Yes, he made lots of money. But the closely watched investor amassed a following by being a conscience of capitalism, and his exit raises questions about what’s next for his company.

Warren Buffett has announced he will retire at the end of this year, closing the curtain on one of the most legendary runs in corporate history. His chosen successor? Greg Abel—a name few outside Omaha or the investing elite may recognize,

Buffett ended Saturday’s Q&A session by announcing his intention to retire at the end of the year, shocking the tens of thousands of investors in the audience who gave him an ex