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Dan Gilbert net worth and how he made it

Forbes put Dan Gilbert's net worth at $19.9 billion in May 2025, ranking him 88th in the world.

Forbes estimated Dan Gilbert's net worth at $19.9 billion in May 2025. That ranked him 88th richest person in the world.

Most of the wealth comes from mortgage lending. Gilbert co-founded Rock Financial in 1985 with his brother Gary. It became an early online mortgage lender. Intuit bought it in 2000 and renamed the web operation Quicken Loans.

Gilbert and investors bought the business back in 2002. It later went public as Rocket Companies in 2020. In 2005 he bought the Cleveland Cavaliers for $375 million, then a record price for an NBA team.

Gilbert co-founded StockX, the resale marketplace for sneakers and other limited-edition goods. He invested after buying Campless in 2015, and StockX launched in February 2016. It was valued at over $3.8 billion in April 2021.

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How old is Dan Gilbert?

Dan Gilbert was born on January 17, 1962, in Detroit. He is 64 years old.

Where did Dan Gilbert go to school?

He earned a bachelor's degree from Michigan State University and a law degree from Wayne State University Law School. He grew up in Southfield, Michigan.

Who is Dan Gilbert's wife and how many children does he have?

He is married to Jennifer Gilbert, and they have five children. Their eldest son, Nick, died in May 2023 at age 26 from neurofibromatosis. The couple announced a divorce in September 2025.

Did Dan Gilbert have a stroke?

Yes. He was treated for a stroke on May 26, 2019, at age 57.