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Wexners out as Ohio’s wealthiest family, according to latest Forbes report
- Denise York and her family are now the wealthiest Ohioans, surpassing New Albany retail billionaire Les Wexner in the 2026 Forbes 400 ranking of America's richest residents.
- Forbes estimates the York family fortune at $10 billion, driven by NFL franchise ownership, while Wexner's net worth remained unchanged at $9.3 billion over the past year.
- The York family owns more than 90% of the NFL franchise, valued at more than $8 billion, and completed a takeover of English soccer club Leeds United in 2023.
- Wexner, who founded The Limited in 1963, built a retail empire including Victoria's Secret, Bath & Body Works, Abercrombie & Fitch, and Express before stepping down as CEO in 2020.
- Four Ohio residents and families made the 2026 Forbes list, with estimates representing a snapshot of wealth as of Sept. 4, 2026.
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