25 Wall Street rising stars at firms like Apollo, Millennium, and Goldman Sachs

• Each year, Insider highlights Wall Street rising stars.
• These are up-and-comers in investment banking, trading, and asset management.

From shaking up investing at the largest US pension system to deploying make-or-break capital to struggling airlines and municipal governments, these 25 people stood out as the future of finance.

Selecting the final list wasn't easy. We received hundreds of nominations from bosses, colleagues, recruiters, and others working in the finance industry. We asked that nominees be 35 or under, based in the US, and stand out from their peers. Editors made the final decisions.

Insider talked to these rising stars, from leading firms like Goldman Sachs, BlackRock, and Tiger Global, to reflect on their successes, challenges, and best career advice.

Also check out their must-read book recommendations and visions for the next big disruptions on Wall Street.

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