Here are the 19 richest private equity titans in America

Forbes' 'Richest People in America' list just dropped and it's packed with pros from the private equity business.

At the top of the heap is Blackstone Group's founder, chairman and CEO Steven Schwarzman. He ranks #38 overall.

Blackstone's stock has outperformed that of all other listed private equity competitors over the last five years. The company has pushed into real estate in a big way in recent years,

The company 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: