📚 Benjamin Graham: The Father of Value Investing 👶 Early Life (1894–1914) • Born: May 9, 1894, in London, England. • Birth Name: Benjamin Grossbaum. • His family moved to New York City when he was an infant. • Father died when Benjamin was 9, leading to financial hardship. • Despite poverty, he excelled in academics and earned a scholarship to Columbia University. • Graduated second in his class at age 20. 📈 Wall Street Career Begins (1914–1929) • Joined Newburger, Henderson & Loeb on Wall St