Jordan Belfort

Jordan Belfort, born on July 9, 1962, is an American former stockbroker and businessman, widely known as the "Wolf of Wall Street." He gained notoriety as the founder of Stratton Oakmont, a brokerage firm that became infamous for engaging in fraudulent practices, including "pump-and-dump" schemes that manipulated stock prices. In 1999, Belfort pleaded guilty to multiple counts of fraud and money laundering, resulting in a four-year prison sentence; he served 22 months before his release.123

Following his incarceration, Belfort reinvented himself as a motivational speaker and author. He published two memoirs: The Wolf of Wall Street, which inspired a major film directed by Martin Scorsese, and Catching the Wolf of Wall Street .12 His speaking engagements focus on sales training and ethics in business, leveraging his past experiences to educate others about the pitfalls of greed and misconduct in the financial industry.45

As the CEO of Jordan Belfort LLC, he provides corporate training and seminars based on his "Straight Line System," a sales strategy he developed during his career.12 Despite his controversial past, Belfort has maintained a successful career in motivational speaking and sales training.45