Denise Lombardo attracted the public’s attention for her ties to Jordan Belfort, a former American Stockbroker who was convicted of financial crimes. She is his ex-wife.
Although the two have been separated for more than thirty years, she has since been the subject of the media’s attention and the public’s curiosity.
This scenario is largely due to the nature of her husband’s life story, who moved from a convicted felony to a motivational and entrepreneurial speaker, and author.
This article reveals all you need to know about Denise Lombardo. I’ll be discussing her biography, career, net worth, relationship with Jordan Belfort, and what she’s up to now.
Denise Lombardo’s Biography
Denise Lombardo is an Italian, born to Ann Lombardo and Anthony Florito, on the 11th of November, 1963. She’s also an American citizen, as she was born in Ohio, USA. She grew up alongside three siblings: two sisters, Lisa and Deanna, and a brother, Paul.
Denise attended high school and Bayside and furthered at the University of Adelphi, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature in 1987.
She continued her studies at Towson University, obtaining a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration.
Denise Lombardo got married to Jordan Belfort in 1985 but they split six years later without children.
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What Does Denise Lombardo Do?
Denise Lombardo is a sales executive and real estate agent. She started her career in 1993 and worked with Modern Medical System Company in the sales department until 2000. Denise then joined The Home Depot Company and worked as a flooring specialist.
She also worked for Smith and Nephew company from 2006 to 2008.
In 2010, Denise Lombardo transitioned into real estate and has worked as an agent for Prudential Douglas Elliman company.
Denise Lombardo’s Net Worth
There’s no official report on Denise Lombardo’s net worth, although some sources claim $3 million.
Meet Denise Lombardo’s Family
Denise Lombardo’s parents are Ann Lombardo and Anthony Florito. She grew up with three siblings: Lisa, Deanna, and Paul. Unfortunately, she reportedly lost her sister, Deanna, in 2013.
Denise Lombardo got married to Jordan Belfort in 1985, but they divorced in 1991. The couple had no children together.
Three years after their divorce, she went on to marry Nick Amato and they have three children together: Brett, Nicky, and Matt. They keep their family out of the limelight.
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Denise Lombardo and Jordan Belfort
Denise Lombardo and Jordan Belfort met while Jordan, a meat and seafood seller, sold meat to the hair salon owner where Denise worked.
Jordan, who had attempted to study Dentistry at the University of Maryland School of Dentistry, became a meat seller when his plans failed.
The couple got married in 1985 and were together for only six years. Two years after their marriage, Jordan’s meat business failed, leading him bankrupt.
A family friend then got him a job with L.F. Rothschild as a trainee stockbroker. However, he was laid off not long after, due to the company’s financial difficulties.
He then founded the Stratton Oakmont, a brokerage firm, which would later face legal charges for defrauding people. Jordan became wealthy and started living a lavish and reckless life. He was involved in extramarital affairs and became addicted to drugs.
His extramarital affairs contributed to what led to the divorce from Denise Lombardo. Denise Lombardo had filed for divorce after she learned of his affairs with Nadine Caridi, a British-American model.
Jordan got married to Nadine Caridi in 1991, the same year he and Denise got divorced. They, too, got divorced in 1995 after two children together.
Jordan would later marry two more wives, and get divorced for the third time, while Denise Lombardo got married to Nick Amato three years and bore three children for him.
Jordan Belfort
The NASD (National Association of Securities Dealers), now the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, closed down Jordan Belfort’s company, Stratton Oakmont, in 1996 due to several indications of fraudulent practices.
In 1999, the NASD arrested him for fraud and money laundering. In 2003, he was sentenced to four years in prison after testifying against many associates of his crime. He was also an informant to the FBI.
Jordan spent 22 months in prison in exchange for a plea deal with the FBI. He was ordered to pay back $110 million he swindled from stock buyers.
After serving his term, Jordan Belfort became an author and motivational speaker. While in prison, he began writing about his experiences as a stockbroker.
In 2007, he released his first memoir, “The Wolf of Wall Street” and in 2009, he released another memoir, “Catching the Wolf of Wall Street.” In 2013, both books were adapted into a film and Leonardo DiCaprio played Jordan Belfort.
Jordan Belfort would go on to write more books, speak about his experiences as a stockbroker and give sales advice.
Denise Lombardo’s Age
Denise Lombardo is 61 years old. She was born on the 11th of November, 1963.
Denise Lombardo Now
Denise Lombardo lives a quiet life off the internet. She’s focused on her career as a real estate agent and on her family.
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