Thomas Marsico

Stock guru bought back marsico Capital Management for $2.7 billion late last year from Bank of America; had sold the money management firm in 2001 for $1.1 billion. Bad bets recently: many Marisco funds loaded with sluggish casino stocks. Founded Marsico Capital 1997. Dodged tech bubble by selling off before crash, invested in companies with stable earnings. Assets under management: $95 billion.