Joe Ricketts
John Joseph Ricketts (born July 16, 1941) is an American businessman and philanthropist. He is the founder, former CEO and former chairman of TD Ameritrade. He has a net worth of US$2.7 billion as of 2019 according to Forbes. He has pursued a variety of other entrepreneurial ventures including DNAinfo.com, High Plains Bison, The Lodge at Jackson Fork, and The American Film Company. Ricketts also engages in philanthropy through The Ricketts Art Foundation, Opportunity Education Foundation, The Cloisters on the Platte Foundation, and The Ricketts Conservation Foundation. He and his family have been the owners of the Chicago Cubs Major League Baseball team since October 2009.
Joe Ricketts | |
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Ricketts in 2018 | |
| Born | July 16, 1941 Nebraska City, Nebraska, U.S. |
| Education | Creighton University (BA) |
| Occupation(s) | Businessman MLB owner/executive |
| Known for | founding TD Ameritrade |
| Title | Owner - Chicago Cubs |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse |
Marlene Volkmer (m. 1963) |
| Children |
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| Awards | 2016 World Series champion |
| Website | JoeRicketts.com |
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