Wall Street's next generation: See the rising stars we've spotlighted over the years

Since 2017, Business Insider’s Rising Stars of Wall Street list has highlighted the young professionals redefining the finance industry.

We’ve featured bankers and investors behind the AI boom, traders reshaping markets, and business builders across firms such as Goldman Sachs, Blackstone, BlackRock, and Citadel, all of whom quickly left their mark.

Many of these honorees have since risen to lead businesses and shape the industry’s direction.

Here’s a look at our series highlighting Wall Street’s next generation of leadership and what we’ve learned from them.

2026’s Rising Stars of Wall Street

The latest class of young finance leaders you need to know — and what you need to know about them.

A look at past Rising Stars of Wall Street lists

Meet the classes of the past, made up of individuals who continue to succeed in one of the most competitive industries in the world.

Where are they now?

We’ve also tried to keep in touch with our former stars to see what they’re up to now.

Advice from the top

We tapped these successful Wall Streeters for intel on what skills are vital in the age of AI, how they’re networking, and more.