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Melissa Bento

VP at Wexford Capital LP

Lake Mohegan, NY , United States

About

Melissa Bento is an experienced investment professional who served as Vice President at Wexford Capital LP in Lake Mohegan, NY from 2014 to 2018. In her role at Wexford Capital, she was responsible for supporting investment management operations and contributing to the firm’s portfolio strategy, with a particular emphasis on alternative investments and asset management within hedge funds. While at Wexford Capital, she focused on investments across multiple sectors, leveraging her expertise in analyzing opportunities in asset classes such as real estate, private equity, and credit, in alignment with Wexford’s core investment areas.

Prior to her tenure at Wexford Capital, Melissa accumulated valuable experience in investment management, actively participating in deal sourcing, due diligence, and portfolio oversight functions. Her analytical skills and sector knowledge positioned her to manage complex investment strategies and contribute effectively to her team’s performance and growth.

Melissa’s professional background features substantial proficiency in finance and asset management, though her specific educational credentials are not continuously confirmed through public sources. She is recognized for her impactful contributions to portfolio development and risk assessment within the investment management industry, helping drive successful outcomes for both clients and stakeholders at Wexford Capital LP and beyond.

Career History

OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
Wexford CapitalVice PresidentMay 2014 to Oct 2018
Vice President at Wexford Capital
Wexford CapitalDirector of Hedge Fund AccountingFeb 2004 to May 2014
Paloma PartnersAssistant ManagerMar 2003 to Feb 2004
Ss&c GlobeopHedge Fund AccountantJun 2001 to Mar 2003
Merrill LynchMutual Fund Accountant InternMay 2000 to Aug 2000

Education

The College of New Jersey

Bachelor of Science, Accounting, Finance

1997 2001

The College of New Jersey

Bachelor of Science

1983 1987

Others at Wexford Capital LP (12)

NameRoleLocation
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Aaron Meyer
Partner - Senior AnalystNew York, NY , United States
Alexandre de Gunzburg
Alexandre de Gunzburg
AnalystPalm Beach, FL , United States
Arthur Amron
Arthur Amron
Partner and General CounselScarsdale, NY , United States
F
Frederick Simon
partnerGreenwich, CT , United States
Graham Gallagher
Graham Gallagher
Senior AnalystWest Palm Beach, FL , United States
H
Henry Scholder
Vice PresidentNew York, NY , United States
Ilesh Radia
Ilesh Radia
Vice President and Director of ApplicationsNew York, NY , United States
J
Jason Riegger-Krakow
analystBurlington, VT , United States
Paul Herber
Paul Herber
Investment AnalystBellevue, WA , United States
P
Paul Jacobi
Managing Director Private Equity Energy GroupGreenwich, CT , United States
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