Jordan Belfort (The Wolf of Wall Street)

Jordan Belfort is a former stockbroker and motivational speaker, best known for his life story depicted in the film "The Wolf of Wall Street." He founded the brokerage firm Stratton Oakmont, which employed aggressive and often illegal tactics to sell stocks, leading to significant financial fraud. His actions resulted in his 1999 arrest and subsequent conviction for securities fraud and money laundering. He served 22 months in prison and has since reinvented himself as a speaker and author, focusing on sales techniques and ethical business practices, while reflecting on the consequences of his past actions.