Childhood and Education Journey of Larry Fink in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: April 7, 2025

Discover the defining moments in the early life of Larry Fink. From birth to education, explore key events.

Laurence Douglas Fink is an American billionaire and the co-founder, chairman, and CEO of BlackRock, the world's largest asset management firm. BlackRock manages over $10 trillion in assets. As of April 2024, Fink's net worth was estimated at $1.2 billion. He also serves on the board of the World Economic Forum.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

1925: Birth of Frederick Fink

In 1925, Frederick Fink, Larry Fink's father, was born. He later owned a shoe store.

1930: Birth of Lila Fink

In 1930, Lila, Larry Fink's mother, was born. She later became an English professor.

November 2, 1952: Laurence Douglas Fink Born

On November 2, 1952, Laurence Douglas Fink, the future co-founder, chairman, and CEO of BlackRock, was born.

1974: Fink Earned BA from UCLA

In 1974, Larry Fink earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science from UCLA.

1974: Fink Married Lori Weider

In 1974, Larry Fink married his high-school sweetheart, Lori Weider.

1976: Fink Received MBA from UCLA Anderson

In 1976, Larry Fink received an MBA in real estate from the UCLA Anderson School of Management.

2004: Bought Finch Farm

In 2004, Larry and Lori Fink bought Finch Farm in North Salem, New York from Stanley Tucci for $3.7 million.

2012: Death of Lila Fink

In 2012, Lila Fink, Larry Fink's mother, passed away.

2013: Death of Frederick Fink

In 2013, Frederick Fink, Larry Fink's father, passed away.

2016: Fink Aspired to be Treasury Secretary

In 2016, Larry Fink aspired to become Hillary Clinton's Treasury Secretary.

October 2018: Fink Cancelled Plans to Attend Investment Conference

In October 2018, after the murder of Jamal Khashoggi, Larry Fink cancelled plans to attend an investment conference in Saudi Arabia.

2019: Bought Land in North Salem

In 2019, Larry and Lori Fink bought 27 acres of land in North Salem from the town's deputy supervisor Peter Kamenstein for $5.4 million.

2024: Fink on 2024 Presidential Election

In the lead-up to the 2024 presidential election, Larry Fink stated that it "really doesn’t matter" for financial markets whether Donald Trump or Kamala Harris wins the election.

March 2025: Fink on protectionism in March 2025

In March 2025, following weeks of poor performance by US stocks amid actions by the Donald Trump administration, Fink said, "protectionism has returned with force."