Wes Moore's Net Worth

Westley Watende Omari Moore is an American Politician, Author, TV producer, social

entrepreneur, and US Army Veteran. He is a Democrat and currently serving as the 63rd
Governor of Maryland since 2023. He is the 1st African American Governor of Maryland and 3rd
black person to become Governor of any U.S. state.

The net worth of Wes Moore is estimated to be around 5 million dollars. He has multiple income
sources. He is an NYC best-seller author, founder and CEO of BridgeEdu, TV producer, and
Governor of Maryland. He makes his money from all of these professions.

Early Life of Wes Moore:

Wes Moore was born on October 15, 1978, in Maryland to Joy and William Westley Moore. Both
of his parents were related to the media industry. When he was 3 years old his father died. In
1984, his mother moved to her parents in New York with him and his two sisters. There she
worked hard to provide for her family.

There he attended Riverdale Country School. Due to the challenges of poverty he was involved
in petty crimes and his grades started to decline. To save Moore from wasting his potential at
the age of 13 his mother enrolled him at Valley Forge Military Academy and College. There he
turned his life around to the right path and excelled in both studies and sports.

In 1998, he graduated with an associate degree from Valley Forge. After completing the
requirements for the early commission he was appointed as a second lieutenant in Army
Reserves. He then enrolled in John Hopkin University to study international relations and
economics. There he was also part of the John Hopkins Blue Jays Football Team. He graduated
from John Hopkins in 2001.

After his graduation, he interned at different places. He also attended Wolfson College, Oxford
as a Rhodes Scholarship. He got his master's degree in international relationships from there in
2004. His Early life was tough but he ascended and chose the right path. Despite many
problems he remained determined.

Wes Moore's Career:

Moore has had a diverse career, he worked in different fields including finance, media, writing,
and politics. He became successful in every field.
Military Career:
Wes Moore military service began in 1998 right after he graduated from Valley Forge Military
Academy and College and applied for an early commission. He served as a Captain and
paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne Division from 2001 to 2005.

He was also deployed in Afghanistan for some time. His experience in the U.S. Army made him
disciplined and motivated. Moore was also awarded a combat action badge and bronze star for
his service.

Career as Investment Banker:

Wes Moore has had a career in investment banking after he left the army. He worked with the
world's largest banks like Citigroup and Deutsche. In both organizations, he held various
positions including sales, investment banking, trading, and many others.

In 2006 Moore started his career by joining Deutsche as an analyst. His job was to analyze
market trends and look for opportunities in the market. After just two years in 2008, he was
promoted to associate in fixed income and currency division. He handled many high-profile
clients and developed strategies for the bond and currency market.

In 2010 Wes Moore joined CitiGroup as a senior client advisor and vice president of the Global
Wealth Management Division. He handled high-net-worth clients and developed strategies for
them. In 2012 he was promoted to managing director and made head of their youth program.
Overall his career as an investment banker was very successful.

Career as Author:
Wes Moore has had a successful career as an author. He has written several books and is a
New York Times best seller. His first book stayed on the NYC Times bestseller #1 list for 2
years. He has written several books. Some of Wes Moore books are "The Other Wes Moore:
One Name, Two Fates", "The Work: My Search for a Life That Matters", and "Five Days: The
Fiery Reckoning of an American City".

"The Other Wes Moore: One Name" is a story of two people with the same names living in the
same neighborhood choosing different paths. "The Work: My Search for a Life That Matters" is
a book that shared his life journey and the lessons he learned. Wes Moore is a gifted writer; he
has a unique storytelling ability that engages readers.

Political Career:
Wes Moore didn't have a political career before 2023 but he was an active philanthropist. He
has been serving on the board of directors in many organizations helping people and trying to
reduce crime. He also founded an organization BridgeEdu to help young people. All of his
efforts helped him win the election and become the 63rd Governor of Maryland.
Wes Moore Family:
The Wes Moore family tree consists of 2 sisters, a mother, a wife, and two kids. His father
passed away when he was a kid. His mother Joy Thomas Moore was a Jamaican Immigrant.
After the death of his father, she worked hard to provide for her family. Moreover, when he
became involved in petty crime she helped him turn his life around.

He got married to his girlfriend Dawn on July 6, 2007. She is an attorney and the Chief
Corporate Social Responsibility Officer at CitiGroup. She also held a position in the Robin Hood
Organization with his husband. The couple has two kids named Mia and James. They were
born in 2011 and 14 respectively. They are living a happy life in Baltimore.

Wes Moore Age/Weight/Height:

Date of Birth October 15, 1978

Age 44 years

Weight N/A

Height 5 feet 8 Inches

Zodiac Sign Libra

Residence Governor House

Wes Moore Awards/Achievements:

Wes Moore has won several awards for his service in the U.S. Army which include.

● National Defence Service Medal (NDSM)

● Afghanistan Service Medal (ASM)
● Armed Forces Reserve Medal (AFRM)
● Army Service Ribbon
● Parachutist Badge

Achievements

● He was able to raise $650 Million for Robin Hood Foundation

● Created and Organization BridgeEdu to help Students
● Became New York Times best seller author and remained on the chart for 2 years.
● Became a successful investment banker and worked for the two largest banks in the
world.
● Became the first black Governor of Maryland.
Conclusion:
Wes Moore is an American author, Politician, Investment banker, and Social Entrepreneur. He
is currently serving as the 63rd Governor of Maryland. His net worth is estimated to be around
$5 million. He has been a successful writer, investment banker, producer, and CEO. He has
also won many awards for his service.

FAQ’s:

How did wes moore make his money?

Wes Moore had multiple sources of income. He is a New York bestseller author, former CEO of
the Robin Hood Foundation, Founder of Bridge Edu, Television Producer, and former
investment banker. He has made money from all these professions and organizations.

Does wes moore have a family?

Yes, he is married to Dawn (née Flythe). The couple has 2 kids, a son and a daughter named
James and Mia. James is their younger son and Mia is their older daughter.

Is wes moore married?

Yes, Wes Moore is married to Dawn (née Flythe). The couple married on July 6, 2007, after a
long relationship.

How old is author wes moore?

Wes Moore was born on October 15, 1978. So as of February 2023, Wes Moore is 44 years old.

What is wes moore the CEO of?

Currently, he is not serving as the CEO of any organization. But from June 2017 until May 2021,
Moore was CEO of the Robin Hood Foundation. He was also the founder and CEO of
BridgeEdu from 2014 to 2019.

What kind of person is wes moore?

Wes Moore is a

Why did wes moore go to military school?

Wes Moore was became involved in pettyl crimes. His hraded started to decline. That is why his
mother enrolled him to military school to discipline his life.