In the following video, Motley Fool financial analyst Matt Koppenheffer takes a look at recent filings that show Bank of America (BAC +1.25%) CEO Brian Moynihan's total compensation for the year. While $12 million may seem like a lot to most people, Matt tells us that, in the world of banking CEOs, it really isn't all that much and takes us through several salaries that dwarf Moynihan's by comparison.
9 People Still Getting Paid More Than Brian Moynihan
By Matt Koppenheffer – Feb 20, 2013 at 9:42PM
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Matt Koppenheffer is the former Head of the Coverage Team at The Motley Fool. He was a full-time Motley Fool employee from 2012-2025 and is a former advisor and analyst for multiple Motley Fool services. Matt's articles and analysis have been published around the world and his views have been cited in worldwide publications from the Financial Times and The New York Times to the Toronto Star and Germany's Focus Money. He has appeared to offer analysis on a variety of outlets including CNBC and NPR. Matt is the co-author of The Astonishing Collapse of MF Global as well as the creator and former co-host of The Motley Fool's Industry Focus podcast.