Jacob Rothschild, 4th Baron Rothschild, amassed a personal fortune estimated at $5 billion at the time of his death in February 2024 . His wealth was primarily built through independent ventures after departing from the family bank, NM Rothschild & Sons, in 1980. He took control of the Rothschild Investment Trust, now known as RIT Capital Partners, a major investment trust listed on the London Stock Exchange . Additionally, he co-founded St. James’s Place Wealth Management in 1991, further contributing to his financial success.
