Despite his former wealth, Jordan Belfort’s net worth is estimated at -$100 million as of 2025 due to ongoing restitution owed to the victims of his fraud. 2. Biographical & Historical Context

Unchecked greed, substance abuse, financial corruption, and the "dark side" of the American Dream.

Jordan Belfort (born 1962) was a high-pressure salesman who specialized in scams.

This report analyzes across its two primary forms: the 2007 memoir by Jordan Belfort and the critically acclaimed 2013 film directed by Martin Scorsese . 1. Executive Summary