Tipper X: My Life as an FBI Informant on a Crooked Wall Street
Tom Hardin
A young hedge fund analyst. A double life as an FBI informant. A multibillion-dollar insider trading ring exposed. For the first time, the explosive true story is being told in writing.
In 2008, as the financial world unraveled, Tom Hardin, aka “Tipper X”, made a fateful decision. Once a rising star on Wall Street, he crossed the line into insider trading. When the FBI closed in, he chose to cooperate, wearing a wire, exposing corruption, and risking everything.
Tom’s secret life brought down a multibillion-dollar insider trading ring and sent shockwaves across the globe. But it came at a steep personal cost.
For years, Tom has electrified audiences in boardrooms, classrooms, and conferences with his story. Now, for the first time, he’s revealing the full truth in a gripping, unfiltered memoir.
Whether you’re a student preparing to step into the professional world or a seasoned leader guiding your team through challenges, this book delivers timeless insights into ethics, leadership, and personal responsibility.
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