Andrew Beal who is also known as Daniel Andrew “Andy” Beal is an American entrepreneur and banker, who is also a poker player, an investor and an amateur mathematician. Based and operating from Dallas, he accumulated his wealth from the real estate and the banking sector. Beal Bank and Beal Bank USA were founded by him. He is also the chairman of these banks. Other than his business acumen, he is also known for his interest in mathematics.
His work on the generalization of Last Theorem by Fermat is known as Beal Conjecture and has won him many accolades. It is believed that he has actually declared prize money of $1,000,000 for the person who proves or disproves it. Every year, in affiliation with the International Science and Engineering Fair, his banks sponsor a couple of science and technology fair in the country. In the mid 2000s, Andrew Beal went on to play some poker games with high stakes with a view to write a book about the game.
Andrew Beal Parents
Andrew Beal was born on 29th November 1952 in Lansing, Michigan. His father was a mechanical engineer and his mother was an employee with the state government. Other than him, the couple had two other kids – a boy and a girl. As a teenager, Andrew with the help of his uncle started repairing and selling used television sets to earn some money. He also started installing security systems in apartments while studying in high school. Later he started a business to help people find houses on rent or to move. He went to Lansing Sexton High School where he was a part of the debate team. He did his graduation in mathematics from Michigan State University.
Andrew Beal Spouse
Andrew Beal is a divorcee. He married twice. The name of his first wife is not known. He has two children with her. His second wife was Simona Beal with whom he has four children. However the couple divorced a few years ago.
Andrew Beal Children
Andrew Beal has six children – two from his first marriage and four from his second marriage. However, not much is known about his children or what they do.
Andrew Beal Net Worth
Andrew lives in Dallas in Texas and is believed to have an estimated net worth of $8.7 billion. His wealth is self accumulated from his works in the real estate and banking sector. He also donates for various philanthropic causes.