Few investors have been as successful over their lifetimes as Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK-A)(NYSE:BRK-B) CEO Warren Buffett. Over a span of roughly 65 years, Buffett has transformed roughly $10,000 in seed capital into a net worth of more than $87 billion, as of Thursday, Dec. 12. Not to mention, Berkshire Hathaway's share price appreciation has created more than $400 billion in wealth for shareholders over the years.
Image: BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY CEO WARREN BUFFETT AT HIS COMPANY'S ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER MEETING. IMAGE SOURCE: THE MOTLEY FOOL.