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The Mormon Church is one of the richest religious establishments in the world today. Many followers have established businesses that have made them incredibly rich, worth hundreds of millions.

Some are even billionaires. did you know that some of the most influential people in the world are of the Mormon faith? Here are the 10 richest Mormons in the world for 2021.

10. David Neeleman Net worth: $400 million

David Neeleman is the founder of the airline company JetBlue. He established the company in 1999. it has been a rocky road with good years and bad years, but he has made a fortune during his time as its leader.

Mr. Neeleman was born in the country of Brazil. He is a member of the Mormon Church. He took a modest salary as the owner of the Sao Paulo-based company. He founded a total of four commercial airlines

9. Carlos Wizard Martins Net worth: $1 billion

According to Forbes, Carlos Wizard Martins has a net worth of $1 billion. He is the son of an Italian immigrant who learned the English language through the Mormon church.

He relocated to the United States where he attended BYU. He returned to the home of his family in Brazil and eventually became a teacher. He established a giant English language school and made a fortune in the process.

During the time he owned the institution, it served more than 800,000 students and helped them to learn English. He sold his interest in the company and now is one of the richest Mormons in the world today.

8. Jon Huntsman Net worth: $1 billion

Jon Huntsman has a net worth of $1 billion. He is a member of the Mormon Church who also served as a politician, governor, and diplomat in Utah. He made his fortune at the family's business called the Huntsman Corporation.

He was also a candidate for presidential nominee n the Republican Party in the year 2012. He also became a chairman of the Huntsman Cancer Foundation.

7. Jim Jannard Net worth: $1.7 billion

According to Mormons Today, Jim Jannard has made his fortune as the chief executive officer and chairman of Oakley, Inc. This is a company that manufactures designer sunglasses and apparel under its highly popular brand name. Mr. Jannard has been with Oakley for a number of years, leading the giant in the apparel industry forward through tough times.

The products are known for their superior quality and fashion appeal. Oakley remains one of the premier brands in sporting apparel and accessories today.

6. Roger W. Sant Net worth: $1.7 billion

According to NNDB, Roger W. Sant is one of the richest Mormons in the world today. He has an estimated net worth of $1.7 billion. He is the president and co-founder of Applied Energy Services Corporation which is an international power utility.

Mr. Sant attended Brigham Young University where he earned his SC degree. He went on to earn his MBA at the Harvard Business School. He taught at Stanford University. He founded AES in 1981 and served as the chief executive officer until 1993.

After stepping down he remained a member of the board as chairman until 2003. He also served as a member of the board at Marriot from 1993 through 2006. Mr. Sant was also on the Board of Regents for the Smithsonian Institutions, as well as for the Alfalfa Club, and other groups.

He is a supporter of the Democratic party and served on multiple campaign committees throughout the years. He also served on the Effective Government Committee, Dean for America, the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, and several more. He was also the Chairman of the World Wildlife Fund from 1994 through 2000.

5. Richard Taylor Peery Net worth: $1.7 billion

Peery is one of the richest people of the Mormon faith in the United States. He purchased the property in the Silicon Valley of California at the most opportune time.

He is a real estate investor who was in the right place and at the right time. His holdings in land situated in a prime location have made him a billionaire. He is an example of how purchasing real estate and flipping it for a higher price is done.

4. Richard Marriott Net worth: $1.8 billion

According to Times and Seasons, Richard Marriott has a net wealth that is just a little below his brother J. Willard (Bill) Marriott. He is the less visible of the two, but he is almost as rich as his more famous brother. Richard preferred to stay out of the spotlight and was not as well known as his brother Bill.

3. J. Willard (Bill) Marriott Net worth: $1.9 billion

J. Willard Marriott, owner of the famous Marriott hotel chain is worth an incredible fortune of $1.9 billion. He is one of the richest Mormons in the world at this time. He and his brother Richard made their fortunes in the hotel business. They're among the most famous Mormon followers in the world due to their success in the hospitality industry. Bill was the most visible of the two brothers.

2. Sid Bass Net worth: $1.9 billion

According to Celebrity Net Worth, Sid Bass has amassed a fortune of $1.9 billion. Mr. Bass and his siblings became incredibly rich when their uncle Sid Richardson passed away and left his fortune in oil holdings to them.

1. James L. Sorenson Net worth: $3.4 billion

James L. Sorenson became wealthy when he built his company that develops and markets medical devices. The business became wildly successful. He sold the company to Abbott Labs in 1980 and made billions in the process.

He is now involved in Sorenson Media, one of the leading video compression companies. He is also active in other successful endeavors as a serial entrepreneur. Mr. Sorenson is one of the richest Mormons in the world today.

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