Wired on Wall Street: The Rise and Fall of Tipper X, One of the FBI's Most Prolific Informants

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Tom Hardin

Wired on Wall Street

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The Rise and Fall of Tipper X, One of the FBI's Most Prolific Informants

Tom Hardin

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English

John Wiley & Sons Inc
19 February 2026

True crime; Corporate crime; Investment & securities; Business ethics

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

Part financial crime thriller, part personal transformation story, and part redemption memoir, 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.

In this gripping memoir, readers will explore:

Tom’s shocking first encounter with the FBI, when agents revealed chilling knowledge of his most private personal details Tom’s high stakes game of psychological chess—wearing a wire for years including terrifying close calls Tom’s redemptive 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 growth even after deliberate choices that carry lasting consequences.

By: Tom Hardin
Imprint: John Wiley & Sons Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 147mm, Spine: 31mm
Weight: 499g
ISBN: 9781394348879
ISBN 10: 1394348878
Pages: 304
Publication Date: 19 February 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

TOM HARDIN is a former financial analyst turned FBI cooperator whose work on Operation Perfect Hedge supported more than 20 Wall Street prosecutions. Now a leading voice on behavioral ethics and conduct risk, he has delivered hundreds of talks worldwide, helping organizations strengthen culture, decision-making, and ethical leadership across industries.