Four San Diego County residents make this year's list of the 400 richest Americans as compiled by Forbes Magazine. Number 165 at $2.5 billion is Charles Brandes, the highly-successful money manager. Number 220 at $2.1 billion is Ernest Rady, who made his money in banking and insurance. Number 271 at $1.8 billion is Ted Waitt, who had the foresight to sell a huge bundle of his Gateway stock before its collapse. Number 297 at $1.6 billion is Irwin Jacobs of Qualcomm.
Four San Diego County residents make this year's list of the 400 richest Americans as compiled by Forbes Magazine. Number 165 at $2.5 billion is Charles Brandes, the highly-successful money manager. Number 220 at $2.1 billion is Ernest Rady, who made his money in banking and insurance. Number 271 at $1.8 billion is Ted Waitt, who had the foresight to sell a huge bundle of his Gateway stock before its collapse. Number 297 at $1.6 billion is Irwin Jacobs of Qualcomm.