Massachusetts Hosts Nine Billionaires on Forbes 400 List

The 2025 Forbes 400 list highlights the wealthiest individuals across various U.S. states, showcasing significant growth in net worth despite economic challenges. Massachusetts leads with nine billionaires, including Fidelity CEO Abigail Johnson whose wealth surged to $35.7 billion, and siblings Edward and Elizabeth Johnson, collectively amassing $61.7 billion. New Jersey features four billionaires such as John Overdeck of Two Sigma, contributing to the nation's combined billionaire wealth of $6.6 trillion, a $1 trillion increase since 2024. Mississippi's two billionaires, the Duff brothers, have grown their net worth to $4.1 billion through diversified business ventures like Southern Tire Mart. Connecticut boasts six billionaires, with Steve Cohen topping the state list at $23 billion, while Elon Musk remains the richest person in America at $428 billion. These lists reflect the continued concentration of wealth among top entrepreneurs and investors across various industries including finance, sports, and technology.