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Peter Kellogg Named Richest Resident of New Jersey

The 84-year-old investor secures the top spot following the relocation of John Overdeck to Florida.

Updated on Oct. 26, 2026 in Financial Planning

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Investor Peter Kellogg is now New Jersey’s wealthiest resident with a $5.8 billion net worth following John Overdeck’s relocation to Florida. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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Forbes has identified Peter Kellogg as the wealthiest resident in New Jersey with an estimated net worth of $5.8 billion. This change in rankings follows the departure of previous titleholder John Overdeck, who moved his primary residence to Florida.

Why it matters

The shift highlights how changes in primary residency can alter state-level wealth rankings. John Overdeck, who held a $7.4 billion fortune in 2025, surrendered his status as the state's richest resident upon moving to a $72 million estate in Palm Beach.

Forbes identified billionaires across 46 states as of October 9, 2026. Data shows California leads with 255 billionaires, followed by New York with 153.

The players

Peter Kellogg

He is an 84-year-old investor and the former head of the brokerage firm Spear, Leeds & Kellogg.

John Overdeck

He is a billionaire who previously held the title of New Jersey's richest resident before relocating to Florida.

The details

Peter Kellogg built his wealth through his long-standing career at Spear, Leeds & Kellogg, a firm he joined in 1973 and eventually sold to Goldman Sachs for $6.5 billion in 2000. Beyond his business ventures, Kellogg, who led IAT until 2015, has contributed over $4 million to support U.S. ski and snowboarding teams.

Timeline

  1. 1973: Peter Kellogg joined the brokerage firm Spear, Leeds & Kellogg.

  2. 2000: Kellogg sold his firm to Goldman Sachs for $6.5 billion.

  3. 2015: Kellogg stepped down from his role as CEO of IAT.

  4. 2025: John Overdeck served as the richest resident of New Jersey.

  5. October 9, 2026: The cutoff date for Forbes net worth estimates.

Market Dynamics

The report provides a snapshot of wealth concentration that follows the methodology established by the Forbes list of billionaires by state. This update follows the annual methodology of the Forbes list of billionaires by state to track wealth shifts.

For residents, these rankings offer insight into the shifting tax base and economic profiles of their respective states. Such movements can influence local policy decisions regarding tax brackets and infrastructure investments for all taxpayers.

The takeaway

Wealth rankings are highly sensitive to the residency status of individuals, which can change rapidly due to lifestyle preferences and tax planning. Tracking these shifts helps citizens understand the broader economic trends affecting their home state.

Further reading

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Source note: This article includes information reported by NJBIZ.

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