Timothy Mellon is the grandson of Andrew Mellon, former U.S.
president.
His fortune is estimated at a staggering $14 billion, according to Forbes.
For Mellon, anonymity is both a personal preference and a strategic choice one that keeps attention focused on his actions rather than his persona.
Mellon's net worth, while elusive, is emblematic of America's modern plutocracy.
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