At the top of the heap is Blackstone Group's founder, chairman, and CEO, Steve Schwarzman. He ranks No. 38 overall.
Blackstone's stock has outperformed that of all other listed private-equity competitors over the past five years.
The company has pushed into real estate in a big way in recent years. It went on a real-estate buying spree after the financial crisis, ending up as the largest private-sector landlord in America.
The list also includes long-time industry veterans who have regularly graced Forbes' list, up-and-coming leveraged-buyout pros who are still making a name for themselves, and a pair of siblings who have earned a reputation as two of the most competitive brothers in the business.
Business Insider breaks down Forbes' rich list, based on a who's who in private equity:
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