Presidential candidate Donald Trump has stated he’s completed the required financial filings to run for office.  Previously, during an extensive interview with the Chicago Tribune group, Trump announced his divestiture of Wall Street stock holdings, and elimination of other potential business conflicts as required.

(Via The Hill) Donald Trump cemented his 2016 presidential bid Wednesday by filing his personal financial disclosure paperwork with the government, according to his campaign.

Trump’s net worth has increased from the year-old $8.7 billion figure used by his campaign during his White House campaign launch last month to more than $10 billion, according to his campaign.

The celebrity real estate developer claimed $362 million in income during 2014, according to numbers provided by his campaign, not including dividends, interest, capital gains, rents and royalties.

“This report was not designed for a man of Mr. Trump’s massive wealth,” his campaign said in a statement accompanying the financial figures.

Trump’s financial disclosure account for nearly 500 business entities of which 91 percent he wholly owns, according to figures provided by his campaign.

During his 14 seasons as a reality TV star with NBC’s “The Apprentice,” Trump pocketed more than $213 million, averaging $15 million per season.

NBC was among a number of entities that cut business ties with Trump following controversial remarks he made on immigrants from Mexico.

In a statement, Trump mocked critics who said he would not file the necessary paperwork to make his 2016 White House bid official and mentioned his recent surge toward the top of many polls.

“I look forward to the challenge of winning the presidency and doing a fantastic job for our country,” he said. “I will make the United States rich and strong and respected again, but also a country with a ‘big heart’ toward the care of our people.”  (read more)