Ben Carson – $30 Million

Those acquainted with the name Ben Carson might recognize him from his recent role as the 17th U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, a position he held from 2017 to 2021. Prior to his venture into politics, Carson gained renown as a distinguished neurosurgeon, notably leading a surgical team that achieved the groundbreaking separation of craniopagus twins.

His current net worth hovers around $30 million, and he has previously held positions on the boards of directors at both Costco and Kellogg’s. These roles were relinquished prior to his presidential bid in 2016. In the year 2021, Carson assumed positions on the boards of directors at D.R. Horton, Galectin Therapeutics Inc., and HeartStitch. He is also an accomplished author, with several books to his name, including “Why America Matters,” which he co-authored with Valerie Pfundstein, and was released in November 2021.