Tom Nissley
This Jeopardy! champ has a PhD in English Literature. Nissley, an 8-time Jeopardy! champion, took home $235,405. He’s a former Amazon books editor. Now, he lives in Seattle where he runs the bookstore, Phinney Books that he purchased using some of his winnings. Surely, he didn’t need to consult with a financial advisor to know investing in something he loved was worth it!
Tom Nissley
Dave Madden
At 19 consecutive wins, Dave Madden made himself third on the record for most consecutive games won. He took home $403,400! His 19 day streak was the second longest at the time. This art historian is also an academic competition organizer. He founded and is the executive director of competitions like, the International History Bee and Bowl, the National Science Bee and the International Geography Bee, among others.
Dave Madden
