Joe Ricketts | |
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Born | John Joseph Ricketts July 16, 1941 Nebraska City, Nebraska, U.S. |
Nationality | American |
Alma mater | Creighton University |
Occupation(s) | Businessman MLB owner/executive |
Known for | founding TD Ameritrade |
Title | Owner - Chicago Cubs |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Marlene Ricketts (m. 1963) [1][2] |
Children | Pete Ricketts, Tom Ricketts, Laura Ricketts, Todd Ricketts |
Awards | 2016 World Series champion |
Website | JoeRicketts.com |
John Joseph Ricketts (born July 16, 1941) is an American businessman and philanthropist. He is the founder, former CEO and former chairman of TD Ameritrade.[4] He had a net worth of US$2.7 billion as of 2019 according to Forbes.[5] Ricketts also engages in philanthropy through The Ricketts Art Foundation, Opportunity Education Foundation, The Cloisters on the Platte Foundation, and The Ricketts Conservation Foundation.[5][6][7][8][9]