The richest cast member on Next Gen NYC is Hudson McLeroy — and his father’s fortune wasn’t built in fashion, finance, or reality TV, but in fried chicken. Zach McLeroy co-founded Zaxby’s with his best friend Tony Townley, each putting up just $8,000 to open the first restaurant in Statesboro, Georgia, in 1990. Forbes estimates Zach McLeroy’s net worth at around $1 billion, making Hudson by far the wealthiest kid in the group.Hudson McLeroy, Gia Giudice, and Ava Dash are among The Next Gen NYC cast. Photo: Michael Simon, Eugene Gologursky, Gilbert Carrasquillo (modified by author) Source: Getty ImagesTABLE OF CONTENTSKey takeawaysHow we ranked the castNext Gen NYC cast net worth at a glance10.
Ariana Biermann (~$500K)9. Brooks Marks (undisclosed)8. Shai Fruchter (undisclosed)7. Georgia McCann (undisclosed)6.
Emira D’Spain (undisclosed)5. Riley Burruss (undisclosed; mom worth ~$20M)4. Charlie Zakkour (undisclosed; family wealth ~$50M+)3. Ava Dash (~$1 million)2.
Gia Giudice (~$1–$1.5 million)1. Hudson McLeroy (~$3–$10 million; dad worth ~$1 billion)FAQsWho is the richest cast member on Next Gen NYC?Who is the richest kid on Next Gen NYC by their own earnings?How much does the Next Gen NYC cast get paid?Who is Charlie Zakkour’s dad, and how rich is he?What is Shai Fruchter’s parents’ net worth?Key takeawaysHudson McLeroy is the richest cast member, backed by a father with an estimated net worth of $1 billion (Forbes).Gia Giudice is the runner-up among cast members with a publicly estimated net worth of approximately $1–$1.5 million.Net worths across the cast range from ~$30K (Ariana Biermann) to an estimated $3–$10 million for Hudson himself.The richest parent on the show is not from fashion or entertainment — Zach McLeroy built his empire selling fried chicken wings.Charlie Zakkour has the most complicated financial story: his father is a former J.P. Morgan vice chairman, yet Charlie himself filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in 2023.How we ranked the castOur rankings are based on publicly available net worth estimates from Celebrity Net Worth, Forbes, Distractify, StyleCaster, and Bravo’s own reporting, combined with verified reporting on each cast member’s parents’ wealth. Where a cast member’s individual net worth is unknown, their ranking reflects the documented wealth of their immediate family.
We use the most up-to-date figures available at the time of publishing.Next Gen NYC cast net worth at a glanceNext Gen NYC premiered on 3 June 2025, on Bravo, following a tangled web of friends raised in the spotlight as they stumble into adulthood living in New York City. Here is every Season 1 main cast member, ranked.Cast memberIndividual net worthParent/family wealthProfessionHudson McLeroy~$3–$10 million~$1 billion (Zach McLeroy)Investor, car ventureGia Giudice~$1–$1.5 million~$500K (Teresa Giudice)Content creator, influencerAva Dash~$1 million~$1.5 million (Rachel Roy)ModelRiley BurrussUnknown~$20 million (Kandi Burruss)DJ, studentEmira D’SpainUnknownN/AContent creatorGeorgia McCannUnknownN/ABrand strategistShai FruchterUnknownUndisclosed (Gideon Fruchter)Fashion founderBrooks MarksUnknown~$1 million (Meredith Marks)Clothing brand founderCharlie ZakkourUndisclosed (bankrupt 2023)$50M+ estimated (Anwar Zakkour)Crypto trader, investorAriana Biermann~$500K~$300K (Kim Zolciak & Kroy Biermann)Content creator10. Ariana Biermann (~$500K)Ariana Biermann at Hulu’s “The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox” New York Premiere. Photo: Kristina Bumphrey Source: Getty ImagesFull name: Ariana BiermannDate of birth: 15 October 2001Age: 24 (as of September 2026)Nationality: AmericanProfession: Content creator, influencerParents: Kim Zolciak, Kroy BiermannNet worth: ~$500KAccording to Celebrity Net Worth estimates, Ariana Biermann’s net worth is reported at around $500 thousand.
Both her parents, The Real Housewives of Atlanta star Kim Zolciak and retired football player Kroy Biermann, share an estimated net worth of $300 thousand. Ariana works as a full-time content creator, primarily using Instagram and TikTok to partner with brands. During Season 1, she gave viewers a behind-the-scenes look at influencing while filming a partnership with L’Oreal.9. Brooks Marks (undisclosed)Brooks Marks at Vulture’s Reality Masterminds Celebration.
Photo: Kristina Bumphrey Source: Getty ImagesFull name: Brooks MarksAge: 25 (as of 2025)Nationality: AmericanProfession: Clothing brand founderParents: Meredith Marks, Seth MarksParent net worth: ~$1 million (Meredith Marks)Brooks’ exact net worth is unknown, but he owns an athleisure clothing company. His mom, Meredith Marks, is worth an estimated $1 million and stars on Real Housewives of Salt Lake City.Brooks unveiled his eponymous tracksuit clothing line during a RHOSLC Season 1 fashion show, and he’s still working on his next fashion lines during Next Gen NYC Season 2. Meredith has made several cameos on the show, and their careers are intertwined as he works for her on various businesses.8. Shai Fruchter (undisclosed)Shai Fruchter at DIRECTV Plot Twist – Featuring Bravo.
Photo: John Nacion Source: Getty ImagesFull name: Shai FruchterAge: Mid-20sNationality: AmericanProfession: Fashion brand founder (About Time)Parents: Gideon FruchterParent background: Owner of SIFL, a private investment companyShai Fruchter is the son of Gideon Fruchter, who owns SIFL, an investment company focused on real estate, high-tech, and telecom sectors. Gideon’s net worth is unknown, but he appears to be doing quite well.In Season 2, newly single Shai is diving into a bold new chapter: launching his clothing line. With everything to prove, he’s betting on himself and working hard to make his mark in a competitive space.7. Georgia McCann (undisclosed)Full name: Georgia McCannAge: Mid-20sNationality: AmericanProfession: Brand and events creative strategistNet worth: UnknownGeorgia McCann’s net worth is unknown.
Bravo describes her as New York’s ultimate Gen Z it-girl and a fourth-generation New Yorker.Unlike some cast members who moved to New York for the show, Georgia grew up in NYC and wants to protect the city she loves from the new wave of “developers and finance bros.” Since several other cast members describe themselves as investors and crypto traders, she’s likely to clash with co-stars.6. Emira D’Spain (undisclosed)Emira D’Spain at the “Wicked: For Good” New York Premiere. Photo: John Nacion Source: Getty ImagesFull name: Emira D’SpainAge: Mid-20sNationality: AmericanProfession: Content creator, beauty directorNet worth: UnknownEmira D’Spain is perhaps best known in her role as Paper Magazine’s beauty director. Born in Dubai and raised in Dallas, she quickly became an important figure in New York City’s scene as a content creator.Emira D’Spain is a content creator and one of the few cast members whose family background is not tied to a publicly known business empire, building her profile and wealth entirely through her own platform.5.
Riley Burruss (undisclosed; mom worth ~$20M)Riley Burruss attends the 2026 Vulture Reality Masterminds Celebration. Photo: Dia Dipasupil Source: Getty ImagesFull name: Riley BurrussAge: 23 (as of 2025)Nationality: AmericanProfession: DJ, aspiring entertainment attorneyParents: Kandi Burruss, Russell SpencerParent net worth: ~$20 million (Kandi Burruss)Riley’s individual net worth is currently unknown, but as a recent NYU grad, she likely isn’t pocketing much yet. Her mom, Kandi Burruss, is one of the most successful American songwriters in modern pop and R&B, with an estimated net worth of over $20 million.Riley has been exploring a DJ career and is preparing to get her Master’s degree. Having grown up on The Real Housewives of Atlanta, she enters the show with a massive platform and a powerhouse mother behind her.4.
Charlie Zakkour (undisclosed; family wealth ~$50M+
