Alex Wong / Getty Images News via Getty Images Quick Read Greg Abel became Berkshire Hathaway CEO on January 1 2026 after rising through the company since 1999. Abel inherits a $381.7B cash pile and a $314.6B stock portfolio. Abel owns nearly $170M in this stock and has final authority over capital allocation decisions. If you’re thinking about retiring or know someone who is, there are three quick questions causing many Americans to realize they can retire earlier than expected. take 5 minutes to ...