Warren Buffett’s deputy turned $70,000 into $264 million in 29 Years: How Ted Weschler did it

Ted Weschler, Warren Buffett’s deputy at Berkshire Hathaway, grew his retirement account from more than $70,000 in 1989 to $264 million by 2018. His investment journey involved publicly traded securities, careful stock selection, exceptional luck and a Roth IRA conversion that came with a $28 million tax bill.
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