Private company

The Motley Fool

Logo: The Motley Fool, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons4

American financial and investing advice company

The Motley Fool is a private financial and investing advice company based in Alexandria, Virginia. It was founded in July 1993 by co-chairmen and brothers David Gardner and Tom Gardner, and Todd Etter and Erik Rydholm.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1993Founded1
  • Industryfinance1
  • HeadquartersAlexandria1
  • Websitewww.fool.com
  • Legal formLimited Liability Company3
  • LEI254900H2ZYXVY8MI9H653
  • StatusActive3
  • LEI statusIssued and current3
  • Registered addressC/O NATIONAL REGISTERED AGENTS, INC., 19801 Wilmington, United States3
  • Registered withDivision of Corporations, Department of State, 24199123

The Motley Fool is a private financial and investing advice company based in Alexandria, Virginia. It was founded in July 1993 by co-chairmen and brothers David Gardner and Tom Gardner, and Todd Etter and Erik Rydholm.2

Corporate structure

The Motley Fool sits at the top of its group. 4 entities, 3 countries on record. Switch between the flow chart and the network, and select any entity to see its details.

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The story

Founded by David Gardner and Tom Gardner in 1993.1

Leadership

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Subsidiaries and ownership

Subsidiaries

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Timeline

  1. 1993Founded Founded1

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