What is Stephen Jarislowsky's Net Worth?
Stephen Jarislowsky is a Canadian financier, businessman and philanthropist who has a net worth of $1.6 billion. Mr. Jarislowsky generated his wealth as the Founder, Chairman and CEO of Jarislowsky Fraser Ltd. With over $39 billion in assets under management, it's one of the largest and most lucrative investment management companies in Canada. Born Stephen A.
Jarislowsky in Berlin, Germany in September 1925, he is widely recognized the "Warren Buffett of Canada." He decided to retire as the CEO of the company in November 2012, but still remains its Chairman and has his voice heard as never before. Stephen Jarislowsky has expressed his opinion in the Globe and Mail in Canada with topics including the influence of money in politics, as well as the problems of suppressing English in Quebec. Also an art fanatic and collector, he owns pieces that range from Chinese jade to French impressionism.