 deadline…August 8, 2026
Part 2Jensen HuangJensen Huang, who resigned as Nvidia CEO in November 2026, holds 812 million shares across three trusts and six LLCs. What the filings show, and what is known about a…August 26, 2026
Part 3The WaltonsThe Walton family's Walmart stake is about $370 billion, and almost none of it sits in anyone's name. SEC filings show one LLC, one trust, four management trusts and a…September 13, 2026