Larry Fink

One of the true titans of Wall Street, Larry Fink has built BlackRock—the firm he cofounded in 1988—into the world’s largest asset manager, which holds nearly $13 trillion and has offices in dozens of countries. Fink has also flexed his influence in the world of politics, where, despite a history of close ties with Democrats, he’s cultivated a relationship with President Donald Trump. And while he’s historically been outspoken on issues like combating climate change and promoting inclusion, he has tamped down on his and his company’s rhetoric in the wake of Trump’s election. Fink is 72 years old, and there has been growing chatter about who might succeed him at BlackRock, but for now he is very much in control as chairman and CEO.