Wired on Wall street: The rise and Fall of Tipper x, one of the fbi's most prolific informants
Tom Hardin
A young hedge fund analyst. A double life as an FBI informant. A multimillion-dollar insider trading ring exposed. For the first time, the explosive true story is being told in writing.
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 multimillion-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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