Antony 'Tony' Ressler, born on October 16, 1960, in Washington, D.C., into a Jewish family, is a prominent financier and co-founder of Apollo Global Management. His father, Ira Ressler, was an attorney and World War II veteran who instilled a strong work ethic. Ressler earned a Bachelor of Science in Foreign Service from Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service and an MBA from Columbia Business School. He began his career at Drexel Burnham Lambert before co-founding Ares Management in 1997, where he maintains business interests in Los Angeles, the firm's headquarters. In 2015, he acquired ownership of the Atlanta Hawks NBA team, serving as Principal Owner and Chairman of the Board of Advisors. Ressler is also involved in public education as a founder and former Chairman of the Alliance for College Ready Public Schools. He is married to actress Jami Gertz, with fellow billionaire Leon Black as his brother-in-law. As of 2024, his net worth is estimated at $11.3 billion.