The advice that legendary investor Warren Buffett offered on investing and life over the years helped earn him legions of followers who eagerly read his annual letters and filled an arena in Omaha every year to listen to him at Berkshire Hathaway's annual meetings.

In May, Buffett announced plans to retire as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway at the end 2025. Many investors will sorely miss his insights on the economy and stock market, but his recent $184 billion warning will likely echo through the next year: It hints at a stock market decline in 2026.

WSJ subscribers asked the Journal’s reporters about the future of Berkshire Hathaway and shared how Buffett’s wisdom has shaped their financial lives.

Warren Buffett became a meme, built a cash mountain, and rocked the business world by announcing his retirement in 2025.