First define the word “power”.

In LCN, it appeared to be the one with the most $$$$$.
Although partially true, in a criminal organization, I put being able to get YOUR way done overrides the amount of money you have. Eventually, you meet someone that money cannot persuade.

There are plenty examples of bigger earners with less “power” than ones who make less.

Michael Franzese
Wasn’t Narducci Sr. a millionaire too?
Frank Costello had both until he didn’t