Thrilling tell-all of a prolific informant in the FBI’s largest insider trading investigation of a generation

Read this fascinating financial crime thriller, personal transformation story, and memoir of redemption exploring Tom Hardin’s firsthand experience of the rise, fall, and rebuilding of his life.

Thrilling tell-all of a prolific informant in the FBI’s largest insider trading investigation of a generation

Read this fascinating financial crime thriller, personal transformation story, and memoir of redemption exploring Tom Hardin’s firsthand experience of the rise, fall, and rebuilding of his life.

Wired on
Wall Street

Wired on Wall Street: The Rise and Fall of Tipper X, One of the FBI’s Most Prolific Informants tells the riveting true story of Tom Hardin, a young hedge fund analyst turned FBI informant. Known as “Tipper X,” Tom wore a covert wire over 40 times, helping the FBI build more than 20 of the 80+ cases in Operation Perfect Hedge, the largest insider trading investigation in a generation. 


As the youngest professional caught in the sting, Tom navigated the psychological toll of betrayal, secrecy, and public disgrace. What followed was a powerful journey through shame, fatherhood, and ultimately, personal transformation.


Tom’s gripping story shares his:

  • Shocking first encounter with the FBI, when agents revealed chilling knowledge of his most private personal details
  • High stakes game of psychological chess―wearing a wire for years including terrifying close calls
  • Redemptive personal journey from public disgrace to resilience, fatherhood, and rebuilding trust with his wife, whose love held strong when most marriages collapse


Wired on Wall Street: The Rise and Fall of Tipper X, One of the FBI’s Most Prolific Informants is a thrilling, entertaining read for anyone drawn to financial crime investigations, ethical dilemmas, and the possibility of personal redemption after crossing the line.

"Wired on Wall Street offers a powerful inside view of the treacherous nature of human behavior from someone who lived on both sides of ambition, rising fast in his career before crossing a line that changed his life. From early success to fear and, ultimately, redemption, it’s a compelling read for any young professional navigating the pressures and ethical challenges of high-performance environments.”

—Larry Zicklin, Former Chairman of Neuberger Berman, Adjunct Professor of Business Ethics at NYU Stern, and Trustee Emeritus at Baruch College

“A riveting account of the human cost of corruption. Tom Hardin’s tale of an impressive rise in the world of finance, flawed personal choices, and then an agonizing role as an FBI informant, exposes a system that often extracts honor for wealth. Disturbingly candid but ultimately inspiring—a great read and valuable life lesson.”

—Stanley McChrystal, CEO and Chairman of the McChrystal Group

"Wired on Wall Street is a behind-the-scenes look at the high stakes world of finance and its risky compromises and perils. Tom Hardin pulls back the curtain on a world of ambition, temptation, and consequences—and shows how reinvention can emerge from even the darkest chapters."

—Dorie Clark, Wall Street Journal & USA Today bestselling author of Reinventing You and The Long Game

“There is no one that has taught me more about redemption and personal growth than Tom Hardin. This book combines a jaw dropping, gripping story, with profound reflections on the psychology of unethical behavior. An essential read for anyone that wants to understand how white collar crime happens, and how organizations might meaningfully protect themselves and their employees.”

—Alison Taylor, clinical professor at NYU Stern and the author of Higher Ground

“A riveting account of the human cost of corruption. Tom Hardin’s tale of an impressive rise in the world of finance, flawed personal choices, and then an agonizing role as an FBI informant, exposes a system that often extracts honor for wealth. Disturbingly candid but ultimately inspiring—a great read and valuable life lesson.”

—Stanley McChrystal, CEO and Chairman of the McChrystal Group

"Wired on Wall Street is a behind-the-scenes look at the high stakes world of finance and its risky compromises and perils. Tom Hardin pulls back the curtain on a world of ambition, temptation, and consequences—and shows how reinvention can emerge from even the darkest chapters."

—Dorie Clark, Wall Street Journal & USA Today bestselling author of Reinventing You and The Long Game

“There is no one that has taught me more about redemption and personal growth than Tom Hardin. This book combines a jaw dropping, gripping story, with profound reflections on the psychology of unethical behavior. An essential read for anyone that wants to understand how white collar crime happens, and how organizations might meaningfully protect themselves and their employees.”

—Alison Taylor, clinical professor at NYU Stern and the author of Higher Ground

about the author

Tom Hardin

Tom Hardin, better known by his undercover moniker “Tipper X,” was a young New York City financial analyst who secretly wore a wire for the FBI in the largest insider trading sting of a generation. His cooperation helped bring down some of Wall Street’s biggest targets. Today, Tom is a global keynote speaker, corporate trainer, and board advisor on behavioral ethics, compliance, and culture risk. Having taken full responsibility for his past, he now draws on his personal story to explore why even well-intentioned professionals can make the wrong decisions, and how to prevent it.

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