The Oldest Money Managers

3. Carl Icahn

Not only is Carl Icahn one of the oldest money managers to date, but he’s also one of the most influential ones. As the majority shareholder of the diversified holding company, Icahn Enterprises, he’s one of the leading men when it comes to stock choices and investments. After launching his career on Wall Street in 1961 and forming the securities firm Icahn & Co. seven years later, the broker has garnered so much money that at age 79, he’s considered one of Forbes’ Highest-Earning hedge fund managers.