While little has been reported about his wealth, a look at Bessent's winning bets while working in finance offer some insight into how me made his fortune.

Scott Bessent, Donald Trump's pick for Treasury Secretary, is a veteran Wall Street executive who advised Trump during his presidential campaign and has praised his economic agenda of tariffs, lower taxes,

Here's what to know about the Treasury secretary pick Bessent, who beat out a crowded field including former Fed official Kevin Warsh and billionaire Marc Rowan.