Luke Melton
Senior Associate-Private Equity Portfolio Management at New York Life Investment Management LLC
About
Luke Melton is a Senior Associate in Private Equity Portfolio Management at New York Life Investments, based in California. In this role since August 2022, he plays a key part in managing and monitoring private equity investments, supporting the development and execution of portfolio strategies, and contributing to the overall performance assessment of the firm's private equity holdings.
His expertise is focused on private equity as an asset class, engaging with a wide range of sectors, including but not limited to buyouts, growth equity, and secondary transactions within the alternative investments landscape. He is responsible for portfolio analysis and manager selection, and participates in investment due diligence across multiple industry verticals relevant to New York Life's private equity allocations.
Before joining New York Life Investments, Luke gained analytical experience as an Investment Analyst at AlphaFlow, where he worked on real estate and structured finance deals. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and Finance from Grand Valley State University, demonstrating a strong foundation in financial analysis and portfolio management.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York Life Investments | Senior Associate-Private Equity Portfolio Management | Aug 2022 to Present | As the real estate manager of NYL Investors, Real Estate Investors brings more than a century of expertise delivering dedicated solutions to our partners and clients through every market cycle and eco... |
| AlphaFlow | Investment Analyst | Mar 2022 to Jul 2022 | Analyzed real estate investments ranging from $500k-$10m for large institutions including pensions funds, family offices and hedge funds.
Reviewed, maintained and updated a portfolio of $50m worth of... |
Education
Grand Valley State University
Bachelor's degree, Accounting and Finance
2016 — 2020
Skills & Expertise
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