The biggest earners on Wall Street in 2007

We all know about hedge fund manager John Paulson's $3 billion take in 2007. Chances are you've heard of George Soros' stunning $2.4 billion or so take, as well. You would think the Forbes list of top earners would be interesting because it goes beyond hedge fund managers, but the first 15 spots are taken by just those (the usual suspects: Steve Cohen, T. Boone Pickens, and the like). The private equity crowd also was represented, with Steven Schwarzman of the Blackstone Group placing 16th, and Henry Kravis and George Roberts of Kohlberg Kravis Roberts placing 18th and 19th.   

For more:
- here's the Forbes article and list

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