Joe Mansueto is the founder and Executive Chairman of Morningstar, Inc., a leading provider of independent investment research. Born on September 3, 1956, in Chicago, Illinois, Mansueto graduated from the University of Chicago with a bachelor's degree in business administration. He began his career in the investment industry working for Harris Associates, a Chicago-based investment firm. In 1984, at the age of 27, Mansueto founded Morningstar with an initial investment of $80,000, driven by his vision to provide better tools and research for individual investors. Under Mansueto's leadership, Morningstar grew from a small startup into a global investment research powerhouse. The company expanded its offerings beyond mutual fund analysis to include stock research, exchange-traded funds, closed-end funds, and other investment vehicles. Mansueto's innovative approach and commitment to transparency and independence helped Morningstar gain a reputation as a trusted source of investment information. In 2005, Morningstar went public, and Mansueto's leadership was instrumental in the company's successful IPO. He stepped down as CEO in 2017 to focus on his role as Executive Chairman, where he continues to guide the company's strategic direction and long-term vision. In addition to his work at Morningstar, Joe Mansueto is known for his philanthropy and civic engagement. He and his wife, Rika, established the Mansueto Foundation, which supports education, health care, and journalism initiatives. Mansueto's contributions to the investment industry have been recognized with numerous awards, including the 2008 Entrepreneur of the Year Award from Ernst & Young and the 2010 Distinguished Alumni Award from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. As Executive Chairman, Mansueto remains dedicated to Morningstar's mission of empowering investors and fostering a more transparent and efficient financial marketplace.