Net Worth: $2.1 billion

LAST YEAR: $2 billion
CHANGE: 4.90%
AGE: 75
RESIDENCE: Brentwood
SOURCE OF WEALTH: Technology

Chernick has had a relatively busy year donating to the campaigns of conservative lawmakers in the upcoming election. But Chernick wasn’t always known for his political contributions. He was once largely known for his successfully acquired business ventures. His first software company was bought by IBM in 1976, his second, NC4, by Everbridge Inc. in 2004. His conservative media outlet called Pajamas Media sold to Camarillo-based Salem Media Group in 2019. Now his only tech company is El Segundo-based Celerium Inc., a cybersecurity company that acquired another startup in 2021 but has otherwise remained quiet.

Education: Chernick, who was born in Canada, attended the University of Manitoba.

Political Donations: Chernick has donated $366,050 to political campaigns following the 2020 election cycle.

Stock Sales: According to documents from the Securities Exchange Commission, Chernick sold 38,053 shares from StartEngine to the tune of $840,745.50 between 2022 and 2024.