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
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Wexford Capital | Vice President | May 2014 to Oct 2018 | Vice President at Wexford Capital | 
| Wexford Capital | Director of Hedge Fund Accounting | Feb 2004 to May 2014 | — | 
| Paloma Partners | Assistant Manager | Mar 2003 to Feb 2004 | — | 
| Ss&c Globeop | Hedge Fund Accountant | Jun 2001 to Mar 2003 | — | 
| Merrill Lynch | Mutual Fund Accountant Intern | May 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)
| Name | Role | Location | 
|---|---|---|
| AAaron Meyer | Partner - Senior Analyst | New York, NY , United States | 
| Analyst | Palm Beach, FL , United States | |
| Partner and General Counsel | Scarsdale, NY , United States | |
| FFrederick Simon | partner | Greenwich, CT , United States | 
| Senior Analyst | West Palm Beach, FL , United States | |
| HHenry Scholder | Vice President | New York, NY , United States | 
| Vice President and Director of Applications | New York, NY , United States | |
| JJason Riegger-Krakow | analyst | Burlington, VT , United States | 
| Investment Analyst | Bellevue, WA , United States | |
| PPaul Jacobi | Managing Director Private Equity Energy Group | Greenwich, CT , United States |