American businessman, financial analyst, investment advisor and stock investor Mario Gabelli has an estimated net worth of $1.56 billion as of May 2016 according to Forbes. In addition to being the founder, Gabelli currently serves as the chief executive officer and chairman of Gabelli Asset Management Company Investors, an investment firm with over $36.4 billion under its management.

Mario Joseph Gabelli was born on June 19, 1942 in The Bronx New York City New York. He is an alumnus of Fordham University and Columbia Business School. Currently based in Greenwich Connecticut, Gabelli is married with four children named Marc, Michael, Elisa, and Matthew.

Mario Gabelli started his firm as a dealer and broker in 1977. However, he started making money at age 13 by buying stocks. Through time, the firm has developed into a  diversified financial services corporation. In addition to being a businessman, Mario Gabelli often appears on shows like CNN, CNBC, and Bloomberg.