We are searching for the most promising young professionals on Wall Street.

Since 2017, Business Insider has compiled its Rising Stars of Wall Street list to showcase the next wave of talent reshaping finance. The selections have included traders developing new strategies, investors building private-market opportunities, and dealmakers at firms including Goldman Sachs, Blackstone, BlackRock, and Citadel who made quick impacts.

Many past honorees have advanced to lead major businesses and influence the sector's path forward.

We are accepting nominations for the fall 2026 list and welcome your input through the official submission form.

While nominations are open, take a moment to review the standout individuals featured in earlier editions.

Here is the most recent group of young finance leaders worth knowing, along with key details about their work.

Insights and tips from leading professionals

The 2025 Rising Star recipients shared their best advice for recent college graduates, described how they used their first substantial paychecks, and outlined their daily habits.

Review of earlier Rising Stars of Wall Street selections

Explore the previous classes, whose members continue to advance in one of the world's most demanding industries.

Wall Street rising stars: 25 top young investors, traders, and dealmakers at firms like Goldman Sachs, Blackstone, and JPMorgan

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Wall Street rising stars: 25 top young investors, traders, and dealmakers at firms like Blackstone, Goldman, and Citadel

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The rising stars of Wall Street: Meet 25 outstanding young investors, traders, and dealmakers at firms like Blackstone, JPMorgan, and Bridgewater

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2021 Wall Street rising stars: Meet 25 up-and-comers in investing, trading, and dealmaking at firms like Blackstone, Tiger Global, and Goldman Sachs

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Meet 2020's Rising Stars of Wall Street from firms like Goldman Sachs, Blackstone, and Bridgewater shaking up investing, trading, and dealmaking

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Meet 2019's Rising Stars of Wall Street from firms like Goldman Sachs, Blackstone, and Apollo shaking up investing, trading, and dealmaking

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Meet 2018's Rising Stars of Wall Street shaking up investing, trading, and dealmaking

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Meet the Rising Stars on Wall Street shaking up investing, trading and dealmaking

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