Missouri, a state known for its cultural crossroads and strong business legacy, is home to some of America’s most powerful families and corporate leaders. From agriculture and pharmaceuticals to investment and sports, Missouri’s wealthiest individuals shape the state’s economic landscape.
Here are the Top 10 Richest People in Missouri in 2025, based on Forbes data, local financial disclosures, and company valuations.
1. Pauline MacMillan Keinath – $9.4 Billion
Source of Wealth: Agriculture (Cargill Inc.)
Residence: St. Louis, MO
Missouri’s richest person, Pauline MacMillan Keinath, is an heir to the Cargill fortune. Cargill is the largest privately held company in the U.S., and her family owns an estimated 88% of the company’s shares.
2. Rodger Riney & Family – $5.3 Billion
Source of Wealth: Finance (Scottrade)
Residence: St. Louis, MO
Founder of Scottrade, Rodger Riney sold the brokerage firm to TD Ameritrade in 2017. He is now one of Missouri’s top philanthropists, especially in cancer research and health innovation.
3. John Morris – $4.8 Billion
Source of Wealth: Retail (Bass Pro Shops)
Residence: Springfield, MO
Morris founded Bass Pro Shops, one of the largest outdoor and sporting goods retailers in North America. He also owns Cabela’s and Big Cedar Lodge, a luxury wilderness resort.
4. Jim Kavanaugh – $2.3 Billion
Source of Wealth: Technology (World Wide Technology)
Residence: St. Louis, MO
Kavanaugh co-founded World Wide Technology (WWT), a multi-billion-dollar IT services company. He is also a minority owner of St. Louis SC, the city’s Major League Soccer team.
5. David Steward – $2.1 Billion
Source of Wealth: Technology (World Wide Technology)
Residence: St. Louis, MO
Steward is co-founder and chairman of WWT and one of the wealthiest Black entrepreneurs in America. He built the company from the ground up and is an active supporter of diversity, education, and tech access.
6. E. Stanley Kroenke – $1.8 Billion (Missouri Assets)
Source of Wealth: Sports, Real Estate (Kroenke Sports & Entertainment)
Residence: Columbia, MO / Los Angeles, CA
Owner of the Los Angeles Rams, Arsenal FC, and several Colorado-based teams, Kroenke has deep real estate roots in Missouri. Though primarily based in California, his agricultural and commercial landholdings in Missouri remain vast.
7. Jim McKelvey – $1.3 Billion
Source of Wealth: Technology (Square/Block Inc.)
Residence: St. Louis, MO
Co-founder of Square (now Block, Inc.) with Jack Dorsey, McKelvey is a serial entrepreneur and author. He remains active in St. Louis’s tech ecosystem, especially through his nonprofit LaunchCode.
8. Barry Beracha – $900 Million
Source of Wealth: Packaged Foods (Sara Lee, Bakery Investments)
Residence: Ladue, MO
Beracha, a former CEO of Sara Lee Bakery Group, has built a strong legacy through investment in food brands and agribusiness. He remains active in corporate governance and charitable giving in Missouri.
9. Andy Taylor & Family – $800 Million
Source of Wealth: Car Rentals (Enterprise Holdings)
Residence: St. Louis, MO
Heir to the Enterprise Rent-A-Car fortune, Taylor and his family manage Enterprise Holdings, which includes National and Alamo. Though privately held, the company is one of the largest car rental operators globally.
10. Michael Staenberg – $600 Million
Source of Wealth: Real Estate Development
Residence: Chesterfield, MO
Staenberg co-founded THF Realty with Stan Kroenke and now operates The Staenberg Group, focusing on large-scale commercial and retail developments across the Midwest.
Summary Table
| Rank | Name | Net Worth (2025) | Source of Wealth | Residence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pauline MacMillan Keinath | $9.4B | Cargill Inc. | St. Louis |
| 2 | Rodger Riney | $5.3B | Scottrade | St. Louis |
| 3 | John Morris | $4.8B | Bass Pro Shops | Springfield |
| 4 | Jim Kavanaugh | $2.3B | World Wide Technology | St. Louis |
| 5 | David Steward | $2.1B | World Wide Technology | St. Louis |
| 6 | E. Stanley Kroenke | $1.8B | Sports, Real Estate | Columbia |
| 7 | Jim McKelvey | $1.3B | Block Inc. (Square) | St. Louis |
| 8 | Barry Beracha | $900M | Packaged Foods | Ladue |
| 9 | Andy Taylor & Family | $800M | Enterprise Holdings | St. Louis |
| 10 | Michael Staenberg | $600M | Real Estate | Chesterfield |
Final Thoughts
Missouri’s wealth is concentrated in St. Louis, Springfield, and Columbia, driven by industries like agribusiness, technology, retail, real estate, and sports. These individuals and families contribute immensely to job creation, philanthropy, and civic innovation across the state.
