The top dogs in finance are worth millions and even billions, so it's no surprise they flaunt their exorbitant pay checks on the places they call home.
We found the most expensive homes belonging to bankers, hedge funders, and the kings of finance.
From oceanfront mansions with more rooms than you could possibly know what to do with to ritzy Manhattan penthouses with panoramic skyline views, any one of these properties will make you drool.
To estimate the approximate current market value of the houses, we looked at public assessors' records and spoke to expert realtors in these homes' markets, including Kyle Egan, licensed real estate salesperson for Nest Seekers International, and Susan Breitenbach, licensed associate real estate broker with Corcoran Group.
#17 Peter and Jill Kraus' Park Avenue residence (TIE)
Estimated value: $30 million
Title: Former Merrill Lynch executive and wife
According to Curbed, Peter and Jill Kraus purchased this Park Ave. sweet spot for nearly double what the previous owner paid. The former "Goldmanite" worked for just three months at Merrill Lynch before collecting his $25 million bonus and resigning, eventually purchasing this impressive apartment.
Nest Seekers real estate broker Kyle Egan estimated the home at $30 million, based on a similar listing on another floor of the building.
#17 Julian Robertson's luxurious full-floor apartment (TIE)
Estimated value: $30 million
Title: Founder of Tiger Management Corp.
Julian Robertson purchased an apartment at the famous 740 Park Avenue complex for "just" $3.9 million, and later came to occupy the entire 27th floor, according to Egan. Given the high per-square-foot prices of a Park-facing unit, Roberton's five-apartment combination — totaling 8,000 square feet — is valued around $30 million.
The property was built by the grandfather of Jackie Kennedy Onassis, and has been home to numerous wealthy individuals, from David Koch to Vera Wang. Living here, however, comes with very high maintenance fees and carrying charges.
#16 Eddie Lampert's Florida mansion
Estimated value: $30.3 million
Title: Chairman of Sears Holdings Corp. and Founder, Chairman, and CEO of ESL Investments
Eddie Lampert set records for the most expensive single family home in Indian Creek Island when he purchased this property for $40 million in 2012. It's an extra-impressive feat, considering the neighborhood's affluence.
The seven-bedroom, Italian-style home is set on 2.7 acres in Biscayne Bay, and includes luxurious features like a reflecting pool at the entrance. Public assessor records estimate the home is worth $30.3 million today.
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