Julien Mercier

Financial Research Writer & Net Worth Analyst

I've spent the last decade digging into financial data and public records—everything from SEC filings to business journalism archives. What fascinates me most is the gap between perception and reality when it comes to wealth: how fortunes are built, inherited, diversified, and sometimes lost. I grew up curious about how money works in the real world, not just textbook economics. I bring that same skepticism to net worth research: asking hard questions about sources, methodology, and what we actually know versus what we're guessing. When I'm not researching, you'll find me reading financial biographies, experimenting with home cooking, or hiking in the Alps.